Warp & Weft Opens New York Showroom
New York, NY, March 7, 2013 -- Rug maker Warp & Weft has opened a new 3,000 square foot showroom in the Decoration & Design Building in New York City.
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Planned Job Cuts Rise in February
Chicago, IL, March 7, 2013 -- Planned layoffs by U.S. companies rose 37% in February from January, mostly driven by job cuts in the financial sector, according consulting firm Challenger Gray & Christmas.
ADP Jobs Report Better Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, March 6, 2013 -- Business added 198,000 jobs in February, according to payroll processor ADP in its monthly report.
Milliken Again on Most Ethical Companies List
Spartanburg, SC, March 6, 2013 -- Milliken & Company said it has been named to the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies list by the Ethisphere Institute for the seventh consecutive year.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges
Washington, DC, March 6, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rebounded last week after three straight weeks of declines, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Delinquencies Down for Commerical, Multifamily
Washington, DC, March 6, 2013 -- Delinquency rates continued to decline for commercial and multifamily mortgage loans in the fourth quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
HomerWood Names Goodfellow Distributor of Year
Titusville, PA, March 6 -- HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring recently named Goodfellow as its Distributor of the Year for 2012.
Non-Aircraft Factory Orders Rise in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2013 -- Orders for factory made products fell 2.0% in January, largely due to fewer orders for aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.
Axminster Brings in Administrators
London, England, March 6, 2013 -- Family-run Axminster Carpets has gone into administration and laid off 300 of its 400 workers.
IICRC Mold Standard No Longer ANSI
Vancouver, WA, March 6, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard regarding the remediation of mold-damaged structures and contents is no longer an ANSI standard.