Propex Names Maynie Director of Marketing
Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 25, 2011 -- Propex Operating Company said it has named John Maynie director of marketing.
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Jobless Claims Rise on Verizon Labor Dispute
Washington, DC, Aug. 25, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, partly due to a labor dispute at Verizon, according to the Labor Department.
Desso Develops App for Apple Mobile Devices
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Carpet manufacturer Desso has introduced a new application for Apple’s iPhone and iPad mobile devices.
Rug Retailer Moomjy Files for Bankruptcy
Paramus, NJ, Aug. 25, 2011 -- Rug and carpet retailer Einstein Moomjy has filed for bankruptcy re-organization and cut its operations as sales have plummeted, according to NorthJersey.com.
Corporate Floors Recognized for Growth
Grapevine, TX, Aug. 25, 2011 -- Corporate Floors was recognized as one of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country by Inc. Magazine, placing at number 85 in the construction industry, and number 67 in Dallas.
Topps Tiles Says Sales Plunge This Summer
London, England, Aug. 25, 2011 -- Topps Tiles reported a sharp fall in sales over the summer, blaming a weak consumer confidence for its performance.
UK's Floors-2-Go Closes 53 Stores, Others Sold
Birmingham, England, Aug. 25, 2011 -- Following the appointment of administrators, 53 Floors-2-Go stores have been closed.
Builder Toll Brothers Reports Higher Net Income
Horsham, PA, Aug. 24, 2011 -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers reported fiscal third-quarter net income rose 54% on 13% lower revenue.
Home Prices Rise in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 24, 2011 -- U.S. home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.9% in June, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency index.
Durable Goods Orders Surge in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 24, 2011 -- New durable goods orders surged in July on strong demand for transportation equipment, according to the Commerce Department.