March Employment Report Weak
Washington, DC, April 6, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 126,000 in March, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5%.
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Forbo's Marmoleum Modular Collection Wins ADEX Platinum
Hazelton, PA, April 6, 2015—The Marmoleum Modular collection by Forbo Flooring Systems has received the ADEX Platinum Award for Design Excellence.
ASID Announces 2015 National Award Winners
Washington, DC, April 6, 2015—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the recipients of the 2015 ASID National Awards.
MaxWoods Opening Dallas Area Warehouse
Grand Prairie, TX, April 6, 2015—MaxWoods will soon service Texas and southwestern customers from a Dallas-based warehouse.
Construction Declined in March
Arlington, VA, April 6, 2015—Construction declined by 1,000 in March but is still up by 282,000 compared to the prior year, as the sector's unemployment rate fell to 9.5%, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
LL Sales down 17.8% in March 2015
New York, NY, April 2, 2015—Lumber Liquidators' March comparable store sales fell 17.8% with an 11.3% drop in volume.
Factory Orders Rise Following Six Consecutive Decreases
April 2, 2015, Washington, D.C.--New orders for manufactured goods in February increased $0.8 billion or 0.2 percent to $468.3 billion, following six consecutive monthly decreases, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.
Huxta Hired As Ecore Director of Sales for Healthcare
Lancaster, PA, April 2, 2015—Mark Huxta has joined Ecore as director of sales for healthcare.
Las Vegas Market Offering Designer "Boot Camp"
Las Vegas, NV, April 2, 2015—Las Vegas Market and Design Camp are partnering once again for a presentation led by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis and catered to the design community for Summer Las Vegas Market.
Construction Spending Down Slightly in February
Arlington, VA, April 2, 2015—Construction spending in February totaled $967 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.