Consumer Spending, Incomes, Rise in May
Washington, DC, June 27, 2013 -- Consumer spending rose 0.3% in May and personal incomes rose 0.5%, according to the Commerce Department.
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Mohawk Releases Fourth Sustainability Report
Calhoun, GA, June 27, 2013 -- Mohawk has released its fourth annual sustainability report.
Desso, Bonar Sign Carpet Backings Agreement
Waalwijk and Arnhem, The Netherlands, June 27, 2013 --Carpet maker Desso and performance technical textile producer Bonar signed a long-term cooperation agreement for joint product development program to produce backings for Desso.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, June 27, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 9,000 to 346,000 in the week ended June 22 from a revised 355,000 the prior period, the Labor Department said.
Omnova Solutions Reports Lower Income, Sales
Fairlawn, OH, June 27, 2013 -- Omnova Solutions reported second quarter net income of $2.9 million or $0.06 per share, compared to net income of $7.0 million, or $0.15 per share, for the second quarter of 2012.
Government Makes Sharp Reduction to Q1 GDP
Washington, DC, June 26, 2013 -- U.S. economic growth in the first quarter was more subdued than previously estimated, according to the Commerce Department.
NeoCon Attendance Up Slightly Over 2012
Chicago, IL, June 26, 2013 -- This year's NeoCon show drew 41,488 interior designers, architects, and trade professionals June 10-12, organizers said.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise with Rates
Washington, DC, June 26, 2013 -- Overall mortgage application volume last week slipped 3% from the prior week as interest rates rose, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Greenberg Charity Golf Event Set for Sept. 18
Manchester, NH, June 26, 2013 -- The 11th Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Lumber Liquidators Opens 300th Store
Toano, VA, June 26, 2013 -- Lumber Liquidators it has opened its 300th store, located in Las Vegas. The new store, which was opened in the company's new store format, is Lumber Liquidators' third store in Nevada and second in Las Vegas.