Small Business Optimism Slid 2.8 Points to 99.7 in July
Washington, DC, August 10, 2021—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in July to 99.7, a decrease of 2.8 points, reversing June’s 2.9-point gain.
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Labor Productivity Rose 2.3% in Q2
Washington, DC, August 10, 2021—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.3% in Q2 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 7.9% and hours worked increased 5.5%.
Available Jobs Hit Record High in June
New York, NY, August 10, 2021-Available jobs in the U.S. rose to another record high at the end of June, pushing openings above the number of unemployed Americans seeking work, a sign of an unusually tight labor market, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Shaw Announces Residential Price Increase on Select Soft Surface & Sheet
Dalton, GA, August 9, 2021-Shaw will increase residential prices on select soft surface and sheet goods. The recently announced hard surface freight surcharge will also increase.
Fishman Opens Birmingham, Alabama Branch
Baltimore, MD, August 9, 2021—Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened a full-service branch in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Openings Rose to 10.1 Million in June
Washington, DC, August 9, 2021—The number of job openings increased to a series high of 10.1 million on the last business day of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Galleher Acquires West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors
Santa Fe Springs, CA, August 6, 2021—Galleher announced the strategic acquisition of West Valley Hardwood Floor Distributors.
Tarkett Names Laurie Springer Director of Buying Groups for NA Residential
Solon, OH, August 6, 2021—Tarkett announces the appointment of Laurie Springer as director of buying groups for Tarkett North America’s residential business.
Couristan Appoints Bob Tucci EVP of Residential Broadloom
Fort Lee, NJ, August 6, 2021—Couristan has announced the appointment of Bob Tucci to the position of executive vice president of its residential broadloom division.
Kermit Baker Retires as Director of JCHS Remodeling Futures Program
Cambridge, MA, August 6, 2021—Kermit Baker has retired as director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies, a position he has held since its inception in late 1995.