Labor Productivity Declined 1.5% in Q1
Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 1.5% in Q1 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 0.2% and hours worked increased 1.3%.
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Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 Hosted More than 83K Attendees
Shanghai, China, June 5, 2025-Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025, which took place from May 26 to 28 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) celebrating its 27th edition, hosted 83,056 visitors from 124 countries, the highest number of participating nations since the event’s inception.
Mannington Issues Third "Values in Action" Sustainability Report
Salem, NJ, June 5, 2025—For the third year, Mannington Mills, Inc. issued its Values in Action report detailing the fifth-generation company’s initiatives to reduce its environment impact and enhance its social responsibility efforts, while building a business that remains adaptable and staying true to its long-held values.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 8,000 in Week Ending May 31
Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—In the week ending May 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 247,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Ceramics of Italy Launches Fifth Destination: Cersaie | Bologna Program
New York, NY, June 5, 2025—Ceramics of Italy has announced the launch of its fifth annual Destination: Cersaie | Bologna program.
William M. Bird Partners with Audacity Flooring
Charleston, SC, June 5, 2025-William M. Bird has formed a partnership with Audacity Flooring.
Tim Joyce, Co-Founder of FloorExpo, Has Died
Atlanta, GA, June 5, 2025—Tim Joyce, co-founder of FloorExpo, has died.
Leon Anderson, Former VP of The Mart, Has Died
Glen Ellyn, IL, June 5, 2025—Enoch (Leon) Anderson, 88, former vice president at The Mart in Chicago, died May 23.
Showcase Interiors Flooring America Celebrating 50 Years
Rexberg, ID, June 5, 2025--Showcase Interiors Flooring America is celebrating 50 years of business.
Single-Family Construction Activity Mixed in Q1 2025
Washington, DC, June 4, 2025—Single-family construction growth registered modest gains in small metro areas and declines in large metro counties while apartment growth is shifting to counties with lower population densities, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HGBI) for the first quarter of 2025.