Omnova Solutions Reports Higher Income
Fairlawn, OH, Sept. 30, 2013 -- Chemicals company Omnova Solutions reported third quarter net income of $9.0 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to $6.4 million, or $0.14 per share, a year ago.
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Personal Spending, Incomes Rise in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 27, 2013 -- Personal spending rose in August, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Feds Search Lumber Liquidators' Offices
Toano, VA, Sep. 27, 2013 -- The corporate offices of Lumber Liquidators as well as one of its retail stores in Virginia were searched by federal official on Thursday.
Consumer Sentiment Down in September
Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 27, 2013 -- A measure of consumer sentiment fell to a final September reading of 77.5 from 82.1 in August, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index.
Due Process Names VP of Customer Service
Edison, NJ, Sept. 27, 2013 -- Emanuel Rivera has been promoted to vice president of customer service for rug company Due Process Stable Trading Company.
Pending Home Sales Decline in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2013 -- Pending home sales fell 1.6% in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Chinese Firm To Make Recycled Fiber in SC
Columbia, SC, Sept. 26, 2013 -- JN Fibers Inc., a Chinese manufacturer of recycled polyester staple fiber products, is establishing a new 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in an existing building in Chester County.
Housing Recovery Strong Point of Q2 GDP
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2013 -- The final calculation of second quarter gross domestic product was unchanged, with the economy growing at an annual rate of 2.5%, according to the Commerce Department.
Initial Jobless Applications Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 5,000 to 305,000 in the week ended Sept. 21, the Labor Department said.
IICRC Director Named to Standards Board
Vancouver, WA, Sept. 26, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said that its standards director was selected to serve as secretary for the Society for Standards Professionals Board of Directors.