Retail Sales Surged in March to Record Gain
New York, NY, April 8, 2010--Retail sales at stores open at least a year surged last month to post the biggest single monthly gain on record, according to sales tracker Thomson Reuters.
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Zeftron Launching Sustainable Practices Awards
Dalton, GA, April 8, 2010--Zeftron nylon is launching the 2010 Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Awards on Earth Day, April 22.
Flexco Earns FloorScore Certification for Products
Tuscumbia, AL, April 8, 2010--Flexco said it has earned FloorScore indoor air quality certification from Scientific Certification Systems.
Bernanke More Upbeat About Economic Prospects
Washington, DC, April 8, 2010--Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was more upbeat Wednesday in his assessment of the economy than he has been in nearly three years.
Americans Still Hesitant To Increase Borrowing
Washington, DC, April 8, 2010--U.S. consumer credit fell more than anticipated in February, as Americans appear to be reluctant to increase debt without further improvement in the labor market.
Initial Jobless Claims Up Last Week
Washington, DC, April 8, 2010--Initial jobless claims rose 18,000 to a seasonally adjusted 460,000 in the week ended April 3, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
NTCA Names Squinzi Tarver Award Winner
Jackson, MS, April 7, 2010--The National Tile Contractors Association named Mapei Group CEO Giorgio Squinzi as the 2010 recipient of its Joe A. Tarver Award.
Mortgage Applications Fall on Higher Rates
Washington, DC, April 7, 2010--Mortgage application volume in the U.S. declined last week as rising interest rates depressed refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Business Roundtable Sees More Hiring Optimism
New York, NY, April 7, 2010--More CEOs expect to be adding jobs than cutting jobs, the first time sentiment has been this positive in two years.
NWFA Installs New Board of Directors
St. Louis, MO, April 7, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2010 board of directors during its convention in Washington, D.C.