Factory Orders Up Again in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- New orders for U.S. manufactured goods edged up in December and shipments of finished products were stronger, the Commerce Department said.
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Consolidated Carpet Reaches Recycling Goal
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Flooring contractor Consolidated Carpet said it has surpassed its recycling goal for 2010, diverting 1,059,284 pounds of used materials from landfills.
January Retail Sales Beat Expectations
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Major U.S. retailers posted January sales that beat analyst expectations, Thomson Reuters reported.
Services Sector Continues Expansion in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management's services index rose to 59.4 in January, compared with 57.1 in December.
Corporate Floors Names Vice President of Sales
Grapevine, TX , Feb. 3, 2011 -- Allen Dye has been named vice president of sales for Corporate Floors.
More Jobs Added in January Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Private employers in the U.S. added 187,000 jobs in January compared with a gain of 247,000 jobs in December, according to the monthly ADP Employment Report.
Pervan Family Takes Majority Stake in Välinge
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Välinge Invest AB, owned by the Pervan family, will become the majority owner of the Välinge Group.
OW Sees Minimal Impact of Egypt Unrest
Cairo, Egypt, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Oriental Weavers USA said the turmoil in Cairo, where Oriental Weavers is based, should not affect customers in the U.S.
Planned Job Cuts Continue Down Trend
Irvine, CA, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Planned job cuts announced by U.S. employers declined in January, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
Adhesives Maker XL Brands Consolidating in Dalton
Dalton, GA, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Adhesives maker XL Brands will consolidate its operations into a single plant in a Dalton area industrial park.