Job Openings Steady at 11.3M in February
Washington, DC, March 29, 2022—The number of job openings was little changed at 11.3 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Forbo Announces 3.5% Surcharge on PVC-Based Products
Hazleton, PA, March 29, 2022—Forbo Flooring Systems is implementing a 3.5% surcharge on all PVC-based resilient products, including its Allura, Eternal, and Colorex brands, effective with all orders placed on and after May 1.
Business Travel Picking Up
New York, NY, March 29, 2022—Business travelers are hitting the road again, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Florim Opening Store in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 29, 2022—On March 24, Florim held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its flagship store in Abu Dhabi.
Magnus Andersson Named President & CEO of Bona
Malmö, Sweden, March 28, 2022—Bona has appointed Magnus Andersson as president and CEO of the company effective April 4.
Starnet Adds Taylor Adhesives as Supply Vendor
Lewis Center, OH, March 28, 2022-The Starnet board of directors approved the addition of Taylor Adhesives to the Starnet Vendor Network beginning April 1.
AIA Names 2022 Housing Award Winners
Washington, DC, March 28, 2022—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing 14 exceptional residential designs with its 2022 Housing Awards.
U.S. Seeks to Curb Russian Wood Imports with Tariffs
Washington, DC, March 25, 2022-- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would end normal trade relations with Russia, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
March Consumer Sentiment Down 5.4% to 59.4 on Inflation Concerns and Russian War
Ann Arbor, MI, March 25, 2022—Consumer sentiment declined 5.4% to 59.4, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Broadlume Acquires Banaboom
Sarasota, FL, March 25, 2022—Broadlume—parent company of FloorForce, Creating Your Space, FlooringStores.com, Retail Lead Management (RLM), and RollMaster—has acquired flooring software company Banaboom.