Consumer Reports Tests Vacuums Vs. Pet Hair
Yonkers, NY, Oct. 6, 2010--Consumer Reports' new, more-challenging pet-hair vacuum tests revealed some of the best uprights and canisters that suck up fur at a reasonable price.
Today's Flooring News
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High Temp Hiring Not The Usual Jobs Indicator
Washington, DC, Oct. 6, 2010--Jobs in the temporary services industry are up 22.1% from a year ago, according to the Labor Department.
Deal Could Result in Boost for New Zealand Wool
Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 6, 2010--A new deal with a European flooring distributor has the potential to absorb more than two million kilograms of New Zealand crossbred wool a year, according to the Otago Daily Times.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Surge Higher
Washington, DC, Oct. 6, 2010--Mortgage application volume fell 0.2% from one week earlier on lower demand for refinancing, while demand for purchase mortgages rose to the highest level since May.
Planned Job Cuts Remain Low
Chicago, IL, Oct. 6, 2010--Planned layoffs at U.S. firms rose slightly in September, though it was the second lowest level of the year, according to outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Dispute Between Valinge, Pergo Continues
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 6, 2010--Valinge said that a U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of Pergo regarding patent infringement based on insufficient evidence, but also ruled against Pergo regarding the validity of Välinge patents.
Johnsonite Wall Base Gets FloorScore Certification
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 6, 2010--Johnsonite, the North American commercial arm of the Tarkett Group, said that its rePLACE demountable wall base has earned FloorScore certification.
Nation's Economic Stress Declines in August
New York, NY, Oct. 6, 2010--Lower foreclosure rates helped decrease economic stress nationwide in August, according to an analysis by the Associated Press.
Stanton Buys Schumacher Carpet Business
Long Island, NY, Oct. 5, 2010--Stanton Carpet, a manufacturer and importer of decorative branded carpet and custom rugs, said it has acquired the carpet wholesale dealer distribution business of F. Schumacher & Co.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Oct. 5, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales rose 2.4% last week compared with one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.