Green Named Chief of Sales & Marketing for Belknap-Haines-STC
Mansfield, MA, June 7, 2024—Belknap-Haines-STC is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Green to the newly created position of chief sales & marketing officer – North America.
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Florim USA Presented with Patriotic Employer Award
Clarksville, TN, June 7, 2024—Florim USA has been honored with the Patriotic Employer Award. The award, presented by Stephen Baird, the Tennessee Representative for ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), recognizes Florim USA’s commitment to national security and the protection of freedom through support of employee participation in the United States National Guard and Reserve Forces.
Richard St. Aubin of Tucson Commercial Carpet Has Died
Tucson, AZ, June 7, 2024—Richard E. St. Aubin, founder of Tucson Commercial Carpet, has died at age 79.
Trade Deficit Widened by $6.0 Billion in April
Washington, DC, June 6, 2024-- The goods and services deficit was $74.6 billion in April, up $6.0 billion from $68.6 billion in March, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
FCIF's Gala in Gotham 2024 Slated for October 5
New York, NY, June 6, 2024-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation’s (FCIF) Gala in Gotham will take place October 5 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Labor Productivity Rose 0.2% in Q1 2024
Washington, DC, June 6, 2024—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.2% in Q1 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 0.9% and hours worked increased 0.6%.
Gensler Releases Findings of City Pulse Study
San Francisco, CA, June 6, 2024—The Gensler Research Institute has released its latest City Pulse study, which explores how global perceptions have shifted in 15 cities worldwide between 2021 and 2023.
Lions Floor Opens Second Distribution Center
Corona, CA, June 6, 2024—Lions Floor has announced the grand opening of its second California distribution center.
Mortgage Applications Declined 5.2% in Week Ending May 31
Washington, DC, June 6, 2024-Mortgage applications decreased 5.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending May 31, 2024.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 8,000 in Week Ending June 1
Washington, DC, June 6, 2024—In the week ending June 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.