Job Openings Increase in January to 2.7 Million
Washington, DC, March 10, 2010--U.S. job openings increased by 193,000 in January to a seasonally adjusted 2.7 million, the highest level in nearly a year, the Labor Department reported.
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Surfaces Organizers Get Jump on 2011 Show
Dallas, TX, March 10, 2010--Organizers of the Surfaces Expo said that 25% of the show floor for next year's event is already reserved by exhibitors.
Shaw Plant Earns Energy Star Designation
Dalton, GA, March 10, 2010--Shaw Industries' Plant 95 has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star designation.
Tarkett Licenses Method To Make Eucalyptus Floor
Cleveland, OH, March 10, 2010--Tarkett has signed a license agreement with the Australian company Style, owner of patented technology regarding the use of natural fibers.
Wholesale Inventories Fell Again in January
Washington, DC, March 10, 2010--Businesses reduced wholesale inventories again in January even though sales rose for a 10th consecutive month, according to the Commerce Department.
Roubini Says Risk of Double-Dip Recession Growing
New York, NY, March 10, 2010--The economist known as Dr. Doom is warning that weak domestic economic data along with Europe's debt crisis is increasing the risk of double-dip recession in the U.S.
Consumers Walking Away from Credit Card Debt
Arlington, VA, March 10, 2010--Consumers are increasingly walking way from credit card debt, according to a new report by CardHub.com.
AIA's Home Design Survey Still Shows Contraction
Washington, DC, March 9, 2010--The Home Design Survey Index of residential billings was up 12 points over last year to 32 in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Chain Store Sales Up 3.4% Over Last Year
New York, NY, March 9, 2010--Chain-store sales for the week ended March 6 rose 3.4% from the year-earlier period, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Interface Completes Redemption of Senior Notes
Atlanta, GA, March 9, 2010--Interface Inc. said it has completed the redemption of $25 million of its 9.5% senior subordinated notes due 2014.