Employment Rose by 303K in March, Unemployment Rate Steady
Washington, DC, April 5, 2024—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 303,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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NALFA Publishes White Paper, "Laminate Flooring Water Performance"
Washington, DC, April 5, 2024—NALFA has published its latest white paper, "Laminate Flooring Water Performance."
Interface's "Beyond Zero" Now Available on Delta Flights
Atlanta, GA, April 5, 2024—Interface’s Beyond Zero documentary is now available for passengers to watch on Delta flights.
HMTX Announces Paul Eanes' Retirement
Norwalk, CT, April 5, 2024—HMTX Industries announced the retirement of Paul Eanes following 11 years with the company.
AHF Will Purchase Two Allegheny Wood Products Sawmills
Madison, WI, April 4, 2024-"A federal judge approved AHF Products’ purchase of two sawmills formerly owned by West Virginia-based Allegheny Wood Products (AWP), which abruptly shut down all operations in February, WV Public Broadcasting reported.”
CA Carpet Stewardship Program Hit 35% Recycling Rate in 2023
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2024-The California Carpet Stewardship Program has achieved an unheard-of carpet recycling rate of 35.1% for 2023.
Trade Deficit Rose by $1.3 Billion in February
Washington, DC, April 4, 2024-The goods and services deficit was $68.9 billion in February, up $1.3 billion from $67.6 billion in January, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Metroflor Hosts 2024 Commercial Summit for Distributor-Partners
Norwalk, CT, April 4, 2024-Metroflor Corporation hosted its distributor-partners during a commercial summit in HMTX Industries’ Norwalk world headquarters March 13 to 14.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 9,000 in Week Ending March 30
Washington, DC, April 4, 2024—In the week ending March 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 221,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Footprints Presents Best Reviewed Franchisee Award to Memphis Location
Memphis, TN, April 4, 2024-Footprints Floors, the national flooring franchise with over 160 active territories, hosted its 2024 franchise convention in Broomfield, Colorado with the theme of "Perspective."