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New York, NY, September 11, 2020-The U.S. economy and labor market are recovering from the coronavirus-related downturn more quickly than previously expected, economists said in a monthly survey, reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, September 11, 2020—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, September 11, 2020-U.S. imports of hardwood plywood from China have plummeted from 1.370 billion square feet in 2017 to 139 million square feet in the last 12 months, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2020-At a time of immense strain on recycling efforts across the country, carpet recycling in California saw significant progress in 2019, according to the just-released California Carpet Stewardship Program 2019 Annual Report.
Hackettstown, NJ, September 10, 2020-Registration is now open for the 2021 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2020-Shaw Floors has announced the expansion of its DIY-focused Floorigami peel-and-stick carpet tile platform with an industry-first, interactive e-commerce experience.
Washington, DC, September 10, 2020—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.3% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Flowood, MS, September 10, 2020—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its 2020 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories.
Washington, DC, September 10, 2020—In the week ending September 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 884,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mountville, PA, September 9, 2020—AHF Products has announced it will increase prices on hardwood products in the U.S. and Canada, averaging 4% to 6%, effective on October 19.