Unilin Adds Unicoat to Patent Portfolio
Waregem, Belgium, June 11, 2021-Unilin Technologies' waterproof coating for flooring “Unicoat” is the newest patented innovation in its patent portfolio.
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Consumer Prices Rose 0.6% in May
Washington, DC, June 10, 2021-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Jobless Claims Drop to 13-Month Low in First Week of June
Washington, DC, June 10, 2021-In the week ending June 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 376,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 385,000, according to the Department of Labor.
John Stephens Named VP of Consumer Strategy for Shaw
Dalton, GA, June 10, 2021—The residential division of Shaw Industries has named John Stephens vice president of consumer strategy, reporting to the recently-named vice president of residential marketing and digital commerce, Nina LoCicero.
Daltile Announces 2021 Advisory Board for Statements Program
Dallas, TX, June 10, 2021—Daltile is pleased to present its new 2021 advisory board for the Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program.
Armstrong Announces New Coverage for Midwest Territory
Lancaster, PA, June 9, 2021-As was previously communicated, Armstrong Flooring will end its relationship with Ohio Valley Flooring, effective July 3, and will expand the territories of two key distributors and service the remainder of the market on a direct basis.
Number of Loans in Forbearance Decreased in May
Washington, DC, June 9, 2021—The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by two basis points from 4.18% of servicers' portfolio volume in the prior week to 4.16% as of May 30, 2021.
Mortgage Applications Decreased 3.1% in First Week of June
Washington, DC, June 9, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 3.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 4, 2021.
April Wholesaler Sales Rose 0.8% from March, Up 43.6% YOY
Washington, DC, June 9, 2021—April 2021 sales of merchant wholesalers were $570.8 billion, up 0.8% from the revised March level and were up 43.6% from the revised April 2020 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mannington Names 2021 "Art is Cool" Awardwinners
Salem, NJ, June 9, 2021—Mannington Mills has announced the recipients of its 2021 “Art is Cool” awards.