Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Washington, DC, May 15, 2008--Initial jobless claims rose last week, and the total receiving unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in more than four years.
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Inflation, Not Credit, Concern Small Business
Washington, DC, May 15, 2008--"Recession fears are spreading and the economy is showing definite signs of slowing, even on Main Street," according NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg.
FieldTurf Tarkett Says It Set Production Record
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2008--FieldTurf Tarkett said it recently set a world record for the amount of synthetic turf produced in one week.
Penney's Profit Falls, Macy's Takes a Loss
New York, NY, May 15, 2008--Retailer J.C. Penney Co. reported a 50 percent drop in quarterly profit on Thursday as weak demand forced it to cut prices to clear unsold merchandise.
New York, U.S. Manufacturing Declines in May
New York, NY, May 15, 2008--New York manufacturing contracted in early May for the third time in four months, as a drop in orders caused businesses to pull back.
Marazzi Controlling Shareholder To De-list Firm
Milan, Italy, May 14, 2008--The controlling shareholder of the Italian ceramic tile producer Marazzi SpA said he plans to de-list the company, two years after its initial public offer.
Beaulieu Int'l Wins Patent Dispute With Pergo
Racine, WI, May 13, 2008--United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on May 1 confirmed the earlier jury verdict of December 14, 2007 ruling that Beaulieu International Group did not infringe any of Pergo's patents.
Fire Hits Bealieu Plant, Extent of Damage Unknown
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2008—Beaulieu of America confirmed that a fire occurred in its Memofil Plant in Dalton, Georgia on Tuesday. All personnel were safely evacuated and no one was injured during the incident.
Inalco Wins Grand Prize for Coverings Display
Orlando, FL, May 14, 2008--Coverings tile show recognized outstanding booth design and product display with its Best in Show Booth Awards. (Editor's Note: See today's interview on FloorDaily, which was conducted in the winning Inalco booth.)
Foreclosures Show No Signs of Easing
Irvine, CA, May 14, 2008--Foreclosures rose 65 percent in April compare to a year ago as more homeowners fell behind on mortgage payments last month, according to research firm RealtyTrac Inc.