Planned Job Cuts Hits 20-Month Low
Chicago, IL, Sept. 6, 2012 -- Planned firings fell for the third straight month in August, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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NAR Says Home Sales Time Cycle Shortening
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2012 -- A new measure shows the typical amount of time it takes to sell a home is shrinking, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mannington Promotes Zehner to Senior VP
Salem, NJ, Sept. 6, 2012 -– Mannington Mills promoted Zack Zehner to senior vice president of distribution network and customer service.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 2.5% despite lower interest rates, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Mohawk Products Featured at Fashion Event
Marietta, GA, Sept. 5, 2012 -– Carpet from the Mohawk Group will be featured on the runway at this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Worker Productivity Rises in Spring
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2012 -- U.S. worker productivity this spring was higher than anticipated, according to the Labor Department.
Construction Spending Falls in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 4, 2012 -- U.S. construction spending fell in July by the largest amount in a year, hurt by a big decline in spending on home improvement, according to the Commerce Department.
Mullican Expanding Production at Virginia Plant
Johnson City, TN, Sept. 4, 2012 -- Hardwood manufacturer Mullican Flooring said it plans to hire 28 new employees at its Norton, Virginia production facility in order to meet anticipated product demand in the coming months.
Manufacturing Contracts Slightly in August
Tempe, AZ, Sept. 4, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s U.S. factory index edged lower to 49.6 in August from 49.8 in July.
UK's Headlam Acquires Flooring Accessories
London, England, Sept. 4, 2012 -- European flooring distributor Headlam has acquired the Welsh firm Flooring Accessories.