Leading Economic Indicators Rise in April
New York, NY, May 17, 2013 -- The index of U.S. leading indicators rose more than expected in April, according to The Conference Board.
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Consumer Sentiment Surges Higher in May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 17, 2013 -- U.S. consumer sentiment surged in early May to the highest level in nearly six years, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
Flooring America Tour To Collect Testimonials
Manchester, NH, May 17, 2013 -- Flooring America, a division of CCA Global Partners, is beginning its 10-city Where Friends Send Friends Mobile Marketing Tour.
Shaw Hospitality Wins HD Show Awards
Cartersville, GA, May 17, 2013 -- Shaw Hospitality Group won Best of Show for Flooring and Best of Competition for the Be Bold carpet collection at the 2013 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.
Modular Flooring Association Up to 17 Members
Munich, Germany, May 17, 2013 -- Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, which formed last October, said its membership is now up to 17 with five European countries represented.
Home Building Permits Hit Five Year High
Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- Although housing starts fell in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008, building permits rose to a five year high, according to the Commerce Department.
Parisian Wins Interface's 'Reconnect' Competition
Atlanta, GA, May 16, 2013 -- "Rebolo Eco-Park" designed by Jesús Pertuz of Paris has been selected as the winner of Interface, Inc.'s "Reconnect Your Space" competition.
Starnet Presents Environmental Awards
Darien, CT, May 16, 2013 --Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring recently recognized three Starnet Member Companies for excellence in Environmental Stewardship, a newly established award.
Initial Jobless Applications Jump Last Week
Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- The Labor Department said initial applications for unemployment benefits rose by 32,000 to 360,000 in the week that ended Saturday.
Nora Promotes Sage to Vice President of Sales
Salem, NH, May 16, 2013 -- Nora systems has promoted Mike Sage to vice president of sales, North America.