Initial Unemployment Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, June 30, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits edged down last week to 428,000, according to the Labor Department.
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WFCA Begins 'Shelter' Media Tours
Anaheim, CA, June 30, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association is again hosting its annual media tours of New York City and Des Moines— homes to key national “shelter” publications and magazines targeted to women.
Chicago PMI Surprisingly Strong in May
Chicago, IL, June 30, 2011 -- The Chicago PMI jumped to 61.1 from 56.6 in May.
China Ceramics Among Top 500 Brands in China
Jinjiang, China, June 30, 2011 -- China Ceramics Co. said that its subsidiary Jinjiang Hengda Ceramics Co. has been awarded one of China's 500 Most Valuable Brands as certified by the World Brand Laboratory.
Nourison Names New Marketing Director
Saddle Brook, NJ, June 30, 2011 -- Rug maker Nourison has named Thomas Itty as the company's new marketing director.
Antron Seeking Entries for Design Awards
Atlanta, GA, June 30, 2011 -- Invista is looking for entries for its Antron Carpet Fiber Design Award programs.
Small Business Loans Down from Last Year
New York, NY, June 30, 2011 -- Loans outstanding to small businesses totaled $609 billion at the end of March, an 8.6% drop from a year earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Pergo Infringment Case vs. Balterio Dismissed
Viken, Sweden, June 29, 2011 -- The district court of Düsseldorf, Germany dismissed last week the patent infringement case of Pergo vs. Balterio on Välinge´s 5G original technology, according to a Valinge press release.
Pending Home Sales Surge in May
Washington, DC, June 29, 2011 -- Pending home sales rose 8.2% in May, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.
Trend Toward Smaller Homes May Be Ending
Washington, DC, June 29, 2011 –- The collapse of the housing market resulted in greater interest in smaller homes and lot sizes, but that appears to be leveling off, according to the American Institute of Architects.