Wholesale Prices Fall Unexpectedly in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2014 -- U.S. wholesale prices declined 0.2% in May after two straight large monthly gains, according to the Labor Department.
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Ecore International Wins Surface Systems Patent
Lancaster, PA, June 12, 2014 -- Ecore International said it has been issued a U.S. patent for laminated interlocking surfacing systems with a recycled rubber backing.
Beaulieu Planning Regional 'Reunions' Next Year
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2014 -- Beaulieu America said that next year it will take its product and promotions to regional events it calls “Dealer Family Reunions.”
Retail Sales Increase in May, April Revised Higher
Washington, DC, June 12, 2014 -- U.S. retail sales rose 0.3% in May and April's initial estimate was revised higher, according to the Commerce Department.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, June 12, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits edged up 4,000 to 317,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Emser Tile Again Holding Photo Contest
Los Angeles, CA, June 12, 2014 -- Emser Tile has launched its second annual Emser Inspired photo contest.
Special Events Highlight of Summer Rug Market
Atlanta, GA, June 12, 2014 -- AmericasMart said it will present a long and diverse slate of special events at The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market July 8-15.
Card-Monroe Tufting Machine Wins Award
Chattanooga, TN, June 11, 2014 --Card-Monroe Corp. has received Frost & Sullivan's Product Leadership award for its ColorPoint tufting machine.
Bentley Mills' NeoCon Showroom Wins Top Honor
Los Angeles, CA, June 11, 2014 -- Bentley Mills' showroom in The Merchandise Mart in Chicago won Best in Competition and also won the small showrooms category in the NeoCon Showroom and Booth Design Competition.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises Last Week
Washington, DC, June 11, 2014 -- Mortgage applications jumped 10.3% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.