Job Openings Steady at 8.1 Million in November
Washington, DC, January 7, 2025—The number of job openings was little changed at 8.1 million on the last business day of November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Don Mercer Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, January 6, 2025-Don Mercer, 80, former Mohawk executive, died January 4.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Declined 0.4% in November
Washington, DC, January 6, 2025-- New orders for manufactured goods in November, down three of the last four months, decreased $2.1 billion or 0.4% to $586.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.5% October increase.
TrueTouch Announces Partnership with William M. Bird
New Smyrna Beach, FL, January 6, 2025—TrueTouch announced a strategic partnership with William M. Bird.
Gillespie Group Rebrands as TGG Floors
Dayton, NJ, January 6, 2025—Gillespie Group has rebranded as TGG Floors, according to ROI-NJ.com.
National Average Rent Declined Slightly in November
Charlotte, NC, January 6, 2025—"As shown by a recent multi-family rental report from Yardi Matrix, the national average rent fell by about $5 during the month of November,” according to Truist.
Unilin Secures European Patent on Hybrid Core Technology
Waregem, Belgium, January 6, 2025—Unilin Technologies has secured additional patent protection for its hybrid core technology.
Flooring Partners Acquires The Flooring Edge
Baltimore, MD, January 3, 2025-Flooring Partners has acquired Ohio-based independent flooring company The Flooring Edge, which includes the operations doing business as Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design (Green), Carpet Country & Design Center (Twinsburg) and Young’s Floor Covering (Port Clinton).
CalRecycle Approves Assessment Increase
Dalton, GA, January 3, 2025-CalRecyle has approved the assessment increase requested by CARE, effective February 1.
Southwest Flooring Market Opens January 9 in Arlington, Texas
Marietta, GA, January 3, 2025-The Flooring Markets has announced that the Southwest Flooring Market, the first major flooring event of the year, will open next January 9 and run through January 10 at the Loews Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, Texas.