GDP Rose 2.0% in Q3
Washington, DC, October 28, 2021-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q3 2021, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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FEI Group Meeting Starts Today
Phoenix, AZ, October 28, 2021—The FEI Group meeting begins today in Phoenix, Arizona, running through October 29.
Pending Home Sales Slid 2.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 28, 2021—The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) decreased 2.3% to 116.7 in September, according to the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year, signings decreased 8.0%. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.
Flooring Winners of 2021 Nightingale Awards Named
Cleveland, OH, October 28, 2021—The winners of The Nightingale Awards 2021 have been named by Healthcare Design magazine in partnership with the Center for Health Design and The Healthcare Design Expo + Conference.
Forbo Implements Shipping & Handling Surcharge
Hazleton, PA, October 28, 2021—Due to increases in transportation costs, Forbo Flooring Systems announces an increase in its shipping and handling surcharge, effective with all orders placed on or after November 1, 2021.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 10K in Third Week of October
Washington, DC, October 28, 2021—In the week ending October 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 281,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
WFCA Seeking Nominations for '22 Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, October 28, 2021––The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Parterre Diversifies into Commercial Hardwood
Mountville, PA, October 27, 2021—Parterre, a brand of AHF Products, has diversified into hardwood, introducing three commercial engineered hardwood flooring lines for the architecture and design community, providing customers one point of contact for both hardwood and luxury vinyl products for the contract market.
RFCI Announces Leaders for 2022-2024 Term
Scottsdale, AZ, October 27, 2021—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) board has announced leadership for the 2022 to 2024 term.
Starnet Announces 2021 Design Awards Grand Prize Winner
Columbus, OH, October 26, 2021-Starnet Commercial Flooring reveals the 2021 Starnet Design Awards Grand Prize Winner.