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Shaw Contract Names Design Awards "Best of Globe" Winner

Cartersville, GA, November 23, 2022—The Shaw Contract Design Awards program recognizes exceptional design that positively impacts people and the planet.

Flooring America Names Two New Advisory Council Members

Manchester, NH, November 23, 2022-Flooring America recently announced two new members to its Advisory Council: Stephanie Landers of Landers Premier Flooring in Austin, Texas and Paul Deschenes of Schneider's Flooring America in Vernon, Connecticut.

NTCA Announces 2022 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners

Flowood, MS, November 23, 2022-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the 2022 winners of the NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards in residential and commercial market segments.

Orders for Durable Goods Rose 1% in October

Washington, DC, November 23, 2022—New orders for manufactured durable goods in October, up seven of the last eight months, increased $2.8 billion or 1.0% to $277.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 17,000 in Week Ending November 19

Washington, DC, November 23, 2022—In the week ending November 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 240,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Investor Home Purchases Declined 30% in Q3

New York, NY, November 22, 2022-Investor buying of homes tumbled 30% in the third quarter, a sign that the rise in borrowing rates and high home prices that pushed traditional buyers to the sidelines are causing these firms to pull back, too, reports the Wall Street Journal.