Retail Sales Rise in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2012 -- Retail sales rose in November, according to the Commerce Department.
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Pergo Signs Licensing Agreement With Framerica
New York, NY, Dec. 13, 2012 -- Pergo LLC, along with its affiliate, Pergo (Europe) AB, said it has signed a licensing agreement with Framerica Corporation of Yaphank, New York.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose 5.9% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Crude Oil Futures Edge Higher
Hong Kong, China, December 12, 2012--Crude oil futures edged towards the $86/barrel level Wednesday, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ardex Celebrating Safety Milestones
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, December 12, 2012--Ardex America's Aliquippa manufacturing and distribution center is celebrating two safety milestones: two years with no OSHA recordable incidents and nine years with no lost time injuries.
Job Openings Rose In October
Washington, D.C., December 12, 2012--Job openings rose to 3.68 million in October, according to the Labor Department.
Employment Trends Index Drops
New York, New York, December 11, 2012--The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index decreased slightly in November to 107.82.
Fuller Opens New R&D Facility
Aurora, IL, December 11, 2012--H.B. Fuller Construction Products, a maker of flooring adhesives and grout, has opened a new research and development center in Aurora, Illinois.
Parterre Donates Flooring
Wilmington, Massachusetts, December 11, 2012--Parterre Flooring donated 4,000 square feet of its Compete Natural Maple vinyl flooring for the expansion of the Calvary Women's Services center located in Washington, D.C.
Flooring America Launches Digital Program
Manchester, N.H., December 11, 2012--Flooring American/Flooring Canada, a division of CCA Global Partners, announced the launch of its digital marketing program, which will be used by its 500 independent retailers.