Job Openings Flat at 7.2 Million in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2025—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.2 million in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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2025 Starnet Award Winners Announced at Annual Meeting
Carlsbad, CA, April 28, 2025-Starnet announced the winners of the 27th edition of its Starnet Awards during its spring convention, which took place in Carlsbad, California, April 24 to 27.
Shaw Earns WELL Equity Rating for Six Corporate Facilities
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2025—Shaw has achieved the WELL Equity Rating for six core corporate facilities:
NFA Spring Meeting Underway Now in Tampa
Tampa, FL, April 28, 2025—The National Floorcovering Alliance spring meeting started yesterday in Tampa, Florida.
RFCI Meeting Taking Place Now in South Carolina
Bluffton, SC, April 28, 2025-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) meeting is currently taking place at the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Spring 2025 High Point Market Happening Now
High Point, NC, April 28, 2022—The High Point Spring Market is underway now in High Point, North Carolina.
B.I.G. Yarns Invests in French Yarn Production
Waregem, Belgium, April 28, 2025-B.I.G. Yarns-a designer and manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications-has announced a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site.
Realtor Commission Fees Haven't Declined Despite NAR Settlement
New York, NY, April 28, 2025—"More than a year after a historic legal settlement promised to deliver seismic shifts to commission structures, homebuyers and sellers are still waiting to see changes that impact their wallets,” reports Morning Brew.
WFCA Names Freida Staten Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has promoted Freida Staten to the newly established position of chief marketing & strategy officer (CMSO).
Consumer Sentiment Declined 8.4% to 52.2 in April, Down 32.4% YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, April 25, 2025-Consumer sentiment declined 8.4% to 52.2 in April, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.