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Washington, DC, March 14, 2023-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.5% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 6.0% before seasonal adjustment.
Stockholm, Sweden, March 14, 2023-Välinge and Bjelin have merged to form one company under the Bjelin brand.
Washington, DC, March 14, 2023—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.6 points in February to 90.9 but remains below the 49-year average of 98.
Columbus, OH, March 13, 2023-Michel Vermette has been named CEO and CFO of America’s Floor Source.
Lewisburg, PA, March 14, 2023-Fred Essis, 82, president and CEO of Essis and Sons, died March 3.
Newport Beach, CA, March 14, 2023—Roth MKM, an investment bank focused on advising and financing growth companies, announced the release of its 2023 Millennial Survey, a proprietary survey examining current trends, spending patterns and favorite brands across eight consumer categories.
Richmond, VA, March 14, 2023-LL Floring has appointed Terry Blanchard as the interim CFO.
High Point, NC, March 13, 2023—The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces the keynote speakers for opening day and Sunday of its 2023 event, which runs April 22 to 26 in High Point, North Carolina.
Aiken, SC, March 13, 2023—Shaw’s Plant 78, located in Aiken County, South Carolina, is in the midst of an expansion, reports the Aiken Standard.
Amasa, MI, March 13, 2023—Connor Sports, a Gerflor company, is again the official court supplier for the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, culminating in the Final Four.