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Distributor Marketplace Features Education

Distributor Marketplace Features Education

Chicago, IL, Sept. 1, 2011 -- The 2011 Distributor Marketplace will feature the Distribution Management University, a new program designed for general, operations, and branch managers of floor covering distributor firms.

Future Homes Will Be Smaller, IFDA Says

New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Future houses will be smaller, more eco-savvy, with fewer rooms, less formality, and more space for both private pursuits and family get-togethers, according to the International Furnishings and Design Association.

Productivity Slides in Second Quarter

Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Worker productivity fell in the second quarter more quickly than previously thought and labor costs increase at a faster rate.

Planned Job Cuts Decline in August

Planned Job Cuts Decline in August

Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The number of planned job cuts at U.S. firms fell 23% in August after rising for three straight months, according to consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Mohawk Forms Partnership With Credit Provider

Mohawk Forms Partnership With Credit Provider

Dalton, GA, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mohawk said it has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry.