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New York, NY, February 22, 2024—"For the millions of workers who find going into the office stinks, some real-estate executives say they have a remedy: Make the office smell better,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, February 21, 2024-The January Architecture Billings Index (ABI) index saw a reading of 46.2, down from 46.5 in December 2023--above the post-pandemic low seen in October, but still below the positive territory of above 50.
Washington, DC, February 21, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 10.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 16, 2024.
Chattanooga, TN, February 21, 2024—Charley Knight has been named vice president, sales and business development for CM Hospitality Carpets.
Miami, FL, February 21, 2024—"A Florida couple has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for illegally importing wood products from China and evading more than $42 million in duties,” reports Furniture Today.
Atlanta, GA February 20, 2024-The Home Depot reported Q4 2023 sales were $34.8 billion, a decline of 2.9% compared to Q4 2022’s $35.8 billion.
San Francisco, CA, February 20, 2024—"On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its highly anticipated independent contractor rule” reports Littler.
Washington, DC, February 20, 2024—Homeownership rates for racial minorities increased in 2022, with Asian and Hispanic Americans achieving historic peaks.
New York, NY, February 12, 2024-Hardwood floors are the most sought-after feature in a home, reports Yahoo News.
Shanghai, China, February 20, 2024—Advent International, a private equity investor, has announced its investment in VNU Exhibitions Asia, a host of exhibitions and conferences in China, including Domotex Asia/Chinafloor.