Many Americans' Finances Strengthened in Pandemic
New York, NY, January 10, 2022--The Covid-19 pandemic threatened to ruin Americans’ finances, reports the Wall Street Journal. For many, the opposite happened.
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Shaw Hosts Virtual SFN Event in Conjunction with Dallas Regional Market
Grapevine, TX, January 7, 2022-A Shaw Flooring Network aligned dealer event is currently underway at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine, Texas, synchronized with the two-day Southwest Flooring Market event, which takes place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
RFCI Introduces Consumer Pub. for Beautifully Responsible Campaign
La Grange, GA, January 7, 2022-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute presents a new consumer print and digital publication in support of its on-going Beautifully Responsible campaign for resilient flooring.
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since May 2020
New York, NY, January 7, 2022—U.S. mortgage rates this week rose to their highest levels since May 2020, driving up the costs associated with home buying at a time when home-sales prices are already near record highs, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace
Washington, DC, January 7, 2022—The Supreme Court will hold a special session on January 7 to consider whether the Biden administration can enforce vaccine-and-testing rules for large private employers and a vaccine mandate for most healthcare workers, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Nonfarm Employment Rose to 199K in Dec., Unemployment at 3.9%
Washington, DC, January 7, 2022—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 199,000 in December, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Concord Flooring Begins Production of Engineered Hardwood in CA
Concord, CA, January 6, 2021-After several years of preparation and delays, Concord Flooring has begun the production process for engineered hardwood flooring in California.
ProSource Recognized in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
St. Louis, MO, January 6, 2022—ProSource Wholesale has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500.
Mohawk's 2022 Roadshow Now Underway
Calhoun, GA, January 6, 2022--Mohawk's 2022 Roadshow is now underway.
Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $13B in November
Washington, DC, January 6, 2022-The goods and services deficit was $80.2 billion in November, up $13.0 billion from $67.2 billion in October, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.