Merle B. Smith Adds Showroom, Warehouse
Elk Grove Village, IL, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Merle B. Smith added a new location in Elk Grove Village.
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Housing Construction Markets Gradually Improving
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Markets in 63 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the fourth quarter.
Completions of Apartment Projects Rising
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Completions of apartment projects are rising, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Planned Job Cuts Spike on Falling Oil Prices
Chicago, IL, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Job cut announcements in January surged to their highest level in nearly two years, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Initial Jobless Claims Remain Below 300,000
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week.
CRI Adds More Products to Seal of Approval List
Dalton, GA, Feb. 5, 2015 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program has certified more new cleaning products.
AEG Facilities Names APSS Preferred Supplier
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Sports and entertainment operator AEG Facilities has formed a partnership with Arenas Parks & Stadium Solutions Inc.
Services Sector Expands in January
Tempe, AZ, Feb. 4, 2015 -- Service sector activity picked up some in January, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Private Employers Add 213,000 Jobs in January
Roseland, NJ, Feb. 4, 2015 -- Employers added 213,000 jobs in January, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Mullican Products To Be Featured on Property Brothers
Johnson City, TN, Feb. 4, 2015 -- Mullican Flooring is providing hardwood flooring for several episodes of this season's Property Brothers television series on the HGTV channel.