Gerflor Sets Up Facebook Page
Chicago, IL, June 11, 2009--Gerflor said it has established a Facebook fan page to improve communication with specifiers and employees.
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Downturn Slowing, Beige Book Report Says
Washington, DC, June 10, 2009--The Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book that the downturn may be slowing in many areas.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 11, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week, but ongoing claims ticked higher, according to the Labor Department.
Claremont Rug Adds Staff
Oakland, CA, June 10, 2009—Claremont Rug Company has added eight new members to its buying, restoration and services departments due to the increased demand for the best 19th century art-level antique rugs.
Rise in Retail Sales Largest in Four Month
Washington, DC, June 11, 2009--Retail sales rose by the largest amount in four months in May, according to the Commerce Department.
Oil Prices Break $71 to 2009 High
New York, NY, June 10, 2009--The price of oil rose above $71 a barrel Wednesday to reach a 2009 high, as investors poured money into crude markets to protect themselves against the inflation risks posed by a weakening U.S. dollar.
Refinancing Drops as Mortgage Rates Spike Higher
Washington, DC, June 10, 2009--Mortgage application volume last week fell a seasonally adjusted 16.2% compared with the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday, as mortgage rates rose sharply.
Shaw's EcoWorx Marks 10th Anniversary
Dalton, GA, June 9, 2009--Shaw Industries is celebrating the 10th anniversary of EcoWorx, the company’s first fully recyclable commercial carpet backing system.
Home Depot Revises Earnings Higher
Atlanta, GA, June 10, 2009--Home Depot Inc. said Wednesday that earnings this fiscal year would probably be higher than it had previously expected.
New York '08 Construction Spending Rose
New York, NY, June 10, 2009--Unlike many areas of the country, construction spending in the New York area rose 4% to $31.8 billion in 2008, a performance that experts don’t expect to see duplicated this year.