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Cambridge, MA, Dec. 11, 2013 -- Affordability problems for renters have skyrocketed over the past decade both in number and the share of renters facing them, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Chagrin Falls, OH, Dec. 11, 2013 -- Nationwide Children’s Hospital project in Columbus, Ohio was recently presented Tarkett’s ReStart Award for returning a total of 53,170 pounds of flooring for recycling.
Pearl River, NY, Dec. 11, 2013 –- Hunter Douglas has promoted Ron Kass to president and chief operating officer, effective in January.
Washington, DC, Dec. 11, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume increased last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Washington, DC, Dec. 10, 2013 -- The October Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey said there were 3.925 million jobs openings in October, up from 3.883 million in September.
Dalton, GA, Dec. 10, 2013 -- Shaw Industries was named the 2013 College and Career Academy Business Partner of the Year by Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle at the Lt. Governor’s Business and Education Summit.
Scherpenzeel, The Netherlands, Dec. 10, 2013 -- Interface said it will switch to using 100% sustainable gas at its manufacturing plant in Scherpenzeel beginning the first of the year.
Washington, DC, Dec. 10, 2013 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 1.4% in October, the Commerce Department said.
Dalton, GA, Dec. 10, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has put a new vacuum and solutions on its Seal of Approval list.
New York, NY, Dec. 10, 2013 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has maintained its "hold" rating on Lumber Liquidators after the firm updated its guidance for the fourth quarter and provided some initial guidance for 2014.