Builders More Confident in Senior Market
Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago.
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Some Changes Planned for Domotex Asia
Shanghai, China, Nov. 8, 2013 -- Domotex asia/Chinafloor, the leading flooring show in Asia-Pacific, will be held March 25-27 in Shanghai.
Third Quarter GDP Growth Tops Expectations
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said.
Godfrey Hirst Names North American COO
Adairsville, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Godfrey Hirst Carpets has named Dennis Riddle as the North American chief operating officer.
Mannington Names Boulogne LVT Director
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Mannington Commercial has named Al Boulogne senior director of the company's commercial LVT business.
Belgotex Takes Top Honors in SA Flooring
Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Belgotex Floorcoverings took top honors at the inaugural SA Flooring Awards, winning three categories.
Toll Brothers Acquiring California Builder
Horsham, PA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers is buying the homebuilding business of Shapell Industries Inc. for about $1.6 billion.
Pet Owners Target of New Stainmaster System
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Invista has rolled out a new Stainmaster product aimed at pet owners.
Shaw Opens Family Health Center
Dalton, GA, Nov. 7, 2013 -- Shaw Industries has opened the Shaw Family Health Center, a full-service clinic for company employees and their dependents covered by the company’s health plan.
Planned Job Cuts Down from Last Year
Chicago, IL, Nov. 7, 2013 -- The pace of job-cutting remained relatively flat in October, as the nation’s employers announced plans to cut 45,730 jobs from their payrolls, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.