Small Business Borrowing Rises in October
New York, NY, Dec. 3, 2012 -- Small businesses borrowing rose in October, according to the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index, Reuters reported.
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Manufacturing Declines in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2012 -- U.S. manufacturing contracted in November to the lowest level since July 2009, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Couristan Signs License With Designer Gardner
Fort Lee, NJ, Dec. 3, 2012 -- Rug and carpet maker Couristan said it has signed a licensing agreement with Emma Gardner Design.
Unilin, Valinge Cooperate on Label Program
Dallas, TX, Nov. 29, 2012 – Unilin and Välinge have announced that they will cooperate on the holographic L2C label program, which was introduced at Domotex Shanghai 2012 and has already been implemented by several manufacturers.
Plastex Matting Acquires Tepromark
Fort Payne, AL, Nov. 30, 2012 -- Plastex Matting said it has acquired the matting business of Tepromark International of Skokie, Ill.
Forbo Begins UK Recycling Program
London, England, Nov. 30, 2012 -- Forbo Flooring Systems has launched ‘Back to the Floor’ – a new collection and recycling program in the UK for installation off-cuts of Forbo flooring products that will help participants save money.
Chicago PMI Shows Expansion in November
Chicago, IL, Nov. 30, 2012 -- Chicago PMI barely expanded in November, rising to 50.4 from 49.9 in October.
Personal Spending Falls in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 2012 -- Personal spending in October declined for the first time in five months, according to the Commerce Department.
Third Quarter Economic Growth Revised Higher
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2012 -- Economic growth for the third quarter, was revised higher to 2.7%, according to the Commerce Department.
Pending Home Sales Up Sharply from 2011
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2012 -- Pending home sales rose 5.2% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.