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Dixie Group Q3 Sales Down 10% YOY, Income Up

Dalton, GA, November 5, 2020—The Dixie Group reported Q3 2020 net sales of $85.9 million, a 10% decline compared to Q3 2019’s $95.4 million, though sales of residential products were up 3%.

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Construction Starts Dipped 18% in September

Hamilton Township, NJ, November 5, 2020—Total construction starts dipped 18% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $667.7 billion, essentially taking back August’s gain, according to Dodge Data.

Urban Land Institute Offers Real Estate Forecast for '21 and '22

Washington, DC, November 5, 2020—The Urban Land Institute held its semi-annual real estate forecast on October 28 via webinar, and McMorrow Reports provided a list of key findings from the seminar.

Survey Reveals Progress in Return to Office for NYC Workers

New York, NY, November 5, 2020—The Partnership for New York City surveyed major employers between October 15 and 26 to measure progress in the return of Manhattan’s one million office workers. This updates surveys released in June and August.

Initial Jobless Claims Fell to 751K in last week of October

Washington, DC, November 5, 2020—In the week ending October 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 751,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Labor Productivity Increased 4.9% in Q3

Washington, DC, November 5, 2020—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 4.9% in Q3 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 43.5% and hours worked increased 36.8%.

Happy Feet Bolsters Sales Team

Ringgold, GA, November 5, 2020—Happy Feet International is bolstering its sales team to support its market expansion with the addition of two market managers.

Registration Now Open for November Coverings Connected Event

Arlington, VA, November 5, 2020––Coverings has announced the second Coverings Connected webinar’s schedule and registration. The multi-session, digital experience is scheduled to take place November 18 on Coverings’ website.

CTEF Raises $33K with First Online Auction

Pendleton, SC, November 5, 2020—CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, reports that its first online auction, which took place from October 21 to 26, was a success.