Manufacturing Output Falls in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 14, 2014 -- U.S. manufacturing output unexpectedly fell in January, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Mats Inc. Says It Has New Class of Flooring
Stoughton, MA, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Mats Inc. and Windmöller Flooring Products said they have developed an entirely new class of commercial flooring under the Wineo brand for the North American markets.
NeoCon Set for June 9-11
Chicago, IL, Feb. 13, 2014 -- NeoCon will mark its 46th anniversary as America’s largest contract design exposition June 9-11 at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 339,000 in the week ended Feb. 8, the Labor Department said.
Repossessions Fall Sharply Over Year Ago
Irvine, CA, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Fewer homes were repossessed in January, as the number of completed foreclosures fell to the lowest level in more than six years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Fuse Alliance Names Pompo Preferrred Provider
Aurora, CO, Feb. 13, 2014 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Donato Pompo and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants is the group's newest preferred service provider.
Retail Sales Decline in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 13, 2014 -- Retail sales fell 0.4% in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Orian Announces $13 Million Expansion
Columbia, SC, Feb. 12, 2014 -- Orian Rugs said it will spend $13 million to expand its South Carolina facility.
Surfaces Show Attendance Rises This Year
Dallas, TX, Feb. 12, 2014 -- Attendance at the International Surface Event rose 7% over last year, according to Hanley Wood Exhibitions.
Late Mortgage Payment Rate Continues to Fall
New York, NY, Feb. 12, 2014 -- The rate of late payment on home loans has hit the lowest level in more than five years, according to credit reporting agency Transunion.