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New York, NY, December 8, 2021-Inflation has emerged as a pressing concern for American voters, with majorities saying it is causing them at least some financial strain and is bound to get worse, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.
Wielsbeke, Belgium, December 8, 2021—B.I.G. Yarns reveals an investment in its polyamide (PA) technology to help global carpet tile manufacturers meet the demands of the contract market.
Washington, DC, December 8, 2021-The number of job openings increased to 11.0 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Calhoun, GA, December 8, 2021-HMTX Cares held a fundraising event November 18 at Fields Ferry Golf Course in Calhoun, Georgia.
Earth City, Missouri, December 6, 2021-E.J. Welch Company, a building materials distributor based in Earth City, Missouri, has acquired the assets of Dealers Supply Company, based in Durham, North Carolina.
Atlanta, GA, December 7, 2021—Interface is implementing a price increase of up to 10% across its commercial flooring portfolio—including carpet tile, LVT, Nora rubber and adhesives—effective with all orders shipped on or after January 3, 2022.
Washington, DC, December 7, 2021—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 5.2% in Q3 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.8% and hours worked increased 7.4%.
Hamilton, NJ, December 7, 2021—The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4% in November to 171.7 (2000=100) — down from the revised October reading of 178.1.
Washington, DC, December 7, 2021—The goods and services deficit was $67.1 billion in October, down $14.3 billion from $81.4 billion in September, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2021—Zeftron nylon, a premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn system for commercial carpets, announces a new design resource to inspire commercial interior designers to experiment and think about ways to take risks in their designs for commercial interior settings, including carpet.