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Jan 09, 2024 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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2023 Trade Deficit Down 18.4% YOY on Reduced Imports

Washington, DC, January 9, 2024-The goods and services deficit was $63.2 billion in November, down $1.3 billion from $64.5 billion in October, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Today's Flooring News

Small Business Optimism Index Rose to 91.9 in December

Washington, DC, January 9, 2024—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.3 points in December to 91.9, marking the 24th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.

Former Mannington CEO Tony Kelly Has Died

Salem, NJ, January 9, 2024-- Tony Kelly, former president and CEO of Mannington Mills, passed away on January 3 at the age of 88.

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 3% in December

Bedford, MA, January 9, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, rose 3% in December to 186.6 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 181.5.

Homebuilding Expected to Remain Strong in 2024

Charlotte NC, January 9, 2024-"Home building was the big story in the group in 2023 as the incredibly low turnover of existing homes drove prospective buyers to new construction,” reports Truist.

Nearly 20% of U.S. Office Space Sat Empty in Q4

New York, NY, January 9, 2024-"America’s offices are emptier than at any point in at least four decades, reflecting years of overbuilding and shifting work habits that were accelerated by the pandemic,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Inside Edge Names Tammy Redpath CEO

Eagan, MN, January 9, 2024-Inside Edge, a provider of commercial interior services for nationwide retail customers, has announce dthe appointment of Tammy Redpath as its new chief executive officer.

Stanton Names Tippett Regional VP Hard Surface for South-Central

Woodbury, NY, January 9, 2024-Stanton Carpet Corporation has appointed Deb Tippett in the newly created role as regional vice president hard surface for the South-Central region.

GA Northwest Technical Launches Dual Enrollment Installation Program

Dalton, GA, January 9, 2024-At Georgia Northwest Technical College (GNTC), class is now in session with the inaugural participation of dual enrollment high school students from Dalton Academy.