Chicago Business Barometer Expands Again
Chicago, IL, March 30, 2012 -- The Chicago PMI continued to expand but at a slower pace in March but marked its fifth straight month above 60%.
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Bona US Names 2011 Retailer of the Year
Aurora, CO, March 30, 2012 -- Bona US has named Bering’s Hardware in Houston, Texas as its 2011 Retailer of the Year.
Mannington Commercial Site Focuses on Interactions
Calhoun, GA, March 30, 2012 -- Mannington Commercial said it has launched a "progressive blog/website" at ManningtonConnects.com.
New Jobless Applications Near Four Year Low
Washington, DC, March 29, 2012 -- New applications for unemployment benefits last week fell by 5,000 to 359,000 under the Labor Department's newly revised formula.
Fourth Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Holds at 3%
Washington, DC, March 29, 2012 -- Gross domestic product for the fourth quarter rose at a 3.0% annualized rate, unrevised from the earlier estimate, the Commerce Department said.
Mohawk Sales Event Runs Through May 2
Dalton, GA, March 29, 2012 -- Mohawk is holding its 2012 Colors of Spring sales event for Floorscapes and ColorCenter dealers through May 2.
NWFA Expo To Feature Industry Issues Forum
St. Louis, MO, March 29, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association Expo April 10-13 in Orlando will feature an Industry Issues Forum showcasing industry leaders from the flooring and hardwood industries.
Halstead Reports Record Half-Year Results
London, England, March 29, 2012 -- Commercial flooring manufacturer James Halstead said it achieved record half-year results due to growing overseas sales.
Home Purchase Applications Rose Last Week
Washington, DC, March 28, 2012 -- More potential home buyers applied for mortgages last week but overall mortgage activity was down from the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
German Court Ruling Paves Way for Pfleiderer
Raleigh, NC March 28, 2012 -- Pfleiderer AG yesterday announced that the Higher Regional Court in Frankfurt, Germany reached a decision that blocks the company's original financial restructuring plan.