ADP: Businesses Increase Hiring in August
Rosedale, NJ, Sept. 6, 2012 -- U.S. businesses stepped up hiring in August, according to payroll firm ADP.
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Jobless Claims Fall Last Week.
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in a month, according to the Labor Department.
WFCA Concludes Annual Media Tour
Anaheim, CA, Sept. 6, 2012 -– The World Floor Covering Association said it has completed its annual consumer media tour.
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.
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.