Tarkett Receives A Rating from CDP
Solon, OH, March 6, 2025—Tarkett has been rated A level by CDP. Tarkett has reached the highest level of maturity a company can achieve in the CDP.
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Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 21,000 in Week Ending March 1
Washington, DC, March 6, 2025-- In the week ending March 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 221,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 242,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Container Xchange Weighs in on Tariff Impacts on Supply Chains
Atlanta, GA, May 6, 2025-President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing concerns over drug trafficking and border security, reports Container Xchange.
Labor Productivity Rose 1.5% in Q4 2024
Washington, DC, March 6, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.5% in Q4 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.4% and hours worked increased 0.8%.
United Tile Expands Distribution Territory into California
Livermore, CA and Orange, CA, March 6, 2025-United Tile, a distributor of tile, stone, hardwood and other flooring materials, announces its entrance into the California market.
Karndean Extends Partnership with Ty Pennington for Second Year
Export, PA, May 6, 2025—Karndean Designflooring will continue its partnership with Ty Pennington this year, a partnership inspired by a shared passion for design.
Mortgage Applications Rose 20.4% in Week Ending February 28
Washington, DC, May 5, 2025--Mortgage applications increased 20.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 28, 2025.
Cyncly Announces Details of 2025 Conference
Tuscaloosa, AL, March 5, 2025—Cyncly, a global provider of software solutions, will host a conference to shape the future of the flooring industry from May 20 to 22 in Chicago, Illinois.
CARE's 23rd Conference Slated for May in Oceanside, California
Dalton, GA, March 5, 2025--Registration is now open for CARE's 23rd Annual Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave.”
Home Depot Names Rowe EVP of Pro & Smith EVP of HR
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2025—The Home Depot announced that Michael Rowe has been named executive vice president (EVP) of Pro, effective immediately. Stephanie Smith has been promoted to EVP and will succeed Tim Hourigan as EVP of human resources upon his retirement on June 6, after nearly 23 years of dedicated service to the company.