Consumer Sentiment Rose 13.2% to 69.4 in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 8, 2023—Consumer sentiment rose 13.2% to 69.4 in early December, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Construction Employment Grew by 2,000 Jobs in November
Washington, DC, December 8, 2023—The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment Rose by 199,000 in Nov., Unemployment Down to 3.7%
Washington, DC, December 8, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 199,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Stauf USA Adds Phil Nolan and Robbie Shubert to Sales Team
Cordova, TN, December 8, 2023—Stauf USA, an adhesive company, announced the addition of two professionals, Phil Nolan as the Canadian sales director and Robbie Shubert as the technical sales director, to its expanding team.
Shaw to Sponsor Pet Event During College Football Playoff
Dalton, GA, December 8, 2023-Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, announces it is an official sponsor of the 2024 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship with the “Pet Perfect Puppies at the Playoff” activation hosted at Playoff Fan Central.
Interface Adds Catherine Marcus to Board of Directors
Atlanta, GA, December 7, 2023-Interface has appointed Catherine Marcus to its board of directors.
Shaw Named Top Corporate Fundraiser for Fifth Year by St. Jude
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2023-Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s St. Jude Memphis Marathon Hero’s Team has been named the top corporate fundraising team for the fifth year in a row.
Ecore Acquires Ameritread Remanufactured Tires
Lancaster, PA, December 7, 2023-Ecore International announces its strategic acquisition of Ameritread Remanufactured Tires, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in the remanufacturing of certified reconstructed tires.
Pantone Names Peach Fuzz the 2024 Color of the Year
Carlstadt, NJ, December 7, 2023-Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz has been named Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 1,000 in Week Ending December 2
Washington, DC, December 7, 2023—In the week ending December 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 220,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.