Lumber Liquidators on Top in Forbes List
Toano, VA, Oct. 15, 2009--Lumber Liquidators has been named number one on the Forbes list of the 200 Best Small Companies, a list of companies that show both sales and earnings growth.
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Foreclosures Keep Rising in Third Quarter
Irvine, CA, Oct. 15, 2009--Foreclosure activity rose more than 5 percent from summer to fall as a federal effort to assist struggling borrowers was overwhelmed by a flood of defaults among people who lost their jobs.
Aquafil Hosting Environmental Consultant at Event
Cartersville, GA, Oct. 15, 2009--As part of its 10th anniversary celebration Oct. 22 at the Cartersville facility, Aquafil is featuring Gil Friend, author of “The Truth About Green Business” as the keynote speaker.
DriTac Moves Into New Manufacturing Facility
Clifton, NJ, Oct. 15, 2009--DriTac Flooring Products has moved to a new manufacturing facility for its line of adhesives, concrete sealers and repair systems for hardwood flooring installations.
Milliken & Co. Makes Another Acquisition
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 15, 2009--Milliken & Co. said that it has completed the acquisition of Rebus Inc. of Aston, Pa.
New York Manufacturing Activity Surges in October
New York, NY, Oct. 15, 2009--Manufacturing activity in the New York area improved at the fastest pace in five years, the New York Federal Reserve Bank reported Thursday.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell by 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 514,000 in the week ending Oct. 10, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Consumer Prices Edge Up as Home Costs Fall
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2009--Consumer prices drifted higher in September, led by higher prices for cars, energy and medical care.
MBA: Foreclosures, Unemployment To Peak in 2010
San Diego, CA, Oct. 14, 2009--Foreclosures will top out by the end of next year and unemployment will swell above 10 percent, Mortgage Bankers Association chief economist Jay Brinkmann said Tuesday.
Chain Store Sales Up Fifth Consecutive Week
New York, NY, Oct. 14, 2009--U.S. chain store sales rose for the fifth consecutive week during the seven days that ended Oct. 10, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs reported.