Ron Couri, CEO of Couristan, Has Died
Fort Lee, NJ, March 9, 2023-Ronald Jacob Couri, 70, acting president and chief executive officer of Couristan, died unexpectedly on February 28.
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Shaw's ReWorx Wins 2023 Edison Award
Dalton, GA, March 9, 2023-Shaw’s ReWorx flooring is a 2023 Edison Award-winning product.
Construction Industry Job Openings Fell Sharply in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 20223-The construction industry reported 248,000 job openings in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Interface Releases Q1 2023 Design Trend Index
Atlanta, GA, March 9, 2023-Interface reveals key trends driving interiors to become more resilient, adaptable, and sustainable in its Q1 2023 Design Trend Index.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 21,000 in Week Ending March 4
Washington, DC, March 9, 2023—In the week ending March 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, an increase of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 190,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Egger Expanding Laminate Manufacturing Capacity in North Carolina
Lexington, NC, March 8, 2023-Egger Wood Products has begun production on a third lamination line at its thermally fused laminate (TFL) facility in Lexington, North Carolina, reports The Merchant Magazine.
Fuse Names 2022 Spark Award Winners
Memphis, TN, March 8, 2023—Fuse announced its 2022 Spark Awards winners on the evening of March 6 during its meeting in Memphis, Tennessee.
Impact Property Solutions Opens Dallas Branch
Dallas, TX, March 8, 2023—Impact Property Solutions, a Dallas, Texas-based portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, is proud to announce the opening of its Charlotte, North Carolina branch.
Goods & Services Deficit Widened to $67.4B in December
Washington, DC, March 8, 2023-The goods and services deficit was $67.4 billion in December, up $6.4 billion from $61.0 billion in November, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Women's Return to Workforce Bolsters Economy
New York, NY, March 8, 2023-"American women are staging a return to the workforce that is helping propel the economy in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates,” reports the Wall Street Journal.