Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, June 12, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits edged up 4,000 to 317,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Emser Tile Again Holding Photo Contest
Los Angeles, CA, June 12, 2014 -- Emser Tile has launched its second annual Emser Inspired photo contest.
Special Events Highlight of Summer Rug Market
Atlanta, GA, June 12, 2014 -- AmericasMart said it will present a long and diverse slate of special events at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market July 8-15.
Card-Monroe Tufting Machine Wins Award
Chattanooga, TN, June 11, 2014 --Card-Monroe Corp. has received Frost & Sullivan's Product Leadership award for its ColorPoint tufting machine.
Bentley Mills' NeoCon Showroom Wins Top Honor
Los Angeles, CA, June 11, 2014 -- Bentley Mills' showroom in The Merchandise Mart in Chicago won Best in Competition and also won the small showrooms category in the NeoCon Showroom and Booth Design Competition.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, June 11, 2014 -- Mortgage applications jumped 10.3% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Armstrong Names New Elite Retailer
Lancaster, PA, June 11, 2014 -- Armstrong World Industries said that Home Plus Floors in Longview, Texas was named an Armstrong Elite Retailer.
Mohawk Moves Up in Newsweek's Green List
Calhoun, GA, June 11, 2014 -- Mohawk Industries placed 241st in Newsweek magazine’s fifth ranking of 500 of the largest U.S. companies.
Environmental Coalition Releases Lacey Act Video
Washington, DC, June 11, 2014 -- A coalition of labor and environmental groups has released a video that illustrates how the Lacey Act addresses the need to crack down on the global illegal timber trade.
Daltile Names Scholarship Competition Winners
Dallas, TX, June 11, 2014 -- Daltile, in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation, said that Jessica Sapinoso is the winner of the third annual Daltile Interior Design Scholarship.