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Chicago, IL, March 3, 2010--The number of planned layoffs at U.S. firms fell in February to the lowest level in nearly four years, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Roseland, NJ, March 3, 2010--Private sector job cuts fell sharply in February, according to a report by ADP.
Dalton, GA, March 2, 2010-Shaw's annual Spring is Green promotion is focused on budget-friendly and eco-friendly flooring.
New York, NY, March 3, 2010--Fewer U.S. home sellers cut their asking price in February and those who did made slightly smaller reductions, according to real estate website Zillow.com.
Midland, MI, March 2, 2010--Dow Chemical Co. said it would sell its Styron plastics unit to private equity firm Bain Capital Partners for $1.63 billion.
Washington, DC, March 2, 2010--Americans remain strongly committed to federal support for home buyers, according to a National Association of Home Builders survey.
Washington, DC, March 2, 2010--Last week's economic reports were mixed, with five of nine indicators decreasing, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
Chattanooga, TN, March 2, 2010--CarpetsPlus Color Tile and Carpetland USA Color Tile named their Retailers of the Year at their recent convention.
McClean, VA, March 2, 2010--Commercial Carpets of America has been recapitalized by Eureka Growth Capital and Shore Points Capital.
New York, NY, March 2, 2010--Chain-store sales for the week ended Feb. 27 rose 0.7% from the year-earlier period, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.