Average Earnings Edge Higher in May
Washington, DC, June 4, 2010--Average hourly earnings of U.S. employees in the private non-farm sector increased by $0.07, or 0.3%, to $22.57 in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
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Factory Orders Increase in April
Washington, DC, June 4, 2010--U.S. factory orders increased a seasonally adjusted 1.2% in April, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Tarkett Honors Top Users of Reuse Program
Houston, TX, June 4, 2010--Tarkett named the recipients of its annual ReUse Award, given to clients whose dedication to utilizing Tarkett’s ReUse Environment Program result in significant reclamation and reuse of Tarkett flooring.
Mohawk Raising Solid Hardwood Prices
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2010--Mohawk said that the continued escalation of lumber and transportation prices has forced it to increase prices for solid wood flooring and accessories.
Private Hiring Increases Again in May
Roseland, NJ, June 3, 2010--U.S. private employment grew by 55,000 additional workers in May, the fourth straight monthly increase, according to the ADP employment report.
Expanko's Cork Rubber Gets FloorScore Okay
Coatesville, PA, June 3, 2010--Expanko's XCR4 Cork Rubber Flooring has been certified by FloorScore for emissions and compliance with the LEED credit for low-emissions materials, the company said.
Chain Store Sales Higher Than Year Ago
New York, Ny, June 3, 2010--Chain-store sales for the week ended May 29 rose 2.5% from the year-earlier period, according to a survey released by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Consumers Hold Back on Spending in May
New York, NY, June 3, 2010--Consumers held back on their spending in May, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse.
Beaulieu's Bouckaert Chairs North Georgia Run
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2010--Beaulieu owner Carl Bouckaert was named chairman for the North Georgia Start! Heart Walk.
Initial Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
Washington, DC, June 3, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to 453,000 in the latest week, the Labor Department reported.