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Washington, DC, February 8, 2024—In the week ending February 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 218,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Washington, DC, February 7, 2024—The goods and services deficit was $62.2 billion in December, up $0.3 billion from $61.9 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Washington, DC, February 7, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 3.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 2, 2024.
Export, PA, February 7, 2024—Karndean Designflooring received a 2024 ADEX Platinum Award for the wood-inspired designs in its Karndean LooseLay collection.
Laguna Niguel, CA, January 18, 2024—Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has announced the addition of four new members to its network.
Chicago, IL, February 5, 2024—Plans are taking shape for the 55th edition of NeoCon, to be held June 10 to 12 at The Mart, as show management announces the list of speakers, dynamic activations, brands, and the movers and shakers impacting the built environment.
Washington, DC, February 6, 2024—According to the January 2024 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), high interest rates were a significant issue for 90% of builders in 2023, and 77% expect them to be a problem in 2024.
Encinitas, CA, January 18, 2024- In a collaborative move aimed at tackling the critical shortage of professional flooring installers, Cali, an omni-channel provider of flooring solutions, has announced a partnership with the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF).
Atlanta, GA, February 5, 2024-Keith and Shirley Campbell’s retirement dinner was held in Atlanta on February 2.
Lancaster, PA, February 5, 2024-Rob Starr, director of marketing and member services for Starnet, died February 3, following a battle with cancer.