New Jobless Claims Lower Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 14, 2011 -- New applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, according to the Labor Department.
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Retail Sales Edge Higher in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2011 -- Retail sales unexpectedly ticked up in June as sales by auto dealers offset the biggest decline in gasoline sales in a year, the Commerce Department data showed.
Carpets of Dalton Inventory, Equipment Sold
Dalton, GA, July 14, 2011 -- Carpets of Dalton, one of the largest home furnishings retailers in the state, had its inventory, machinery and equipment auctioned off in the past week, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Home Seizures Decline in First Six Months
Irvine, CA, July 14, 2011 -- Home seizures by banks in the first half of the year fell 30% compared with the same 2010 period, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Tarkett Buys French Wood Firm Parquets Marty
Paris, France, July 14 2011 -- Tarkett said it has acquired French wood floor manufacturer Parquets Marty.
UK Sees Big Jump in Carpet Recycling
London, England, July 14, 2011 -- The amount of carpet waste diverted from landfill rose by 60% in 2010 compared to the previous year's figures, according to trade group Carpet Recycling UK.
Carpet Network Merges With FCI
Colchester, VT, July 14, 2011 -- Traveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Colchester said it has recently merged with Floor Coverings International, a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
Producer Prices Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2011 -- The cost of raw materials and factory goods declined in June, evidence that inflation pressures are weakening as gas prices fall.
Shaw Rolls Out HGTV Brand in Stores
Dalton, GA, July 14, 2011 -- Shaw Floors said that its new HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection is now available in retail stores.
ITC Seeking Info on Chinese Wood Imports
Seattle, WA, July 13, 2011 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission is sending out questionnaires to some wood flooring companies regarding the purchase of Chinese products, and the forms must be returned by Aug. 10.