ReSource Adds Mohawk to its Network
Aurora, CO, Jan. 4, 2012 -- The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network is adding The Mohawk Group as a ReSource Preferred Supplier.
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Private Sector Payrolls Surge in December
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Private-sector payrolls grew substantially in December, according to the employment report released Thursday by Automatic Data Processing.
Invista Introduces Trusoft to Stainmaster Carpet
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 5, 2012 --– Invista is introducing a new nylon 6,6 fiber that it says is its softest fiber yet.
Planned Job Cuts Decline in December
Chicago, IL, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Planned job cuts by U.S. employers declined in December to 41,785, the lowest monthly total since June, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Lexmark Enters Residential Carpet Market
Dalton, GA, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Hospitality carpet maker Lexmark Carpet Mills is entering the residential market with products that will be introduced at Surfaces.
Unemployment Applications Move Lower Again
Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2012 -- New applications for unemployment benefits fell for the fourth time in five weeks, according to the Labor Department.
Burke Flooring Raising Prices in February
San Jose, CA, Jan 5. 2012 -- Resilient flooring firm Burke Flooring said it will raise prices 2-5% across all products effective with shipments on Feb. 13.
Oriental Rug Importers, AmericasMart Sign Pact
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 5, 2012 -- The Oriental Rug Importers Association has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with AmericasMart Atlanta.
Certified Rug Specialist Program Gets New Owner
Dallas, TX, Jan, 5 2012 -- The Association of Rug Care Specialists and the Restoration Industry Association have agreed to transfer ownership of the Certified Rug Specialist certification program to ARCS.
Online Help Wanted Ads Rise in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Online advertised job vacancies increased 93,800 in December to 3,951,000, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine Data Series.