Consumer Spending Rises in February
Washington, DC, March 30, 2012 -- Consumer spending in February rose at the fastest pace in seven months, according to the Commerce Department.
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OW Hospitality Names Director of Global Sales
Dalton, GA, March 30, 2012 -- OW Hospitality has named Jonathan Young director of global sales.
CCA Global Names VP Commercial Flooring
St. Louis, MO, March 30, 2012 -- CCA Global Partners has named Todd Thomas vice president of commercial flooring.
New Association Opens for Business in April
Denver, CO, March 30, 2012 -- The Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association said it has agreed to a long term management contract with Meetings and Events LLC of Denver.
Chicago Business Barometer Expands Again
Chicago, IL, March 30, 2012 -- The Chicago PMI continued to expand but at a slower pace in March but marked its fifth straight month above 60%.
Bona US Names 2011 Retailer of the Year
Aurora, CO, March 30, 2012 -- Bona US has named Bering’s Hardware in Houston, Texas as its 2011 Retailer of the Year.
Mannington Commercial Site Focuses on Interactions
Calhoun, GA, March 30, 2012 -- Mannington Commercial said it has launched a "progressive blog/website" at ManningtonConnects.com.
New Jobless Applications Near Four Year Low
Washington, DC, March 29, 2012 -- New applications for unemployment benefits last week fell by 5,000 to 359,000 under the Labor Department's newly revised formula.
Fourth Quarter GDP Growth Estimate Holds at 3%
Washington, DC, March 29, 2012 -- Gross domestic product for the fourth quarter rose at a 3.0% annualized rate, unrevised from the earlier estimate, the Commerce Department said.
Mohawk Sales Event Runs Through May 2
Dalton, GA, March 29, 2012 -- Mohawk is holding its 2012 Colors of Spring sales event for Floorscapes and ColorCenter dealers through May 2.