Onit Worldwide Partners with 4ocean
New Smyrna Beach, FL, Jun 19, 2023-On June 6, Onit Worldwide (ONIT) announced a new partnership with 4ocean, the ocean cleanup company dedicated to ending the ocean plastic crisis.
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Construction Employment Rose in 42 States in May YOY
Washington, DC, June 19, 2023—Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from May 2022 to May 2023 in 42 states and the District of Columbia, declined in seven states, and held steady in Vermont, according to Associated General Contractor’s analysis of data the Bureau of Labor Statistics posted.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 7.9% in Early June
Ann Arbor, MI, June 16, 2023—Consumer sentiment rose 7.9% to 63.9 in early June, according to early results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
Xpress Global Acquires Delta Distribution
New York, NY, June 16, 2023-Aterian Investment Partners, a private investment firm, through its portfolio company Xpress Global Systems (XGS) has announced the upcoming merger of Delta Distribution, starting June 26.
AIA Elects Three New Board of Directors Members
Washington, DC, June 16, 2023-Three new leaders have been elected to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) board of directors.
Retail Sales Rose 0.3% in May
Washington, DC, June 15, 2023—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2023 were $686.6 billion, up 0.3% from the previous month, and up 1.6% above May 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Industrial Production Up 0.5% in April
Washington, DC, June 15, 2023—Industrial production rose 0.5% in April after moving sideways the previous two months, according to the Federal Reserve.
Truist Reports on Ceramic and Vinyl Imports
Charlotte, NC, June 15, 2023-Truist has issued the following report on ceramic and vinyl imports,
Import Prices Declined 0.6% in May, Export Prices Declined 1.9%
Washington, DC, June 15, 2023—U.S. import prices decreased 0.6% in May, after increasing 0.3% the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Coverings Releases On-Demand Educational Content from 2023 Event
Arlington, VA, June 15, 2023––Coverings announced the release and availability of on-demand content from select learning sessions recorded live at Coverings 2023, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, April 18 to 21.