Weyerhaeuser Swings to Profit in Fourth Quarter
Federal Way, WA, Feb. 4, 2011 -- Weyerhaeuser Co. reported fourth quarter net income of $171 million, or $0.32 a share, compared with a loss of $175 million, or a loss of $0.83 a share a year earlier.
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New Shaw Ad Campaign Has 'Rooms' Theme
Dalton, GA, Feb. 4, 2011 -- Shaw Floors is rolling out a new national consumer advertising campaign this spring.
Valinge To Unveil Two New Locking Systems
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 4, 2011 -- Valinge said it will introduce two new locking systems at its Valinge Expo in May.
Dow Chemical Reports Higher 4Q Profits
Midland, MI, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Dow Chemical reported a higher fourth-quarter profit as sales rose in nearly all segments.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Sharply
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims fell sharply last week after the previous week's increase, according to the Labor Department.
Small Business Credit Picture Improves Slightly
Washington, DC, Feb. 3 2011 -- Small business owners found it easier to obtain credit last year than in 2009 , according to a report by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Factory Orders Up Again in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- New orders for U.S. manufactured goods edged up in December and shipments of finished products were stronger, the Commerce Department said.
Consolidated Carpet Reaches Recycling Goal
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Flooring contractor Consolidated Carpet said it has surpassed its recycling goal for 2010, diverting 1,059,284 pounds of used materials from landfills.
January Retail Sales Beat Expectations
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Major U.S. retailers posted January sales that beat analyst expectations, Thomson Reuters reported.
Services Sector Continues Expansion in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management's services index rose to 59.4 in January, compared with 57.1 in December.