Wool Partners Co-op To Begin Operations April 1
Auckland, NZ, Jan. 7, 2011 -- Wool Partners Co-operative Limited has decided to amend the terms of its capital campaign that it began in October and extend the closing date until Feb. 16.
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Louisiana Flooring Store Hit by Arson
Baton Rouge, LA, Jan. 7, 2011 -- A fire that was ruled arson destroyed Carpet Kingdom and Interiors early Thursday morning.
Apartment Market Continues Strength in Q4
New York, NY, Jan. 6, 2011 -- The U.S. apartment market continued its relative strength in the fourth quarter with vacancies falling below 7% for the first time in two years, research firm Reis said.
BKB Flooring To Import Malaysian Hardwood
Chatham, NJ, Jan. 6, 2011 -- BKB Flooring USA has been named the exclusive U.S. importer of BKB Hevea Flooring Products, based in Malaysia.
Service Sector Continues Expansion in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2011 -- The service sector hit its highest level in more than four years in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Initial Jobless Claims Up More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims rose last week by 18,000 to 409,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Retailers Reporting Surprisingly Weak December
New York, NY, Jan. 6, 2011 -- Retail sales in December were surprisingly weak after a strong November, merchants are reporting.
Illegal Immigrant Labor Hurts CA Flooring Business
Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 6, 2010 -- A Costa Mesa flooring contractor is finding it difficult to compete with contractors who hire illegal immigrants.
Private Sector Employment Rises Sharply
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 5, 2010 -- Private sector employment rose by 297,000 from November to December, according to the ADP Employment Report for December.
Karastan First To Earn Wool Air Certification
Dalton, GA, Jan. 5, 2011 -- Karastan said it has become the first company to carry the Wool: Clean Air Certified label on all of its wool carpets and rugs, a program managed by Wools of New Zealand.