Domotex USA's 2021 Show to be Postponed
Chicago, IL, July 2, 2020-Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, have announced that the trade show scheduled for March 1 to 3, 2021 will be postponed.
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ASID Successfully Advocates on Behalf of Florida Interior Designers
Tallahassee, FL, July 2, 2020-The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and IIDA have successfully advocated on behalf of interior designers in the state of Florida as the Deregulation of Professions & Occupations Bill was signed into law on June 30, 2020 by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Trade Deficit Widened by $4.8B in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020—The goods and services deficit was $54.6 billion in May, up $4.8 billion from $49.8 billion in April, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
MJ International Group Expanding Taiwan SPC Plant
New Taipei City, Taiwan, July 2, 2020—In response to increased demand for its vinyl tiles products, MJ International Group, a manufacturer of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) and stone plastic composite (SPC), is announcing the plan of facility expansion to establish a SPC plant in Taiwan.
Stainmaster Launches New Home Studio Experience with NFM
Kennesaw, GA, July 2, 2020—The Stainmaster brand and Nebraska Furniture Mart announce a new offering available at the Kansas City location that enables a brand new shopping experience for carpet-buying consumers.
Jobless Claims Rose by 1.4M in Last Week of June
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020—In the week ending June 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,427,000, a decrease of 55,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Private Sector Employment Added 2.3 Million Jobs in June
Roseland, NJ, July 1, 2020—Private sector employment increased by 2,369,000 jobs from May to June according to the June ADP National Employment Report.
Starnet Cancels Fall Membership Meeting
Columbus, OH, July 1, 2020--The Starnet board of directors has elected to cancel the 2020 Starnet Fall Membership Meeting scheduled for October 7 to 8 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Purchasing Managers Index Rose to 52.6% in June
Tempe, AZ, July 1, 2020—The June Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 52.6%, up 9.5 percentage points from the May reading of 43.1%, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Construction Spending Slid 2.1% in May
Washington, DC, July 1, 2020—Construction spending during May 2020 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,356.4 billion, 2.1% below the revised April estimate of $1,386.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.