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Import Prices Rose 0.6% in February

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.

WFCA Seeking Nominations for Hall of Fame Awards

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.

Construction Spending Rose 1.3% in January

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.

Lumber Liquidators to Pay $33 Million Fine as Part of High-Formaldehyde Laminate Scandal

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.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 0.4% in January

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.

Glenn Landau Named CFO of Mohawk

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.