Economy Adds 288,000 Jobs in June
Washington, DC, July 3, 2014 -- Employers added 288,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Planned Job Cuts Tumble in June
Chicago, IL, July 3, 2014 -- Planned job cuts announced by U.S. companies in June fell to 31,434, the lowest level of the year and down 20% from a year ago, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
NAFCD Issues Employee Compensation Report
Chicago, IL, July 3, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has released the 2014 NAFCD Employee Compensation Report.
Cersaie Show Set for Sept. 22-26 in Bologna
Bologna, Italy, July 3, 2014 -- Cersaie—the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings—will take place at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy from Sept. 22-26.
Services Sector Growth Slows Slightly in June
Tempe, AZ, July 3, 2014 -- Growth in the services sector of the economy slowed slightly in June, according to the Institute for Supply Management services index.
Private Sector Adds 281,000 Jobs in June
Roseland, NJ, July 2, 2014 -- Private sector employment increased by 281,000 jobs from May to June, according to the June ADP National Employment Report.
Tile Shop Holdings Names New CFO
Minneapolis, MN, July 2, 2014 -- Tile Shop Holdings has named Kirk Geadelmann as its new chief financial officer.
Interior Specialists Acquires Las Vegas Flooring Firm
Carlsbad, CA, July 2, 2014 -- Interior Specialists, a provider of interior design and installation services for the homebuilding industry, said it has acquired DelGrosso Floor Covering in Las Vegas.
Kinetex Wins Grand Prize for Innovation
Dalton, GA, July 2, 2014 -- Kinetex textile composite flooring won the Grand Prize for Flooring Solutions in the 19th Annual Product Innovations Awards presented at NeoCon.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, July 2, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell slightly last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.