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Washington, DC, March 14, 2019—Sales of new single-family houses in January 2019 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Washington, DC, March 14, 2019—Prices for U.S. imports advanced 0.6% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after ticking up 0.1% in January and falling 1.4% in December.
Dalton, GA, March 11, 2019—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2019—Construction spending during January 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,279.6 billion, 1.3% above the revised December estimate of $1,263.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Toano, VA, March 13, 2019-Lumber Liquidators has agreed to pay a $33 million penalty to settle federal charges it misled investors about the safety of its laminate flooring made in China and sold to U.S. customers, according to Reuters.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2019—New orders for manufactured durable goods in January increased $0.9 billion or 0.4% to $255.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Calhoun, GA, March 13, 2019—Mohawk has announced the appointment of Glenn R. Landau as chief financial officer and executive vice president for the company, effective April 1, succeeding Frank H. Boykin, whose planned retirement was announced in November.
Washington, DC, March 13, 2019—The Producer Price Index for final demand edged up 0.1% in February, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Kennesaw, GA, March 13, 2019 – Invista has announced Brook Brown as the new vice president of the Stainmaster brand, replacing Maggie Bidlingmaier, who was promoted to vice president of Surfaces in January of 2018.
Chicago, IL, March 13, 2019—The inaugural Domotex USA launched from February 28 to March 2 with 282 exhibitors from 25 countries for a total of 89,400 square feet of exhibition space.