Planned Job Cuts Rise, but Fall from Year Ago
Chicago, IL, Jan. 31, 2013 -- Employers plan to cut more than 40,000 jobs this month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, but the number is near historical lows for January.
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Initial Jobless Claims Rise from Five-Year Low
Washington, DC, Jan. 31, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.
Roppe Named Distributor of the Year
Fostoria, OH, Jan. 31, 2013 -- – Resilient flooring firm Roppe Corporation said it was recently named by Professional Flooring Supply as its 2012 Distributor of the Year.
Shaw Named Supplier of Year by CCA Division
Dalton, GA, Jan. 31, 2013 -- For the second year in a row, Shaw’s Hard Surfaces division has been named Supplier of the Year by Flooring America and Flooring Canada.
ADP Jobs Report Better Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Private-sector employers added 192,000 jobs in January, according to payroll processing firm ADP.
GDP Unexpectedly Contracts in the Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Gross domestic product unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
Firm Develops Fuel-Cell Powered Scrubber
Plymouth, MN, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Floor cleaning equipment firm Nilfisk-Advance Group has rolled out what it calls the first fuel cell-powered industrial combination sweeper-scrubber.
Senate Wants To Extend HARP Program
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Senate Democrats want to extend a government program to help homeowners with government-backed mortgages to refinance, Reuters reported.
Mortgage Applications Fall on Higher Rates
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week as interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
NeoCon Set for June 10-12 in Chicago
Chicago, IL, Jan. 30, 2013 -- The 45th annual NeoCon show will be held in Chicago at the Merchandise Mart June 10-12.