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USTC Seizes SPC for Unilin Patent Infringement

USTC Seizes SPC for Unilin Patent Infringement

Waregem, Belgium, May 4, 2023—In April 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission again ordered to seize and forfeit containers of infringing SPC products, this time imported by a company from Toronto.

Labor Productivity Declined 2.7% in Q1

Labor Productivity Declined 2.7% in Q1

Washington, DC, May 4, 2023—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 2.7% in Q1 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 0.2% and hours worked increased 3.0%.

NWFA 2023 Wood Flooring Expo Underway Now in Milwaukee

NWFA 2023 Wood Flooring Expo Underway Now in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI, May 3, 2023-Speaking at the kickoff for the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo, which runs May 2 to 4, the organization's president and CEO, Michael Martin, reported that roughly 40% of members anticipate an increase in sales this year-led by a contingent forecasting more than 8% growth-while another nearly 40% expect sales to be flat. Only 5% are worried about sales being down significantly, he said.

Private Sector Employment Rose by 296,000 Jobs in April

Private Sector Employment Rose by 296,000 Jobs in April

Roseland, NJ, May 3, 2023—Private sector employment increased by 296,000 jobs in April, and annual pay was up 6.7% year-over-year, according to the April ADP National Employment Report produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

NWFA Presents Awards & Honors at 2023 Expo

NWFA Presents Awards & Honors at 2023 Expo

Milwaukee, WI, May 3, 2023—The kickoff for the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo included the honoring of several industry leaders and businesses.

CCA's Vantage Point Academy to Be Held May 15 to 19 in NH

CCA's Vantage Point Academy to Be Held May 15 to 19 in NH

Manchester, NH, May 3, 2023—CCA Global Partners in-house training arm—CCA Global University—is bringing its Vantage Point Academy six-month intensive business training and development course to the Alnoba Center in Kensington, New Hampshire from May 15 to 19.