Commercial Real Estate Recovery Still Slow
Orlando, FL, Nov. 12, 2012 -- Despite the residential real estate market showing signs of progress and the economy steadily improving, the commercial market continues to recover at a sluggish pace.
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Ardex Canada Opens Technical Training Center
Aliquippa, PA, Nov. 12, 2012 -- Ardex Canada held the grand opening of the Ardex Canadian Training Academy, a new technical training center in Mississauga, Ontario.
Dixie Group Swings to Third Quarter Profit
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 9, 2012 -- The Dixie Group reported third quarter net income of $102,000, or $0.01 per share compared with net loss of $43,000, or $0.00 per share, for the year-earlier period.
Consumer Sentiment Hits Five-Year High
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment jumped in November, according to the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index.
Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2012 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose at the fastest pace this year in September, according to the Commerce Department.
Builder Confidence in Senior Market Improves
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market for single-family homes showed significant improvement in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago.
Deer Runs Amok in Carpet Store
Castle Shannon, PA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- A deer ran wild in a local carpet store, terrifying an employee.
Beaulieu Donating to Storm Relief Effort
Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America said it is supporting the Red Cross effort in the hardest hit areas of superstorm Sandy.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, according to the Labor Department.
Nan Ya Plastics Raises PET Resin Prices Again
Lake City, SC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America raised prices for PET resin in November by $0.03 per pound.