Coverings To Feature Four Keynotes, Six Featured Sessions
Alexandria, VA, Feb. 9, 2015 -- The Coverings show set for April 14-17 in Orlando has announced its keynote speakers.
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Cavinato Elected President of Global Flooring Alliance
Dordrecht, The Netherlands, Feb. 9, 2015 -- Carlo Cavinato has been named president of the Global Flooring Alliance.
Monthly Jobs Report Shows Strong Growth
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Employers added 257,000 jobs in January, the Labor Department reported.
Mortgage Rates Hit 20-Month Low
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Fixed mortgage interest rates this week hit their lowest level in more than 20 months, according to Freddie Mac.
Merle B. Smith Adds Showroom, Warehouse
Elk Grove Village, IL, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Merle B. Smith added a new location in Elk Grove Village.
Housing Construction Markets Gradually Improving
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2015 -- Markets in 63 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the fourth quarter.
Completions of Apartment Projects Rising
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Completions of apartment projects are rising, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Planned Job Cuts Spike on Falling Oil Prices
Chicago, IL, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Job cut announcements in January surged to their highest level in nearly two years, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Initial Jobless Claims Remain Below 300,000
Washington, DC, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week.
CRI Adds More Products to Seal of Approval List
Dalton, GA, Feb. 5, 2015 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program has certified more new cleaning products.