Floor & Decor Expands Into Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Floor & Decor is opening a new location in Santa Ana.
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Future Homes Will Be Smaller, IFDA Says
New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Future houses will be smaller, more eco-savvy, with fewer rooms, less formality, and more space for both private pursuits and family get-togethers, according to the International Furnishings and Design Association.
Surya Named to Fastest Growing Firms List
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Rug maker Surya has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500/5000 list, which recognizes America's fastest-growing privately-held companies.
Private Sector Payrolls Up 91K in August
Roseland, NJ, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Private-sector payrolls increased by 91,000 in August, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Productivity Slides in Second Quarter
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Worker productivity fell in the second quarter more quickly than previously thought and labor costs increase at a faster rate.
Planned Job Cuts Decline in August
Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The number of planned job cuts at U.S. firms fell 23% in August after rising for three straight months, according to consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Mohawk Forms Partnership With Credit Provider
Dalton, GA, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mohawk said it has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry.
Omnova Solutions Lowers Earnings Estimates
Fairlawn, OH, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions said it is revising its 2011 full year adjusted earnings estimate.
Factory Orders Rose in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- July factory orders rose 2.4%, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.
Fed Considering Variety of Stimulus Measures
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- There was no clear agreement among Federal Reserve officials at their Aug. 9 meeting about what kind of further stimulus the Fed might pursue at its next meeting if the economy continues to backslide.