Unemployment Rises More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 6, 2009--The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 10.2% in October, topping the 10% mark for the first time in 26 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
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Mohawk Names Wellborn President, COO
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 6, 2009--Mohawk Industries said that W. Christopher Wellborn has been named president and chief operating officer.
Tile Contractors Association Gives Awards
San Antonio, TX, Nov. 6, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association presented several awards at its Total Solutions Conference in September.
Home Buyer Tax Credit Expansion Goes to Obama
Washington, DC, Nov. 6, 2009--The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved an extension of jobless benefits and a tax credit for home buyers.
Home Sellers Continue To Reduce Listing Prices
Emeryville, CA, Nov. 6, 2009--More than four of every 10 homes listed for sale in 27 major U.S. housing markets reduced their listing prices in October.
Southwind Puts UTT Backing in Residential Carpet
Dalton, GA, Nov. 6, 2009--Southwind Carpet Mills said it's now using sustainable backing from Universal Textile Technologies in a residential carpet.
DCS Partnership Conference Has Two Networks
Sausalito, CA, Nov. 6, 2009--DCS Partnership Group has announced that its annual conference will integrate its Bridgeway Interactive builder channel network with its Creating Your Space retail channel network.
Fewer Jobs Lost in October, ADP Report Says
Roseland, NJ, Nov. 5, 2009--According to the ADP employment report, payrolls declined 203,000 in October compared to a decline of 227,000 in September.
CARE Re-Elects Hurd Chairman of Board
Dalton, GA, Nov. 5, 2009--The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) said that Frank Hurd has been re-elected as chairman of the board.
Construction Firm Skanska Sees Improving U.S.
Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. 5, 2009--Swedish construction company Skanska AB Thursday said economic conditions seem to be improving even though sales in some of its key markets will continue falling in 2010.