DFS Flooring Acquires M&M Floor Covering
Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 13, 2015 – DFS Flooring said it has acquired the assets of M&M Floor Covering Inc., a privately-owned commercial flooring company located in Gardena, Calif.
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Oil Prices Continue To Fall
New York, NY, Jan. 13, 2015 -- Oil prices continued to slide Tuesday as West Texas Intermediate for February delivery fell as much as $1.86 to $44.21 a barrel in electronic trading in New York.
Mishkin Memorial Tournament Raises Over $300K
Tarzana, CA, Jan. 13, 2015 -- The first annual Jack Mishkin Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Tower Cancer Research Foundation raised more than $300,000, organizers said.
Job Openings Surge in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2015 -- The number of job openings rose in November to 4.97 million, according to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey from Labor Department.
Swiff-Train Names Jonathan Train CEO
Houston, TX, Jan. 12, 2015 -- Distributor Swiff-Train Company said it has made several management changes.
Nourison To Acquire Hagaman Carpet
Saddlebrook, NJ, Jan. 12, 2015 -- Nourison said it is acquiring high-end wool flooring manufacturer Hagaman Carpet, based in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Carlisle Enters Prefinished Hardwood Business
Stoddard, NH, Jan. 12, 2015 -– Carlisle Wide Plank Floors is getting into the prefinished flooring business.
Unemployment Falls in December on 252K New Jobs
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2015 -- The unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in December as the economy created 252,000 jobs to close out the year, according to the Labor Department.
NAR Economist Expects 7% Home Sales Increase
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2015 -- Existing-home sales are forecast to rise about 7% in 2015, according to National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Green Seal Begins Client Services Program
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2015 -- Green Seal, the environmental certification organization and the original “Green Seal of Approval,” said it has begun a client services program led by Mark Stanland, a long-time industry marketing professional.