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Jun 24, 2021 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Cali Acquired by U.K.'s Victoria

Worcestershire, UK, June 24, 2021-Victoria, England-based designers, manufacturers and distributors of flooring, announced the further expansion of its existing North American distribution business with the acquisition of Cali Bamboo Holdings.

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Architecture Billings Index Rose to 58.5 in May

Washington, DC, June 23, 2021—Demand for design services from U.S. architecture firms continues to grow at a vigorous pace, according to a report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Shannon Cochran Named Patcraft Brand Leader

Dalton, GA, June 24, 2021—Shaw Industries has named Shannon Cochran the new Patcraft brand leader, effective immediately.

GDP Steady at 6.4% in Q1, According to Third Estimate

Washington, DC, June 24, 2021—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.4% in the first quarter of 2021, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 2.3% in May

Washington, DC, June 24, 2021-- New orders for manufactured durable goods in May increased $5.7 billion or 2.3% to $253.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Initial Jobless Claims Slid 7,000 to 411,000 in Third Week of June

Washington, DC, June 24, 2021—In the week ending June 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 411,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Teknoflor Receives Vizient Environmentally Preferred Contract

Milwaukee, WI, June 24, 2021—Teknoflor, a supplier of high-performance commercial flooring, has received an environmentally preferred contract from Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest member-driven health care performance improvement company.

Ecore Announces Name Changes on Athletic Collections/Products

Lancaster, PA, June 24, 2021—Ecore has announced some changes in the way the company refers to two of its Ecore Athletic collections and products.