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Companies Trimming Office Space, Embracing Hybrid Workplace Model

Companies Trimming Office Space, Embracing Hybrid Workplace Model

New York, NY, April 7, 2021—Big companies are making plans to stick with city-center office buildings but are cutting back on space and driving down rent prices for years to come, according to an analysis of U.S. office leasing trends prepared for The Wall Street Journal.

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $3.3B in February

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $3.3B in February

Washington, DC, April 7, 2021—The goods and services deficit was $71.1 billion in February, up $3.3 billion from $67.8 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Couristan Announces Price Increase

Couristan Announces Price Increase

Fort Lee, NJ, April 6, 2021—While Couristan has always put forth effort to offset increasing costs, while providing the highest quality products and service, it is now dealing with increased raw material, labor, shipping and other related costs, making it necessary to implement a price adjustment to its entire area rug assortment.

Tarkett Joins Material Bank

Tarkett Joins Material Bank

Dalton, GA, April 6, 2021—Tarkett Hospitality is partnering with Material Bank to give design and architect professionals a simple way to search and sample the company’s running line broadloom.

Return-to-Work Trends in New York City Reported

Return-to-Work Trends in New York City Reported

New York, NY, April 6, 2021—The Partnership for New York City surveyed major employers between February 24 and March 8 to project how long Manhattan’s one million office workers will continue to work remotely.

Hardwood Imports Rose 25% in January

Hardwood Imports Rose 25% in January

Washington, DC, April 5, 2021-In January, U.S. imports of hardwood flooring jumped by 25% as imports from China more than doubled, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.