Unemployment Falls Despite Weak Jobs Report
Washington, DC, Feb. 7, 2014 -- The economy gained 113,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate fell to 6.6%, according to the Labor Department.
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New Carpet Inspection Standard Published
Vancouver, WA, Feb. 7, 2014 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said that a new ANSI/IICRC S800 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Inspection of Textile Floorcoverings has been published.
Technology Helps Millennials Plan Remodeling
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 7, 2014 -- Better Homes and Gardens has released findings from its sixth-annual survey on the attitude and spending trends of home buyers.
Mohawk Signs With HomeAdvisor Service
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 7, 2014 -- Mohawk Flooring has signed an agreement with HomeAdvisor, a leading website and mobile app provider offering resources for home repair, maintenance and improvement projects.
Unemployment Applications Fall 20,000
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 20,000 to 331,000 in the period ended Feb. 1, the Labor Department reported.
Builders See Continuing Demand for Apartments
Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Strong demand for apartments will increase over the next several years, said panelists during a press conference at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
Interface Europe Achieves Energy Goal
London, England, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Interface Europe said that as of January it has been operating with 100% renewable energy (both electricity and gas).
Unilin Expanding in North Carolina
Thomasville, NC, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Unilin is expanding at its plant in Thomasville, according to the Winston Salem Journal.
Mohawk Exclusive Provider for 'Operation Home'
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Last month, Mohawk announced the company’s largest commitment to date with Operation Finally Home.
Post Holiday Planned Layoffs Surge
Chicago, IL, Feb. 6, 2014 -- Announced job cuts surged in January as retailers cut their staffs after weak holiday sales, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.