Consumer Reports Names Top Low Cost Vacuums
Yonkers, NY, Feb. 10, 2012 -- When it comes to vacuums, shoppers don't have to spend top dollar to get top performance, according to Consumer Reports.
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Ardex a Finalist in Pittsburgh Ethics Awards
Pittsburgh, PA, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Engineered cements firm Ardex Americas was recently named a 2011 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards finalist in the medium sized business category.
Orian Rugs Subject of 'World's Greatest' Show
Anderson, SC, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Orian Rugs will be featured on the television series "World's Greatest."
Brintons Carpets May Cut Jobs in UK, China
London, England, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Brintons Carpets could cut 150 jobs in the UK and China as part of an ongoing cost-cutting program.
Metroflor Presents Awards to Distributors
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 10, 2012 -- Metroflor Corp. presented awards to distibutors and others at Surfaces 2012.
Housing Affordability Continues To Improve
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Housing affordability conditions improved in most metropolitan areas, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.
Claims for Unemployment Benefits Fall Again
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell again last week, another sign that the labor market is continuing to improve.
NSF International Has Tile Certification Program
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 9, 2012 -- NSF International said it now offers Green Squared Certification for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles and installation materials through its Sustainability division.
Surfaces Gets Attendance Bump This Year
Dallas, TX, Feb. 9, 2012 -- The Surfaces trade show saw a 10% increase in attendance from 2011, organizers said, which is the largest attendance number since 2008.
Wholesale Inventories Up Sharply in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 1.0% in December, the second strong gain in the past three months, according to the Commerce Department.