Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Feb. 25, 2010--Initial jobless claims jumped 22,000 to 496,000 in the week ended Feb. 20, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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Interface Swings To Profit in Fourth Quarter
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 23, 2010--Interface Inc. reported fourth quarter sales of $230.9 million, compared with sales of $247.2 million a year ago, a decline of 6.6%.
Dixie Cuts Loss, Sees Improving Residential Market
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 24, 2010--The Dixie Group reported a net loss of $3,480,000, or $0.28 per share, for the fourth quarter, compared with a net loss of $31,868,000, or $2.60 per share, a year ago.
Architecture Billings Index Hits Five-Month Low
Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2010--The Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of U.S. nonresidential construction spending, fell in January to its lowest level since August.
Invista Names Global Sustainability Manager
Kennesaw, GA, Feb. 24, 2010--Invista Performance Surfaces and Materials, maker of Stainmaster and Antron carpet fibers, has named Derek Young global sustainability manager.
New Home Sales Take Unexpected Dip
Washington, DC, Feb. 24, 2010--New home sales fell 11.2% in January to the lowest rate on record dating back to 1963, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
Style Limited Files Strand-Woven Timber Patents
Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 24, 2010--Style Limited said it has filed five new international patents, paving the way for the company to launch a range of new strand-woven timber products.
Retailers See Brighter Sales, DIY Trends Up
New York, NY, Feb. 24, 2010--Discount retailers like Target and Sears Holdings' Kmart stores posted improved sales performances on Tuesday.
NSF Names Sustainability Director
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 24, 2010--NSF International has appointed Malcolm Fox to director of sustainability programs.
Toll Brothers Cuts Loss, Sees Increased Contracts
Horsham, PA, Feb. 24, 2010--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers reported a first-quarter net loss of $40.8 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to a net loss of $88.9 million, or $0.55 per share, a year ago.