Unemployment Applications Fall 20,000
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 20,000 to 331,000 in the period ended Feb. 1, the Labor Department reported.
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Builders See Continuing Demand for Apartments
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Strong demand for apartments will increase over the next several years, said panelists during a press conference at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
Interface Europe Achieves Energy Goal
London, England, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Interface Europe said that as of January it has been operating with 100% renewable energy (both electricity and gas).
Unilin Expanding in North Carolina
Thomasville, NC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Unilin is expanding at its plant in Thomasville, according to the Winston Salem Journal.
Mohawk Exclusive Provider for 'Operation Home'
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Last month, Mohawk announced the company’s largest commitment to date with Operation Finally Home.
Post Holiday Planned Layoffs Surge
Chicago, IL, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Announced job cuts surged in January as retailers cut their staffs after weak holiday sales, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Builder Confidence in Senior Market Surges
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for the fourth quarter was up sharply, according to the National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Market Index.
Floorfolio Expands in Texas, New Jersey
Edison, NJ, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Commercial resilient firm Floorfolio Industries said it has opened a Texas warehouse and expanded its New Jersey location.
Training Top 125 List Includes Flooring Firms
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Training Magazine has named three flooring companies to its top 125 list for 2014.
ADP Reports 175,000 Jobs Added in January
Roseland, NJ, Feb. 5, 2014 -- Private employers added 175,000 jobs in January, according to the monthly ADP Employment Report.