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Report: How Americans buy furniture in today's market

HomeByMe has released a new report, The Digital Furniture Index: How Americans Buy Now. The report highlights the way Americans shop for furniture and kitchens. Consumers get inspired online, personalize purchases, but still value stores for guidance. Expectations are evolving as fast as digital habits, and retailers must keep pace.

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New apprenticeship initiative to boost skills in robotics, advanced manufacturing

Robotics leader Fanuc is teaming up with Wisconsin-based Rockwell Automation to form an accelerated work and learn apprenticeship initiative. The program is designed to upskill current and future workers for jobs in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and automation.
 
The companies have developed a credential program, which includes fundamental robotics (Robot Operator) and automation (PLC Operator). The program offers a second level of credentials for Robot and PLC Technicians.