Jobless Claims Up 15,000
Washington, DC, May 24, 2007--Jobless claims rose 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 311,000 in the week ending May 19, according to a Labor Department report.
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Durable Goods Orders Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, May 24, 2007--Durable goods orders rose 0.6% in April, according to a report from the Commerce Department report. It was the third straight monthly increase.
Momenti Launches Nolita and Ladiq
Marble Hill, GA, May 24, 2007--New on the style frontier are two collections from Momeni that take the floor in exciting directions.
Karastan Rolls Out Artworks Collection
Dalton, GA, May 24, 2007--Soft, livable color is the hallmark of Karastan’s latest introductions.
Survey: Most Women Now Shopping Online
Yonkers, NY, May 23, 2007--For women, online shopping isn’t just about browsing; it’s about putting money where their mouse is.
Robina Adds Two New Distributors
Kennesaw, GA, May 24, 2007--Robina Floors has signed two new distributors, Shoreline Flooring Supplies and David Young Distributing to carry the Robina product line.
Former NFL Quarterback O'Donnell Joins FieldTurf
Nashville, TN, May 24, 2007--FieldTurf said that former NFL quarterback Neil O'Donnell has become the new Tennessee and Kentucky representative for the industry's leading synthetic turf manufacturer.
Shaw’s “I Want a Floor" Print Campaign Goes Green
Dalton, GA, May 24, 2007--“I want a floor that is designed to be recycled…” grabs the attention of consumers in the bold new Shaw advertisement.
MBA: Mortgage Applications Up in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, May 23, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 18, 2007.
UKCarpetsDirect Voted Britain's Favorite Retailer
London, England, May 23, 2007--UKCarpetsDirect.com voted Britain’s favourate flooring shop, guarantees lowest prices in the UK.