Weak Jobs Report Issued for June
Washington, DC, July 8, 2011 -- The U.S. economy added only 18,000 jobs in June, according to the Labor Department, well below the 125,000 gain expected by economists.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Consumers Go on Buying Spree in June
Washington, DC, July 8, 2011 -- Spurred by aggressive promotions, consumers went on a buying spree in June, helping many retailers deliver the strongest revenue gains for that month since 1999.
Unemployed Homeowners Get Federal Help
Washington, DC, July 8, 2011 -- The government is making it easier for unemployed homeowners to stay in their homes.
Johnsonite Products Win Awards
Chagrin Falls, OH, July 8, 2011 -- Johnsonite said its flooring systems received honors and recognition from several industry organizations in the first half of the year.
Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 8, 2011 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose more than expected in May, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday.
Initial Jobless Claims Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 11, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by 14,000 to 418,000 in the week ended July 2, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington.
Private Sector Employment Surges in June
Roseland, NJ, July 7, 2011 -- Private-sector employment rose by 157,000 from May to June on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report.
Lumber Liquidators Sees Lower Q2 Income
Toano, VA, July 7, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators said it expects weaker sales and profits for the second quarter than it initially estimated.
Bentley Prince Street Launches Tile Configurator
Los Angeles, CA, July 7, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street has launched what it calls The online Tile Configurator.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, July 7, 2011 -- U.S. chain-store sales rose 3.5% over last year for the week before the July 4 holiday, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.