Today's Flooring News

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Services Sector Expands in December

Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2013 -- Growth in the services sector increased in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management services sector index.

Factory Orders Flat in November

Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2013 -- Factory orders were unchanged in November, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs in December

Roseland, NJ, Jan. 3, 2013 -- The economy added 215,000 private sector jobs in December, according to the monthly report from payroll firm ADP.

Planned Job Cuts Plummet in December

Chicago, IL, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Announced layoffs fell in December and 2012 overall had the lowest annual total for announced layoffs since 1997, outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.

Karndean Opens Texas Warehouse, Showroom

Export, PA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Karndean Designflooring has opened a 54,000 square foot warehouse and showroom facility in Irving, Texas near Dallas.

Invista Names Michelle Rice Retail VP

Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Invista Surfaces has named Michelle Rice vice president of the retail channel.

IICRC To Be Featured on 'Designing Spaces'

Vancouver, WA, Jan. 3, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it will be featured on the show “Designing Spaces” airing on Lifetime.

Initial Jobless Claims Rise at Year's End

Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose to a five-week high, according to the Labor Department.

Dixie Buys Rights to Gulistan Stainmaster Products

Chattanooga, TN, Jan. 2, 2013 -- The Dixie Group is taking over some Stainmaster products formerly produced by Gulistan and will market them through its Dixie Home division.

Construction Spending Edges Down in November

Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2013 -- Construction spending in the U.S. declined in November, according to the Commerce Department.