Planned Job Cuts Edge Down in November
Chicago, IL, Nov. 30, 2011 -- The number of planned layoffs at U.S. companies fell slightly in November, according to consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Investment in Homes May Signal Housing Bottom
New York, NY, Nov. 30, 2011 -- Shares of Home Depot and Lowe’s may be showing that the worst of the declines in the housing market are over, according to Bloomberg News.
UTT Using Bottles from Grand Teton Park
Dalton, GA, Nov. 30, 2011 -- Universal Textile Technologies has announced a new initiative to include bottles collected from Grand Teton National Park into its manufacturing process.
Durkan Signs Designer Stacy Garcia
Marietta, GA, Nov. 30, 2011 -- One of the biggest names in hospitality design is bringing her in-depth knowledge of color forecasting and design trends to The Mohawk Group’s hospitality brand.
Christie Promoted to Vice President at Kaleen
Dalton, GA, Nov. 30, 2011 -- Grey Christie has been named regional vice president for the north region for Kaleen Rugs.
Mortgage Applications Fall Third Straight Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 2011 -- Home mortgage applications fell for a third week in a row last week, hit by a drop in demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Lumber Liquidators CEO Retiring
Toano, VA, Nov. 29, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators said CEO Jeffrey W. Griffiths will retire on Jan. 1 and will be succeeded by the company's current Chief Operating Officer, Robert M. Lynch.
Consumer Confidence Surges in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2011 -- A measure of consumer confidence jumped up to 56 in November, reaching the highest level since July, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
Shaw Unveils New Carpet Tile Installation System
Dalton, GA, Nov. 29, 2011 -- Shaw Industries has launched a new carpet tile pressure sensitive installation system installation called LokDots.
Mixed Information on September Home Prices
Washington, DC, Nov. 29, 2011 -- U.S. home prices either rose or fell in September, depending on whom you believe.