Import Prices Rose 0.4% in February
Washington, DC, March 15, 2018—U.S. import prices increased 0.4% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after rising 0.8% in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Starnet & NTCA Complete First Joint Training Program
Darien, CT, March 15, 2018—Starnet Commercial Flooring announced that it completed the first annual Starnet NTCA Tile and Stone Training program.
Retail Sales Rose 4.0% YOY in February
Washington, DC, March 14, 2018—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February 2018 were $492.0 billion, a decrease of 0.1% from the previous month, but 4.0% above February 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipments Up 5.7% YOY
Washington, DC, March 14, 2018—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for January was estimated at $1,426.0 billion, down 0.2% from December 2017 but was up 5.7% from January 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
MFA & SCS Global Launch Pilot Multilayer Flooring Certification
Calhoun, GA, March 14, 2018—The Multilayer Flooring Association (MFA) and SCS Global Services announced a pilot certification for new resilient flooring products in the multilayer format with rigid polymer cores.
Compliance Dates Set for Formaldehyde Act
Sterling, VA, March 14, 2018—The parties in Sierra Club v. Pruitt have reached an agreement that sets the "manufactured by" dates for the Formaldehyde Act of Title VI of the Toxic Substances Control Act to June 1, 2018 for producers and fabricators of composite wood panels, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association, formerly known as the Hardwood, Plywood & Veneer Association.
Lexmark Announces Several Company Promotions
Dalton, GA, March 14, 2018—With a focus on growing from within, Lexmark Residential is proud to announce a new vice president of residential sales, Chris Petrie.
I4F Announces Expansions in The Netherlands and China
Eindhoven, The Netherlands, March 14, 2018—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the opening of two new offices: one in the Netherlands, Europe and the other in Shanghai, China.
Bob Shaw Inducted into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, March 14, 2018—Bob Shaw, founder and chairman of Engineered Floors and co-founder and former head of Shaw Industries, has been inducted into the Junior Achievement of Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
J+J Flooring Hosts Retirement Event for David Jolly
Dalton GA, March 13, 1018—J+J Flooring hosted a retirement party for outgoing president David Jolly, who is retiring from the firm at the end of this week.