Producer Prices Rise on Higher Energy Costs
Washington, DC, Sept. 13, 2012 -- Rising energy prices caused U.S. wholesale prices to rise by the most in three years, according to the Labor Department.
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Dixie Considering Purchase of Dyeing Plant
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 12, 2012 -- The Dixie Group is contemplating the purchase of a continuous dyeing facility owned by Milliken & Co. in Calhoun, Georgia.
Small Business Owners More Confident in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2012 -- Small-business owners were more confident in an economic recovery, according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index report from the National Federation of Independent Business.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for refinancing and new loans both increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Wholesale Inventories Rise in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2012 -- Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose in July by the most in five months as sales fell, according to the Commerce Department.
Domotex 2013 To Feature 'Flooring Deluxe'
Hannover, Germany, Sept. 11, 2012 -- The organizers of Domotex, the trade show for carpets and floor coverings, say 1,400 companies from 60 countries will be exhibiting their latest collections in Hannover Jan. 12-15.
Fewer Jobs Posted in July
Washington, DC, Sept. 11, 2012 -- U.S. employers posted fewer jobs in July than in June, according to the Labor Department.
Karndean Designflooring Names Commercial VP
Export, PA, Sept. 11, 2012 -- Karndean Designflooring has named John Bonney vice president of commercial sales for the U.S.
Frank Miller Lumber Hires Vice President of Sales
Union City, IN, Sept. 11, 2012 -- Frank Miller Lumber, a manufacturer of quartersawn and plain sawn hardwoods used in flooring and other products, has named Mark Hoffman as vice president of sales.
Improving Housing Markets List Expands
Washington, DC, Sept. 10, 2012 -- The number of improving housing markets across the country rose to 99 in September, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index.