Surfaces Again Features Education Lineup
Dallas, TX, Dec. 29, 2008--The 2009 Surfaces Education Program will again have an accomplished lineup of industry educators sharing their expert knowledge.
Today's Flooring News
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Obama Team Sees Deteriorating Economy
Washington, DC, Dec. 29, 2008--Top advisers to President-elect Barack Obama said Sunday that the short term economic situation is likely to deteriorate more than previously forecast, with double-digit unemployment likely.
Analysts Expect Another Weak Manufacturing Report
Washington, DC, Dec. 29, 2008-- With low demand and the ongoing recession, analysts are looking for December data on manufacturing to remain near its lowest level in 26 years.
Invista Downsizes at Georgia Yarn Plant
Athens, GA, Dec. 26, 2008--The Invista yarn-processing plant in Athens has laid off 50 workers and has shut down operations until early next month, according to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer.
Mortgage Rates Hit Another New Low
Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2008--The 30 year fixed-rate home mortgage fell to another record, at least since Freddie Mac began doing its weekly survey in the early 1970s.
Economy, Storms, Slow Retail Sales
New York, NY, Dec. 26, 2008--A weak economy and strong winter storms in some areas brought total retail sales down between 5.5 percent and 8 percent from a year ago, according to preliminary data from SpendingPulse.
CAP Carpet Investing in Four St. Louis Stores
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 23, 2008--Floor retailer The Floor Trader said it plans to open four locations in the St. Louis area next year.
Initial Jobless Claims Highest in 26 Years
Washington, DC, Dec. 24, 2008--The U.S. labor market continued to deteriorate, with the unemployment lines stretching to the longest in 26 years, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
November Existing Home Sales Fall Again
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2008--Existing-home sales weakened against a backdrop of an eroding economy, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Orders for Durable Goods Fall Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, Dec. 24, 2008--Orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 1% in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, as orders for transportation goods fell 7.4%.