U.S. Firms Win Domotex Carpet Awards
Chicago, IL, Feb. 10, 2015 -- Hannover Fairs USA said its U.S. exhibitor clients, Wool & Silk and Art Resources, received Carpet Design Awards at Domotex 2015.
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Job Openings at Highest Level Since 2001
Washington, DC, Feb. 10, 2015 -- Job openings increased to more than 5 million in December, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Small Business Optimism Down Slightly in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 10, 2015 -- Optimism among small business owners fell in January, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Share of 'Zombie' Foreclosures Growing
Irvine, CA, Feb. 9, 2015 -- The share of so-called "zombie" foreclosures is growing, although the absolute number is falling, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
RD Weis Marks 25th Anniversary
Tarrytown, NY, Feb. 9, 2015 -- RD Weis threw a party this weekend to celebrate its 25th anniversary complete with balloons, historic photos, friends, suppliers and employees.
USFloors Names Commercial Sales Vice President
Dalton, GA, Feb. 9, 2015 -- Rick Morris has been named vice president of sales for USF Contract, the commercial division of USFloors.
Coverings To Feature Four Keynotes, Six Featured Sessions
Alexandria, VA, Feb. 9, 2015 -- The Coverings show set for April 14-17 in Orlando has announced its keynote speakers.
Cavinato Elected President of Global Flooring Alliance
Dordrecht, The Netherlands, Feb. 9, 2015 -- Carlo Cavinato has been named president of the Global Flooring Alliance.
Monthly Jobs Report Shows Strong Growth
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Employers added 257,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department reported.
Mortgage Rates Hit 20-Month Low
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Fixed mortgage interest rates this week hit their lowest level in more than 20 months, according to Freddie Mac.