Initial Jobless Claims Plunge Last Week
Washington, DC, April 11 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell more than forecast last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Godfrey Hirst Lowers Prices on Wool Carpet
Adairsville, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Godfrey Hirst North America said it has lowered prices up to 10% on the majority of its wool carpets, effective April 1.
Home Building Recovery Could Add 1.2M Jobs
New York, NY, April 11, 2013 -- As many as 500,000 jobs in 2013 and 700,000 in 2014 could be created due to the home building recovery, Bloomberg News reported, citing a variety of sources.
Wools of New Zealand Spring Sale Nears
Marietta, GA, April 11, 2013 -- Wools of New Zealand is holding its annual Brilliant Choices spring sale April 15 through May 31 at all Premier Partner retail stores.
Braulick Promoted to CBC Director of Flooring
Commak, NY, April 10, 2013 -- —CBC Flooring has promoted Chip Braulick to director of flooring.
FCICA To Hold Moisture Testing Basics Webinar
West Bloomfield, MI, April 10, 2013 -- FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, will hold a webinar on on concrete moisture testing basics on April 18, at 11 a.m. EST.
Mortgage Applications Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 10, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week on stronger demand for refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Alliance Flooring Names Retailers of Year
Orlando, FL, April 10, 2013 -- Alliance Flooring, Inc., parent company of CarpetsPlus Colortile, Carpetland USA, Floorco and Clean Touch Pro, recently held its 2013 Convention in Orlando.
Aquafil Selling Engineering Plastics Business
Cartersville, GA, April 9, 2013 -- Aquafil Group said it is selling its engineering plastics business unit to Domo Chemicals.
Small Business Optimism Index Declines in March
Washington, DC, April 9, 2013 -- The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index fell 1.3 points to 89.5 in March.