Planned Job Cuts Rise Over Last Year
Chicago, IL, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Planned job cuts jumped 212% in September compared to a year ago, the largest increase since January 2009, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Mortgage Applications Down Despite Low Rates
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Mortgage applications fell 4.3% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mohawk Presence Bolsters New HGTV Magazine
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- As part of its annual anniversary sale, Mohawk said it has partnered with HGTV magazine for its premiere issue, which hit newsstands Oct. 3.
New BPS Broadloom Incorporates Leftover Yarns
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street has rolled out a product called Piper Hill that utilizes leftover yarn from previous product runs within the company's Easy Street collection.
Factory Orders Decline in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Factory orders declined in August for the second time in three months, according to the Commerce Department.
Swipe Fee Changes To Save Consumers Money
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Merchants and their customers will save billions of dollars with new Federal Reserve regulations cutting debit card swipe fees roughly in half that took effect last weekend, the National Retail Federation said.
Cradle to Cradle Products Boost LEED Points
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 4, 2011 -- McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry said that Cradle to Cradle certified products are now eligible for an additional point in the LEED certification program.
Bernanke Says Fed Could Take More Action
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve is ready to take additional steps to spur economic growth, Chairman Ben Bernanke said in testimony to Congress’s Joint Economic Committee in Washington.
Mullican Begins 'After' Photo Contest
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Hardwood manufacturer Mullican Flooring is sponsoring a “We Love Our Mullican Floor photo contest.
Michigan Retailer Begins Carpet Recylcing
Traverse City, MI, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Cash n Carry Flooring said it has partnered with Carpet Landfill Elimination and Recycling, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to keep carpet and padding out of landfills.