Johnsonite Products Win Awards
Chagrin Falls, OH, July 8, 2011 -- Johnsonite said its flooring systems received honors and recognition from several industry organizations in the first half of the year.
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Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 8, 2011 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose more than expected in May, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday.
Initial Jobless Claims Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 11, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 14,000 to 418,000 in the week ended July 2, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington.
Private Sector Employment Surges in June
Roseland, NJ, July 7, 2011 -- Private-sector employment rose by 157,000 from May to June on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report.
Lumber Liquidators Sees Lower Q2 Income
Toano, VA, July 7, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators said it expects weaker sales and profits for the second quarter than it initially estimated.
Bentley Prince Street Launches Tile Configurator
Los Angeles, CA, July 7, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street has launched what it calls The online Tile Configurator.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, July 7, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.5% over last year for the week before the July 4 holiday, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Empire Today Expands Into St. Louis
Northlake, IL, July 7, 2011 -- Empire Today said it has expanded into the St. Louis market.
Välinge Files 26 European Patent Applications
Viken, Sweden, July 7, 2011 -- Välinge said it has filed 26 European patent applications regarding all Välinge fold down systems.
Credit Delinquency Rate Up in First Quarter
Washington, DC, July 7, 2011 -- Consumers found it more difficult to make payments on credit cards and other debts in the first quarter due to higher food and gas prices, according to the American Bankers Association.