Some Corporations Paying Higher Salaries for In-Office Employees
London, UK, March 26, 2024—"Bosses want their workers back on-site on a more permanent basis. They're willing to pay a premium to do so,” reports BBC.
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Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.4% in February
Washington, DC, March 26, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in February, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $3.7 billion or 1.4% to $277.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced. This followed a 6.9% January decrease.
Mullican Asking for Donations to Don Conner Scholarship Fund
Johnson City, TN, March 26, 2024—In memory of James Donald “Don” Conner, Jr., a hardwood flooring industry legend who passed away in October 2022, Mullican Flooring is encouraging individuals to contribute to a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Education and Research Foundation (ERF) Named Scholarship Fund in his name.
Single-Family Housing Sales Up 5.9% YOY in February
Washington, DC, March 25, 2024-Sales of new single-family houses in February 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 0.3% below the revised January rate of 664,000 but is 5.9% above the February 2023 estimate of 625,000.
Landmark Ceramics Cuts Ribbon on $70M Plant Expansion
Mt. Pleasant, TN, March 25, 2024—Landmark Ceramics cut the ribbon on a $70 million plant expansion March 22.
Taski Now Offering U.S.-Made Floor Care Machines
Toledo, OH, March 25, 2024—Taski announces the launch of U.S. manufacturing for its Swiss-designed floor care machines.
Michael Halebian & Co. to Open Rochester, NY Branch
Rochester, NY, March 22, 2024-Michael Halebian & Co., (MHCO) announces the opening of a full-service branch location in Rochester, New York.
Mortgage Rates Expected to Remain High Even After Fed Cuts Rates
New York, NY, March 22, 2024-"Interest rates are likely to come down later this year, with the Federal Reserve on track to start cutting rates. But mortgage rates might not follow as quickly,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
NWFA Names 40 New Certified Professionals
St. Louis, MI, March 22, 2024—Forty individuals completed the National Wood Flooring Association's (NWFA) Certified Professionals program between September 1 and December 31, 2023.
Decorative Hardwood Assoc. Spring Conference Slated for May in AZ
Sterling, VA, March 22, 2024—The Decorative Hardwood Association’s 2024 spring conference and 103rd annual meeting will be held May 14 to 16 in Scottsdale, Arizona.