A new global report has been released comparing high school teacher salaries around the world, and some countries are putting the United States to shame. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released data on the average wage for a public school teacher. These numbers are important clues to the economic sustainability of a country, as half the public school workforce is made up of teachers, with the other half being guidance counselors, nurses, and other trained professionals such as … Continue reading “New Report Shows Shocking Disparity Between Teacher Salaries Worldwide”
Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears
Posted on August 2, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Business, Featured News Leave a comment on Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With SearsSome home improvement trends never change, like the fact that 90% of homeowners prefer hardwood or tile floors in their kitchen. However, the home improvement industry itself is undergoing some major changes this year. Case in point: online retail giant Amazon is officially entering the home improvement world. This July shares of Home Depot and Lowe’s were hit hard after Amazon announced a new deal with Sears Holdings. The total market loss for Home Depot, Lowe’s, Whirlpool, and Best Buy … Continue reading “Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears”
New Real Estate Broker In California Is a Robot
Posted on July 31, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Featured News Leave a comment on New Real Estate Broker In California Is a RobotHomebuyers rarely find the home of their dreams without making some kind of change. For many, that change is directed toward the kitchen, where 84% upgraded their lighting, according to a 2017 study by U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends. However, for future homebuyers, this may not be the case in the future. A new kind of real estate broker is finding the right homes for families by answering any residential question you ask, including what type of lighting is in the … Continue reading “New Real Estate Broker In California Is a Robot”
Uponor Invests $6.5 Million In New Facility, 11th Thus Far
Posted on July 31, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Featured News Leave a comment on Uponor Invests $6.5 Million In New Facility, 11th Thus FarIndoor plumbing dates back to 2500 B.C., and a lot has changed since then. The tools, the basic layouts, and the purposes of the utility might all look a little similar, but there probably wasn’t as high a demand for plumbers. Or plumbing fixtures. Situations like increasing drought-like conditions around the world, aging water distribution plants, and drainage systems in need of replacement, have created a need for more fixtures. The market size is expected to continue to grow well … Continue reading “Uponor Invests $6.5 Million In New Facility, 11th Thus Far”
Furniture Markets To See Dramatic Growth By 2023
Posted on July 28, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Featured, Featured News Leave a comment on Furniture Markets To See Dramatic Growth By 2023The furniture market is massive, with total sales of $101.41 billion in 2013, and it’s only expected to continue growing. Furniture is the third most expensive thing a family will purchase after a house and a car. And with more and more millennials entering the housing market in coming years, the industry can only grow further. In fact, experts are actually predicting that the industry will reach a massive $186.5 billion by 2023. One report, by Credence Research, explains why … Continue reading “Furniture Markets To See Dramatic Growth By 2023”
What Does The Trump Administration’s Increase On Steel Import Prices Mean For Auto Makers?
Posted on July 26, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Featured Leave a comment on What Does The Trump Administration’s Increase On Steel Import Prices Mean For Auto Makers?In 1953, when the very first Corvette came out, the price of steel was very different than it is today. That first Corvette was available for $3,513, which would have been quite the sum. But the price of steel is on the minds of many in the auto industry today, with concerns over how President Trump’s administration will handle the imports of the valuable metal. Kristin Dziczek, Director of Industry, Labor, and Economics at the Center for Automotive Research in … Continue reading “What Does The Trump Administration’s Increase On Steel Import Prices Mean For Auto Makers?”
How Would President Trump’s Steel Tariffs Affect Auto Industry?
Posted on July 26, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Featured News Leave a comment on How Would President Trump’s Steel Tariffs Affect Auto Industry?Now that President Trump’s “Made in America” week has concluded, what exactly is the state of Made in America products? Since the beginning of his campaign, the 45th president has pledged to protect Made in the USA goods and vowed to reverse trade deals and offshoring practices that hurt U.S. workers. During Made in America week, President Trump delivered a speech in front of manufacturing executives from all 50 states, and he had nothing but kind words for these job … Continue reading “How Would President Trump’s Steel Tariffs Affect Auto Industry?”