Planned Job Cuts Way Down from Year Ago
Chicago, IL, Oct. 4, 2012 -- U.S. employers said they plan to cut 33,816 jobs in September, up 4.9% from 32,229 in August, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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NWFA Releases Education Schedule
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 4, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has revamped its technical education curriculum and has announced its 2013 schedule.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits edged up last week, according to the Labor Department.
Factory Orders Decline in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2012 -- U.S. factory orders fell less than expected in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Bamboo Hardwoods Signs T&L Distributing
Seattle, WA, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has signed a distribution agreement with T&L Distributing to cover Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Credit Card Delinquencies Lowest Since 2001
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2012 -- Bank-issued credit card delinquencies dropped to the lowest level since 2001 during the second quarter, according to a report from the American Bankers Association.
September Retail Sales Below Estimates
New York, NY, Oct. 5, 2012 -- U.S. retailers’ September comparable store sales edged up 0.8%, below the 1.6% average estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters.
Karastan Holding Fall Sales Event
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Karastan said it is extending a consumer rebate offer to entice luxury buyers to purchase floor covering this fall.
Economists Say Housing Market Is Rebounding
New York, NY, Oct. 3, 2012 -- A new CNNMoney survey of economists shows they believe the housing market has finally turned the corner.
Private Job Growth Stronger Than Expected
Rosedale, NJ, Oct. 3, 2012 -- Private employers added 162,000 jobs in September, according to ADP Employment Services.