Manufacturing Expands in August at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Manufacturing continued to expand but at a slower pace in August, according to the ISM Manufacturing index.
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SwissTex America Opens Headquarters in Dalton
Dalton, GA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- SwissTex America has opened its new North American headquarters in Dalton.
BPS Piloting New ISO Energy Standard
Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 1, 2010 -- A new ISO standard for energy management will be implemented in a pilot program at Bentley Prince Street by Ecos, a provider of utility energy efficiency programs, according to Sustainable Planet.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week but still remained above the key 400,000 level, according to the Labor Department.
Distributor Marketplace Features Education
Chicago, IL, Sept. 1, 2011 -- The 2011 Distributor Marketplace will feature the Distribution Management University, a new program designed for general, operations, and branch managers of floor covering distributor firms.
Floor & Decor Expands Into Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Floor & Decor is opening a new location in Santa Ana.
Future Homes Will Be Smaller, IFDA Says
New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Future houses will be smaller, more eco-savvy, with fewer rooms, less formality, and more space for both private pursuits and family get-togethers, according to the International Furnishings and Design Association.
Surya Named to Fastest Growing Firms List
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Rug maker Surya has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500/5000 list, which recognizes America's fastest-growing privately-held companies.
Private Sector Payrolls Up 91K in August
Roseland, NJ, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Private-sector payrolls increased by 91,000 in August, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Productivity Slides in Second Quarter
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Worker productivity fell in the second quarter more quickly than previously thought and labor costs increase at a faster rate.