Jeff West Named Brand Leader of Shaw Contract
Dalton, GA, June 9, 2021—Shaw has named Jeff West the new brand leader of its commercial brand, Shaw Contract.
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Shaw Cuts Ribbon on Living Lab
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2021-Shaw held its ribbon-cutting ceremony June 11 for a new Living Lab that will serve as a real-life test environment for residential products.
Retail Sales Declined 1.3%, Driven by Supply Chain Challenges
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2021 were $620.2 billion, a decrease of 1.3% from the previous month, but 28.1% above May 2020, according to the Commerce Department.
Producer Prices Rose 0.8% in May
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
April Distributive Trade Sales Rose 0.6% from March, 40.0% YOY
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for April was estimated at $1,621.1 billion, up 0.6% from March 2021 and was up 40.0% from April 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Industrial Production Rose 0.8% in May
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021-Total industrial production increased 0.8% in May, according to the Federal Reserve.
Supply Chain Challenges Disrupting Domestic Manufacturers
New York, NY, June 14, 2021—In the latest sign of the U.S. economy’s post-pandemic disarray, even companies that have built domestic supply chains are running up against extreme shortages of goods and labor, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Americans Quitting Their Jobs at Highest Rate in Two Decades
New York, NY, June 14, 2021—More U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in at least two decades, signaling optimism among many professionals while also adding to the struggle companies face trying to keep up with the economic recovery, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Välinge Flooring Hardened Wood Floors Earns Greenguard Gold
Viken, Sweden, June 14, 2021—Välinge Flooring Hardened Wood Floors featuring Woodura surface technology have achieved Greenguard Gold certification—the highest Greenguard product rating.
Universal Fibers Launches Brand Refresh
Bristol, VA, June 14, 2021—Universal Fibers has announced the debut of its new visual elements, logo, and brand that accompany the re-launch of www.universalfibers.com.