Labor Productivity Declined in Q3
Washington, DC, December 10, 2019—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.2% in Q3 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.3% and hours worked increased 2.5%.
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MSI Opens New Showroom in Cincinnati
Orange, CA, December 10, 2019—MSI opened a new showroom and distribution center in West Chester, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati, with a full offering of the company’s flooring, countertop, decorative mosaic, wall tile, and hardscape products.
Thomas Baert Discusses Flooring Trends w/ Domotex Asia/Chinafloor
Shanghai, CH, December 9, 2019-As part of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor’s interview series, the organization spoke with Thomas Baert, president of Firmfit and CFL Flooring and co-owner of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor.
Validity of Unilin Decorative Printing Patent Confirmed
Willemstad, Curaçao, December 9, 2019-On November 22, the Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office communicated its decision to confirm the validity of Unilin’s European Patent EP 2 274 485.
Iobac Launches Ezy-Install Modular System
Gloucestershire, UK, December 9, 2019—Iobac Limited has launched a new modular flooring product, Ezy-Install, in partnership with InstaGroup Limited.
35th Annual Interior Design Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
New York, NY, December 6, 2019-The 35th annual Interior Design Hall of Fame took place December 5 at the River Pavilion in the I.M. Pei & Partners-designed Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 2.5% in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 6, 2019-Consumer sentiment rose 2.5% to 99.2 in early December, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.
Pantone Announces 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue
New York, NY, December 6, 2019-Pantone has announced its 2020 color of the year: Classic Blue.
Jeanne Matson's Starnet Career Celebrated at NYC Event
New York, NY, December 6, 2019--Consolidated Carpet hosted a career celebration for Jeanne Matson at its New York City headquarters last night with approximately 150 friends in attendance.
Payrolls Rose & Unemployment Rate Held Steady at 3.5% in Nov.
Washington, DC, December 6, 2019--Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.