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Shaw Names Winners of Design is Contest

Cartersville, GA, Sept. 6, 2013 -– Shaw Contract Group has named the winners of its Design is… Award program for architects and design firms

Home Sector is Bright Spot in Retail Sales

New York, NY, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Most retailers reported tepid sales in August although consumers appeared to be more drawn to big-ticket items such as furniture and building supplies.

Mortgage Rates Near 52-Week High

Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Average rates on long-term fixed mortgages neared their highs for the year this week, according to the Freddie Mac Mortgage Market Survey.

Capel, Hable Construction To Create Rug Line

Troy, NC, Sept. 6, 2013 -- Capel Rugs has joined with Susan Hable Smith and Katharine Hable Sweeney of Hable Construction to create a line of exclusive area rugs.

ADP Jobs Report Shows Continued Expansion

Roseland, NJ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Private employers added 176,000 jobs in August, essentially in line with forecasts, according to payroll processing firm ADP.

Shortage of Lots Hurting Housing Recovery

Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- A shortage of buildable lots, especially in the most desirable locations, has emerged as one of the key factors holding back a more robust housing recovery.

Invista's Antron Fiber Gets SCS Validation

Kennesaw, GA, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Invista said that SCS Global Services has provided third-party validation of the Antron fiber brand Comparative Claims Standards Process.

Jobless Claims Continue Downward Trend

Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits continued to decline last week, according to the Labor Department.

Services Sector Expands at Rapid Pace

Tempe, AZ, Sept. 5, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded in August at the fastest pace on record, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Factory Orders Fall in July

Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2013 -- Orders for factory made goods dropped in July by the most in four months, according to the Commerce Department.