Shaw Announces Price Increase on Select Soft Surface Products
Dalton, GA, July 6, 2021—Shaw will institute a price increase on select soft surface residential products and implement a temporary freight surcharge on all hard surface products.
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Demand for Larger Homes Increased Over Last Year, Says AIA
Washington, DC, July 6, 2021 – For the first time in five years, homeowner interest in larger homes increased over the last 12 months, according to new data from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey.
Stanton Adds Room Visualizer to Websites
Woodbury, NY, July 6, 2021—Stanton Carpet announces the Stanton Room Visualizer to its B2C (stantonflooring.com) and B2B (stantonb2b.com) websites.
Economy Added 850,000 Jobs in June
Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 850,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Xpress Global Systems Acquires 7 Hills Transportation
Chattanooga, TN, July 2, 2021–Xpress Global Systems (XGS) has acquired 7 Hills Transportation, an asset-based carrier headquartered in Cartersville, Georgia.
Virginia Tile’s New Flagship Location Set to Open
Livonia, MI, July 2, 2021–Virginia Tile has announced it is opening its new flagship location in Troy, Michigan later this month.
Trade Deficit Widened by $1.3 Billion in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–The international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $71.2 billion in May from $69.1 billion in April, as imports increased than exports, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Gas Prices Up As Holiday Weekend Begins
New York, NY, July 2, 2021–As millions of Americans head in the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will be facing the highest fuel prices in nearly seven years, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Factory Orders Rose 1.7% in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–New orders for manufactured goods in May, up 12 of the last 13 months, increased $8.1 billion, or 1.7%, to $495.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Prolam to Establish U.S. Manufacturing in Virginia
Patrick County, VA, July 1, 2021—Canadian-based Prolam, a manufacturer of hardwood floors for commercial trucks and dry van trailers, will invest $12.8 million in Patrick County, Virginia to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation, reports WFXR.