The Tile Shop Merges With Acquisition Firm
Minneapolis, MN, June 29, 2012 -- The Tile Shop, a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, and JWC Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, have agreed to merge.
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Amorim Sees Growing Sales in First Quarter
Hanover, MD, June 29, 2012 -- Cork and resilient firm Amorim said it has seen growing sales in the first quarter.
Patcraft Names Director of Healthcare Markets
Cartersville, GA, June 29, 2012 -- Ridley Kinsey has been named director of healthcare markets for Patcraft.
FCITS Holds Training Expo
Dalton, GA, June 29, 2012 -- Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Service held an expo in Dalton, GA on June 7-8.
Consumer Sentiment Declines in June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 29, 2012 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index declined to a final June reading of 73.2 from 79.3 in May.
Consumer Spending Edges Down in May
Washington, DC, June 29, 2012 -- Consumers decreased their spending in May and increased their savings, according to the Commerce Department.
Chicago Area Manufacturing Improves in June
Chicago, IL, June 29, 2012 -- Chicago-area manufacturing continued to expand in June, according to ISM-Chicago.
Supreme Court Upholds ObamaCare
Washington, DC, June 28, 2012 -- The Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, was upheld by the Supreme Court Thursday in a 5-4 vote.
Shaw Releases Annual Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, June 28, 2012 -- Shaw Industries has released its fourth annual Global Reporting Initiative corporate sustainability report.
First Quarter GDP Unchanged in Final Reading
Washington, DC, June 28, 2012 -- Growth of the U.S. economy slowed as expected in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department.