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Retail Sales Unchanges in January

Retail Sales Unchanges in January

Washington, DC, February 14, 2007--Retail sales were unchanged in January, according to the Commerce Department. Sales excluding autos rose 0.3%. Compared with January of 2006, sales were up 2.3%. The figures are not adjusted for price changes.

Businesses Inventories Down in December

Washington, DC, February 14, 2007--Businesses worked down their inventories in December after a sharp buildup in previous months, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Pakistani Carpet-Makers Demand Incentives

Lahore, Pakistan, February 14, 2007--The Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (CMEA) in a meeting with a Trade Development Authority of Pakistan official has demanded incentives.

Lauzon Debuts Antique Collection at Surfaces

Las Vegas, NV, February 14, 2007--Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, debuted a timely addition to its product offering: the Antique Collection, presented in three warm and inviting Antique tones.

AIA Funds $2M Project for 150th Anniversary

Washington, D.C., February 14, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has launched a nationwide community service initiative called Blueprint for America to mark the organization’s 150th anniversary.

U.S. Flooring Delegation Invited to DomotexAsia

Shanghai, China, February 14, 2007--Organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia, Deutsche Messe AG and Chinafloors, the 9th Domotex asia ChinaFloor (DACF) show will take place March 28-30, 2007 in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

House of Tile and Stone Releases Novo Porcelain

Sun Valley, CA, February 13, 2007--House of Tile and Stone has just introduced the Novo International Brand of porcelain tiles, designed by leading Italian designers and manufactured by Negev’s state-of-the-art facility in the Negev Desert, Israel.