Labor Productivity Rose 2.4% in Q2
Washington, DC, August 7, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.4% in Q2 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 3.7% and hours worked increased 1.3%.
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Jobless Claims Rose by 7,000 in Week Ending August 2
Washington, DC, August 7, 2025—In the week ending August 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 226,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Mohawk Performance Accessories Sponsoring TISE Installer Competition
Calhoun, GA, August 7, 2025-Mohawk’s Performance Accessories is once again sponsoring The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition, marking the fourth consecutive year of support.
24th Edition of Tile of Spain Awards Now Accepting Entries
Castellón, Spain, August 7, 2025-The 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior design and MTP is now open, reaffirming ASCER's commitment to promoting the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architectural and interior design projects.
Mortgage Applications Rose 3.1% in Week Ending August 1
Washington, DC, August 6, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 3.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 1, 2025.
ITR Economics Offers In-depth Examination of July Jobs Report
Manchester, NH, August 6, 2025—"The July jobs report is making headlines as ‘dismal’ or ‘a sharp slowdown,’ and some say it is a sign that the labor market is ‘hitting stall speed.’
Beaulieu Partners with Digimarc for Digital Product Passports for Flooring
Waregem, Belgium, August 6, 2025—Beaulieu International Group (BIG) and Digimarc Corporation, a pioneer in digital watermarking technologies, have successfully demonstrated that invisible digital watermarks are a highly effective solution for delivering CPR-mandated construction Digital Product Passports (DPP) to the flooring industry while uniquely meeting its complex needs.
Ecore Names Jeff Coté President and COO
Lancaster, PA, August 6, 2025-Ecore International announced that Jeff Coté has joined Ecore as president and chief operating officer (COO).
SCI Flooring, Owned by Rainier, Acquires Flooring Partners
Seattle, WA, August 5, 2025-Rainier Partners and its portfolio company SCI Flooring have announced the platform’s third add-on acquisition, Flooring Partners.
Trade Deficit Narrowed by $11.5 Billion in June
Washington, DC, August 5, 2025-The goods and services deficit was $60.2 billion in June, down $11.5 billion from $71.7 billion in May, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.