Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2012 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose at the fastest pace this year in September, according to the Commerce Department.
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Builder Confidence in Senior Market Improves
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market for single-family homes showed significant improvement in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago.
Deer Runs Amok in Carpet Store
Castle Shannon, PA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- A deer ran wild in a local carpet store, terrifying an employee.
Beaulieu Donating to Storm Relief Effort
Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America said it is supporting the Red Cross effort in the hardest hit areas of superstorm Sandy.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, according to the Labor Department.
Nan Ya Plastics Raises PET Resin Prices Again
Lake City, SC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America raised prices for PET resin in November by $0.03 per pound.
Emser Tile Featured on 'Bath Crashers'
Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Emser Tile said it will once again be featured on “Bath Crashers,” a DIY Network series.
Armstrong Names Design Contest Winners
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries has announced the four winners of the second annual 2012 i2r (ideas 2 reality) professional design competition.
Former Mohawk Plant Converted to Incubator
Waynesboro, VA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- A former Mohawk carpet backing plant is being converted into a business incubator.
Storm Depresses Mortgage Applications
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week as Superstorm Sandy disrupted normal business activity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.