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New York, NY, March 11, 2015—U.S. small business optimism edged up in February amid signs of tightening labor market conditions, bolstering the view that a recent slowdown in economic activity will be temporary, reports Reuters.
Washington, DC, March 10, 2015—There were 5.0 million job openings on the last business day of January, little changed from 4.9 million in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
Washington, DC, March 10, 2015—Wholesale inventories were up 0.3% to $548.7 at the end of January, says the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lancaster, PA, March 10, 2015—The Floor Store’s new San Francisco, California showroom has been named an Elite Retailer by Armstrong, the chain’s sixth location to earn the distinction.
Toano, VA, March 10, 2015—Lumber Liquidators has announced that it will host an investor call on Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
St. Louis, MO, March 10, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association’s Wood Flooring Expo has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing shows in the U.S. by Trade Show Executive magazine.
Spartanburg, SC, March 10, 2015—Milliken has once again been recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.
Lancaster, PA, March 10, 2015—Armstrong Commercial Flooring's Natural Creations Luxury Vinyl Tile with the I-Set Installation System recently received the Platinum Award for Design Excellence (ADEX).
Dalton, GA, March 10, 2015—J+J Flooring Group is partnering with APPA to present a Facilities Drive-In Workshop Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.
New York, NY, March 9, 2015—Although the economy has regained all 8.7 million jobs lost during the recession—which lasted December 2007 until March 2010—many traditionally middle class occupations are in the process of disappearing, reports USA Today.