Productivity Rose 5.4% in Q1
Washington, DC, May 6, 2021—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 5.4% in Q1 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 8.4% and hours worked increased 2.9%.
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Fire Destroys Carpet and Rug, Inc. Facility in Dalton
Dalton, GA, May 6, 2021. — A fire broke out on May 5 at 219 West Avenue in Dalton, according to II Alive.
U.S. Laminate Players Report Growth in 2020
Washington, DC, March 5, 2021-The North American Laminate Flooring Industry is proud to announce a rebound in category sales for 2020.
DAK Americas Issues Force Majeure on PET Resin
Charlotte, NC, May 4, 2021-The Alpek polyester business of DAK Americas has issued a force majeure due to the fact that its terephthalic acid facility in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico is experiencing a water shortage.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 742,000 Jobs in April
Roseland, NJ, May 5, 2021-Private sector employment increased by 742,000 jobs from March to April, according to the April ADP National Employment Report.
Mortgage Applications Declined by 0.9% in Last Week of April
Washington, DC, May 5, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 0.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 30, 2021.
Couristan Launches Trend Report Video
Fort Lee, NJ, May 5, 2021-Couristan is once again launching its annual Trend Report video.
Domotex Shift to Thursday to Sunday Schedule for 2022 Event
Hannover, DE, May 5, 2021—Starting next year, Domotex Germany will take place from Thursday to Sunday (previously Friday to Monday), meaning that Domotex 2022 will start on January 13 and remain open until January 16.
Weak Dollar, Price of PVC & Freight Surcharges Push Cost of Chinese Flooring Imports to All-Time High
Chattanooga, TN, December 10, 2020-The cost of importing LVT from China, where the bulk of product is manufactured, has reached an all-time high.
Anderson Tuftex Announces Strategy Following Lowe's Stainmaster Acquisition
Dalton, GA, May 4, 2021-Shaw Industries' Anderson Tuftex (A/T) premium brand, announces response to recent news on the sale of the Stainmaster brand.