Fed Considering Options if Economy Stalls
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve is considering taking additional steps if the economy continues to deteriorate.
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Coverings Seeking Presenters for 2012 Show
Alexandria, VA, July 13, 2011 -- Coverings 2012 has issued a “call for presentations” in its hunt for conference speakers and professional development seminar leaders for the annual show next year.
NAFCD Selects Firm To Conduct Survey
Chicago, IL, July 13, 2011 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has selected market research firm Kadence International to conduct an upcoming member needs survey.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- Mortgage applications fell last week for the fourth week in a row, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Topps Tiles Sees Few Signs of Recovery
London, England, July 13, 2011 -- Topps Tiles said sales have continued to fall, with little sign of a recovery ahead.
Nora Holds Design Workshop in Germany
Lawrence, MA, July 13, 2011 -- Rubber flooring firm Nora systems recently held a three-day Design Workshop at the firm's headquarters in Weinheim, Germany.
Import Prices Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- Prices of goods imported into the U.S. dropped in June for the first time in a year as oil and food expenses retreated.
Most Small Businesses Don't Plan To Hire Soon
Washington, DC, July 12, 2011 -- Small business owners lack confidence in the economy and are reluctant to add to their payrolls, according to a report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Chain Store Sales Up Most Since April 2010
New York, NY, July 12, 2011 -- Chain-store sales for the week ended July 9 rose 5.5% from the year-earlier period, the biggest percentage increase since April 2010, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Small Business Optimism Ticks Lower in June
Washington, DC, July 12, 2011 -- The National Federation of Independent Business said its small-business optimism index edged 0.1 point lower to 90.8 in June.