Initial Jobless Claims Fall in Latest Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Bonneli, Trinterio Marketing New Locking System
Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 26, 2013 -- Bonneli and Trinterio said they have formed a partnership to commercialize a flooring locking system called PressXpress.
Consumer Sentiment Highest in Five Months
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in five months in December, according to the final reading on the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index for the month.
Consumer Spending Rises in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, according to the Commerce Department.
FCICA To Host Moisture Management Webinar
West Bloomfield, MI, Dec. 23, 2013 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will be hosting a webinar about moisture management on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. EST.
German Laminate Makers Target of Investigation
Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 23, 2013 -- The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Turkey has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against German producers of laminate flooring.
Swiff-Train Dallas Market Set January 9
Houston, TX, Dec. 23, 2013 -- Distributor Swiff-Train Company said its Dallas Regional Market will be held Jan. 9 in Grapevine.
Leading Economic Indicators Surge in November
New York, NY, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.8% in November compared to October, according to the Conference Board.
Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 4.1%
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 4.1% in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Another Suit Filed Against Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, Dec. 20, 2013 -- More shareholders of Lumber Liquidators are lining up to sue the company over alleged false and misleading statements.