Potomac Tile & Carpet Damaged by Fire
Frederick, MD, September 8, 2022- Potomac Tile & Carpet, located in Frederick, Maryland, was damaged by fire September 7, according to Fox 5.
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Mortgage Applications Declined 0.8% in Week Ending September 2
Washington, DC, September 7, 2022—Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 2, 2022.
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed by $10.2 Billion in July
Washington, DC, September 7, 2022-The goods and services deficit was $70.6 billion in July, down $10.2 billion from $80.9 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Grant Petruzzelli Named Vice President of DCO Commercial Floors
Atlanta, GA, September 7, 2022-DCO Commercial Floors has announced that Grant Petruzzelli will join the firm’s leadership team in the role of vice president.
Demand for Co-Working Space High in Today's Office
Montclair, NJ, September 7, 2022—With hybrid and remote work becoming the norm, the demand for coworking and flexible workspace is at an all-time high, according to the latest survey from Yardi Kube, a space management software provider part of Yardi Systems and reported by FM Link.
Ecore to Open Manufacturing & Recycling Facility in Ozark, Alabama
Ozark, AL, September 6, 2022—Ecore International plans to invest $25.5 million to open a manufacturing and recycling facility in the Southeast Alabama city of Ozark, reports Made in Alabama.
Tarkett Launches New Strategy to Reduce Carbon Without Offsets
Solon, OH, September 6, 2022--Tarkett North America announces a new carbon strategy that will ultimately make real changes in how the company makes its floors, reducing impact rather than offsetting it.
Samuel Vonrüti Named CMO of Bauwerk Group
St. Margrethen, Switzerland, September 6, 2022—Samuel Vonrüti has been named chief marketing officer (CMO) of Bauwerk Group.
Bathroom Remodel Median Spent Increased 13% YOY
Palo Alto, CA, September 6, 2022—The national median spend for primary bathroom projects increased nearly 13% to $9,000, while higher budget projects (with the top 10% of project spend) saw a 17% jump to $35,000 or more among homeowners, according to the 2022 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study.
August Employment Rose by 315,000, Unemployment Up to 3.7%
Washington, DC, September 2, 2022--Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 315,000 in August, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.