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Washington, DC, June 15, 2021—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for May 2021 were $620.2 billion, a decrease of 1.3% from the previous month, but 28.1% above May 2020, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for April was estimated at $1,621.1 billion, up 0.6% from March 2021 and was up 40.0% from April 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Washington, DC, June 15, 2021-Total industrial production increased 0.8% in May, according to the Federal Reserve.
New York, NY, June 14, 2021—In the latest sign of the U.S. economy’s post-pandemic disarray, even companies that have built domestic supply chains are running up against extreme shortages of goods and labor, reports the Wall Street Journal.
New York, NY, June 14, 2021—More U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in at least two decades, signaling optimism among many professionals while also adding to the struggle companies face trying to keep up with the economic recovery, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Viken, Sweden, June 14, 2021—Välinge Flooring Hardened Wood Floors featuring Woodura surface technology have achieved Greenguard Gold certification—the highest Greenguard product rating.
Bristol, VA, June 14, 2021—Universal Fibers has announced the debut of its new visual elements, logo, and brand that accompany the re-launch of www.universalfibers.com.
Toronto, ON, June 11, 2021—Lynx Equity Limited is pleased to announce the synergistic acquisition of New Jersey’s Shehadi Commercial Flooring.
Ann Arbor, MI, June 11, 2021—Consumer sentiment rose 4.2% to 86.4 in early June, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.