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Gasoline Pushes Wholesale Prices Higher

Washington, DC, March 14, 2013 -- Wholesale inflation in February rose by the most in five months mostly due to a spike in gasoline prices, according to the Labor Department.

Retail Sales Up In February

Retail Sales Up In February

Washington, DC, March 13, 2013--The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February were $421.4 billion, an increase of 1.1% from the previous month and 4.6% above February 2012.

COI's Piazza Ceramica to Return To Coverings

COI's Piazza Ceramica to Return To Coverings

New York, NY, March 13, 2013--The Ceramics of Italy pavilion "Piazza Ceramica" will once again return to Coverings 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia from April 29 to May 2.

Välinge and Taizhou Huali Extend Agreement

Välinge and Taizhou Huali Extend Agreement

Viken, Sweden, March 13, 2013--Välinge Innovation and Taizhou Huali Plastic Company has extended their cooperation on LVT with a license for use of Välinge's patented technologies on Fold Down installation.

Over 100 Participate in CFI Workshop

Over 100 Participate in CFI Workshop

Kansas City, MO, March 13, 2013—Over 100 flooring installers, dealers, claims analysts and industry associates participated in the CFI training event held in Dalton, Georgia’s Ryman Hall during the week of March 4.

Domotex Expands to New Continents

Domotex Expands to New Continents

Hannover, Germany, March 13, 2013—The organizers of Domotex, Deutsche Messe, have been steadily organizing offshoots of the show in various foreign markets, expanding the Domotex brand on new continents.

11th Annual Expo Revestir Largest Ever

11th Annual Expo Revestir Largest Ever

Sao Paulo, Brazil, March 12, 2013—The 11th Annual Expo Revestir (Brazilian Tile Show) held March 5 - 8 in Sao Paulo, Brazil was the largest in the show's history.

Flexitions Featured on HGTV Show

Flexitions Featured on HGTV Show

Dalton, GA, March 12, 2013--Flexitions Stainable Flexible Overlap Reducer will be featured on an upcoming episode of House Hunters Renovations.