Economic Stress Falls in March
New York, NY, May 5, 2011 -- The nation's economic stress is at its lowest point this year, according to the Associated Press' monthly economic stress survey.
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Retail Sales in April Higher Than Expected
New York, NY, May 5, 2011 -- Retailers reported April sales growth that outpaced analysts' estimates, although there were a few signs that consumers are facing increasing pressure from gas prices.
Mannington Begins Online Sample Program
Salem, NJ, May 5, 2011 – Mannington is now allowing consumers to order flooring samples online directly from the firm.
House Prices in Double Dip, Report Says
Truckee, CA, May 5, 2011 -- Home prices have double dipped nationally, according to a report by Clear Capital, a real estate data firm.
Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, May 5, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims for unemployment benefits rose faster than expected in the week ended April 30.
Mannington Opens Voting for Design Contest
Calhoun, GA, May 5, 2011 -- Mannington has opened voting for its annual tx:style design challenge 2011.
Private Employers Add 179,000 Jobs in April
Roseland, NJ, May 4, 2011 -- U.S. private employers added 179,000 jobs last month, according to the ADP Employer Services report.
Alliance Says It Has More Than 50 Members
Houston, TX, May 4, 2011 -- More than 50 American companies have signed up to join the Alliance for Free Choice and Jobs in Flooring since the group was organized in January, according to alliance president Jonathan Train.
CARE Has Diverted Two Billion Pounds
Dalton, GA, May 4, 2011 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) announced that it has diverted two billion pounds of carpet from landfills from its inception in 2002 through 2010.
April Planned Job Cuts Down from Last Year
Chicago, IL, May 4, 2011 -- U.S. employers announced fewer job cuts in April than the same month last year, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.