Job Openings Steady at 10.4 million in September
Washington, DC, November 12, 2021—The number of job openings was little changed at 10.4 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Milliken Offsets Carbon Footprint of Flooring Portfolio with Credits
Spartanburg, SC, November 12, 2021-Milliken & Company has announced that all its carpet, luxury vinyl tile and entryway tile products around the globe are now carbon neutral, offsetting carbon emissions in raw materials and manufacturing carbon footprint using Verified Carbon Standard credits.
CRI Elects 2022 Board at Annual Meeting
Dalton, GA, November 11, 2021-The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) held its annual meeting on November 10. The yearly gathering included an update on the industry, the announcement of the board of directors roster for 2022, and recognized volunteers for service to the institute.
Ceramic Imports Rose 22.2% in First Nine Months of 2021
New York, NY, November 11, 2021—Ceramic tile imports rose 22.2% in square meters in the first nine months of 2021 and 29.8% in dollars, reports Grosser Consulting.
Homes Selling in Median of One Week, Forcing Buyers to Act Fast
New York, NY, November 11, 2021—American homebuyers are having to pounce faster than ever to clinch a deal, forcing many of them to make snap decisions about what house to purchase and where to live, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Many Homebuyers & Sellers Seeking Closer Proximity to Family & Friends
Washington, DC, November 11, 2021—Among repeat homebuyers and home sellers over the last year, a key factor for moving was the desire to live closer to family and friends, while an equally important motivator was the need for more space or a bigger home, reports National Association of Realtory.
AIP Sells AHF Products to Paceline Equity Partners
Mountville, PA, November 10, 2021-Paceline Equity Partners, LLC today announced that an affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AHF Products from American Industrial Partners.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.9% in October, Inflation Hits 3-Decade High
Washington, DC, November 10, 2021-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9% in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Floor Covering Education Foundation Board Meeting Underway Now
Chattanooga, TN, November 10, 2021-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) board meeting is underway now in Chattanooga, Tennessee at The Chattanoogan Hotel
CARE Hits Recycling Milestone of One Billion Pounds
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2021-As America Recycles Day approaches on November 15, Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has now passed the one billion pound milestone for gross collection of old carpet in California since the start of the California Carpet Stewardship Program in 2011.