Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in November
New York, NY, Dec. 3, 2009--U.S. retailers posted a surprising decline in retail sales last month, despite a strong beginning to the holiday shopping season.
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Initial Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2009--In a sign of improving labor markets, initial jobless claims fell for a fifth straight week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Teragren Products Get FSC-Pure Certification
Bainbridge Island, WA, Dec. 3, 2009--Bamboo flooring firm Teragren said that select bamboo flooring, panels and veneer now qualify for FSC-Pure certification through the Forest Stewardship Council.
BLC Hardwood Expanding With New Retail Center
Macon, GA, Dec. 2, 2009--BLC Hardwood Flooring has opened a new retail center for its products and is in the middle of hiring in order to add another shift to its plant, president Jason Delves told Macon.com.
Planned Job Cuts Fewest in Two Years
Chicago, IL, Dec. 2, 2009--Employers in November announced the fewest number of job cuts since the recession began two years as the economic recovery encouraged companies to retain workers.
WONZ Offering Surfaces Design Seminar
Marietta, GA, Dec. 2, 2009--Wools of New Zealand is sponsoring at Surfaces 2010 a continuing education accredited seminar presented by internationally recognized design authority and Epigenetic Design researcher, Deborah Burnett.
Shaw Gets Tax Break To Keep Plant Open
Ringgold, GA, Dec. 2, 2009--Catoosa County will provide tax incentives for Shaw Industries to keep a plant open here, according to the Rome News Tribune.
Pfleiderer Secures Refinancing Deal
Neumarkt, Germany, Dec. 2, 2009--Pfleiderer, the German maker of engineered wood products, said late on Tuesday it successfully negotiated a refinancing deal with its lenders.
Mohawk Recognized by Save Energy Now Program
Washington, DC, Dec. 2, 2009---Mohawk Industries was recognized in a ceremony today as a charter member of the Department of Energy’s Save Energy Now Program.
Safavieh Moving To Larger Showroom at AmericasMart
Port Washington, NY, Dec. 2, 2009--High end rug house Safavieh is moving into a 13,000-square-foot showroom in Atlanta's AmericasMart, which is twice the size of its former space.