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.
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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.
Mohawk Announces Details of 2022 Edge Summit
Calhoun, GA, June 30, 2021-Mohawk will unveil innovative products across categories, programs and digital offerings to help its retail partners “Win with Edge” at the Mohawk Edge Summit 2022, held December 1 to 4, 2021 at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jobless Claims Hit 15-Month Low in Fourth Week of June
Washington, DC, July 1, 2021—In the week ending June 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 364,000, a decrease of 51,000 from the previous week's revised level according to the Department of Labor.