Initial Jobless Claims Fall Again
Washington, DC, July 17, 2014 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits hit the lowest level in nine weeks, according to the Labor Department.
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NAFCD Releases Executive Trends Index
Chicago, IL, July 17, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors said it has released its Q2 Quarterly Executive Trends Index.
Contract Furnishings Mart Opens 11th Location
Beaverton, OR, July 17, 2014 -- Contract Furnishings Mart has opened its 11th Northwest location in Beaverton.
Builder Confidence Grows in July
Washington, DC, July 16, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose four points in July to a reading of 53 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Shaw Releases Sixth Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, July 16, 2014 – Shaw Industries said it has released its sixth annual sustainability report.
J+J Flooring Group Offers Customized Rugs
Dalton, GA, July 16, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group has rolled out a new commercial customized area rug program called Invision Rugs that complements the broadloom and modular products offered by J+J brand Invision.
Mortgage Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, July 16, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell 3.6% the week of July 11 from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Producer Prices in June Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 16, 2014 -- U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in June, according to the Labor Department.
Industrial Production Rises in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2014 -- U.S. industrial production edged higher in June, according to the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Beaulieu International Group To Build Plant in Georgia
Cartersville, GA, July 15, 2014 -- Beaulieu International Group said it will invest $200 million to build a campus-style manufacturing facility in Cartersville.