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Productivity Rose by 10.1% in Q2

Washington, DC, September 3, 2020-Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 10.1% in Q2 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 37.1% and hours worked decreased 42.9%.

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Schluter Opens New Distribution/Training Facility in Dallas

Dallas, Texas, September 3, 2020—Schluter-Systems is opening a new distribution center, office and training facility in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas on September 1.

Balance of Trade Increased by $10.1 Billion in July

Washington, DC, September 3, 2020-The goods and services deficit was $63.6 billion in July, up $10.1 billion from $53.5 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Roger Davis, Formerly of J+J, Has Died

Lubbock, TX, September 3, 2020—Roger Davis, 58, died August 31 of colon cancer.

Initial Unemployment Claims Fell by 130K in Last Week of August

Washington, DC, September 3, 2020—In the week ending August 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 881,000, a decrease of 130,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Registration Open for Fall 2020 High Point Market

High Point, NC, September 3, 2020—Registration is open for the Fall 2020 High Point Market, scheduled for October 13 to 21.