Planned Layoffs Decline in April
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2013 -- Planned layoffs dropped 23% in April from March to their lowest level since December, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
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Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 2% from the prior week as several interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Dixie Group Q1 Revenue up 20%
Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—For the first quarter of 2013, The Dixie Group had sales of $75,440,000 and income from continuing operations of $651,000, or $0.05 per diluted share.
Crossville To Offer TOTO's Hydrotect
Crossville, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—Crossville will introduce Hydrotect as an optional treatment for most of its porcelain tile collections beginning in June 2013.
Home Prices See Fastest Rise in Seven Years
New York, New York, May 1, 2013—Home prices are rising at the fastest rate in seven years, according to the Wall Street Journal.
CBC's Indelval Earns FloorScore Certification
Commack, New York, May 1, 2013—CBC Flooring’s Indelval rubber flooring brand earned FloorScore certification.
Engineered Floors Plans Major Expansion
Dalton, GA, April 30, 2013 -- Engineered Floors may be planning a new state-of-the-art carpet mill in Northwest Georgia soon, according to a Chattanooga Times-Free Press story.
Beaulieu Plans CEO Transition as Boe Retires
Dalton, GA, April 30, 2013 -- Beaulieu CEO Ralph Boe is planning to retire Feb. 28 and the company has announced a transition to dual chief executives.
Home Prices Rise Over 9% in Last Year
New York, NY, April 30, 2013 -- Single-family home prices posted their best annual increase in nearly seven years in February according to the S&P/Case-Shiller composite index.
Consumer Confidence Surges in April
New York, NY, April 30, 2013 -- Consumer confidence climbed more than expected in April, according to the Conference Board.