NWFA Releases Education Schedule
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 4, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has revamped its technical education curriculum and has announced its 2013 schedule.
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Initial Jobless Claims Edge Higher Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits edged up last week, according to the Labor Department.
Factory Orders Decline in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2012 -- U.S. factory orders fell less than expected in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Bamboo Hardwoods Signs T&L Distributing
Seattle, WA, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has signed a distribution agreement with T&L Distributing to cover Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Credit Card Delinquencies Lowest Since 2001
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2012 -- Bank-issued credit card delinquencies dropped to the lowest level since 2001 during the second quarter, according to a report from the American Bankers Association.
September Retail Sales Below Estimates
New York, NY, Oct. 5, 2012 -- U.S. retailers’ September comparable store sales edged up 0.8%, below the 1.6% average estimate of analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters.
Karastan Holding Fall Sales Event
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Karastan said it is extending a consumer rebate offer to entice luxury buyers to purchase floor covering this fall.
Economists Say Housing Market Is Rebounding
New York, NY, Oct. 3, 2012 -- A new CNNMoney survey of economists shows they believe the housing market has finally turned the corner.
Private Job Growth Stronger Than Expected
Rosedale, NJ, Oct. 3, 2012 -- Private employers added 162,000 jobs in September, according to ADP Employment Services.
Plywood Makers File Petition Against Chinese
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2012 -- The Coalition for Fair Trade of Hardwood Plywood, an association of U.S. manufacturers of hardwood and decorative plywood, said it has filed an unfair trade petition regarding imports of the product from China.