J+J Names Hodges Asia Director of Sales
Dalton, GA, Aug. 2, 2013 -- J+J Flooring Group has named Troy Hodges as director of international sales for Asia.
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Construction Spending Falls in June
Washington DC, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Construction spending unexpectedly declined in June, the Commerce Department said.
Manufacturing Surges in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2013 -- The Institute for Supply Management said its July manufacturing index accelerated to a reading of 55.4% from 50.9% in June.
Initial Jobless Claims Down Last Week
Chicago, IL, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since early 2008, according to the Labor Department.
Planned Job Cuts Decline in July
Chicago, IL, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Employers planned fewer job cuts in July, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Nourison Names Steel Design Director
Saddle Brook, NJ, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Nourison has named Elliot Steel design director for the company's hospitality division.
Mullican Earns 'U.S. Renewing Forests' Label
Johnson City, TN, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Domestic hardwood floors manufactured by Mullican Flooring now have permission to carry the new "From U.S. Renewing Forests" label created by the National Wood Flooring Association.
Flooring America/Canada Names Schwalb VP
Manchester, NH, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Flooring America/Flooring Canada has named Jeff Schwalb as vice president of merchandising.
Economy Grows More Than Expected in Q2
Washington, DC, July 31, 2013 -- The economy grew 1.7% between April and June, according to the Commerce Department's initial estimate.
Soaring Sales Swing Dixie Group to Profit
Chattanooga, TN, July 31, 2013 -- The Dixie Group reported second quarter net income of $1,645,000, or $0.13 per share, compared to a loss of $433,000 a year ago.