Factory Orders Increase in June
Washington, DC, Aug. 2, 2013 -- Factory orders rose 1.5% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $496.7 billion, the Commerce Department said.
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Fuse Alliance Adds Three Members
Aurora, CO, Aug. 2, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance has added three new commercial flooring contractors to the group.
NAFCD Seeks Nominations for Board, Awards
Chicago, IL, Aug. 2, 2013 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors is seeking nominations for the 2013-2014 NAFCD Board of Directors, as well as the 2013 NAFCD Leadership in Action and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
J+J Names Hodges Asia Director of Sales
Dalton, GA, Aug. 2, 2013 -- J+J Flooring Group has named Troy Hodges as director of international sales for Asia.
Construction Spending Falls in June
Washington DC, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Construction spending unexpectedly declined in June, the Commerce Department said.
Manufacturing Surges in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 1, 2013 -- The Institute for Supply Management said its July manufacturing index accelerated to a reading of 55.4% from 50.9% in June.
Initial Jobless Claims Down Last Week
Chicago, IL, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since early 2008, according to the Labor Department.
Planned Job Cuts Decline in July
Chicago, IL, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Employers planned fewer job cuts in July, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Nourison Names Steel Design Director
Saddle Brook, NJ, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Nourison has named Elliot Steel design director for the company's hospitality division.
Mullican Earns 'U.S. Renewing Forests' Label
Johnson City, TN, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Domestic hardwood floors manufactured by Mullican Flooring now have permission to carry the new "From U.S. Renewing Forests" label created by the National Wood Flooring Association.