Mats Wins Two ADEX Platinum Awards
Stoughton, MA, April 15, 2013 -- Mats Inc., producer of entrance, sports and commercial flooring, has won two 2013 Platinum Awards for Design Excellence for two flooring collections.
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New York Manufacturing Down but Still Positive
New York, NY, April 15, 2013 -- The April Empire Manufacturing Survey posted a drop of about six points to 3.1 for the month, down from the March reading of 9.24.
Nuheat's David Orr Named CFO of Year
Richmond, British Columbia, April 15, 2013 -- Nuheat’s David Orr has been named Chief Financial Officer of The Year by Business in Vancouver and the Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.
Retail Sales Down in March
Washington, DC, April 12, 2013 -- Retail sales declined in March for the second time in three months, according to the Commerce Department.
Producer Prices Decline Most in 10 Months
Washington, DC, April 12, 2013 -- U.S. producer prices fell the most in 10 months in March, due mostly to falling gasoline prices.
Business Inventories Edge Higher in February
Washington, DC, April 12, 2013 -- U.S. business inventories edged higher in February, the Commerce Department said.
Consumer Sentiment Falls Back in April
Ann Arbor, MI, April 12, 2013 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment gauge fell to a preliminary April reading of 72.3 from a final March reading of 78.6.
Oil Falls After Forecast for Softer Demand
New York, NY, April 12, 2013 -- The price of oil fell to almost $93 a barrel Friday.
Metroflor Launching Consumer Contest
Norwalk, CT, April 12, 2013 – Metroflor Corp. and the home remodeling website Remodelaholic are launching an “Engage with Metroflor Corp” consumer contest.
Karastan, American Rug Name Brand Director
Sugar Valley, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Sally Smith has been named director of brand development for the Karastan Rugs and American Rug Craftsmen brands.