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Import Prices Up 1.3% in February

Washington, DC, March 16, 2021—U.S. import prices advanced 1.3% in February following a 1.4% increase in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Distributive Trade Sales Rose 4.7% in January

Washington, DC, March 16, 2021- The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for January was estimated at $1,568.5 billion, up 4.7% from December 2020 and was up 7.1% from January 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Shaw Unveils Recipients of Sustain[HUMAN]ability Leadership Program

Dalton, GA, March 15, 2021-Shaw has unveiled the recipients of its 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability Leadership Recognition Program.

Blake Hill, National VP of Sales for Oriental Weavers, Has Died

Dalton, GA, March 15, 2021-Blake Hill, national vice president of sales for Oriental Weavers, 47, died March 6.

Americans Have Increasingly Negative Perceptions on China, Says Pew

New York, NY, March 15, 2021-A series of recent U.S. public opinion polls show some of the frostiest views ever toward China and indicate growing support for the Biden administration to take tougher stands aimed at influencing Beijing’s behavior, reports the Wall Street Journal.

RFCI Provides Update on Beautifully Responsible Campaign

La Grange, GA, March 15, 2021—In its report to resilient flooring manufacturers, the Resilient Floor Covering Institute and Shelton Group, validated the strong consumer preference for a healthy environment in the home.

INSTALL and FCICA Co-Hosting Event in Atlanta

Washington, DC, March 15, 2021—INSTALL and FCICA are collaborating to host a live event in the greater Atlanta, Georgia region.

Consumer Sentiment Rises 8.1% to 83.0 in Early March

Ann Arbor, MI, March 12, 2021-Consumer sentiment rose 8.1% to 83.0 in early March, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Atlanta Flooring Market Underway Now

Atlanta, GA, March 12, 2021-The Southeast Flooring Market is now underway at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alliance Flooring's Virtual Connect ‘21 Kicks Off March 15

Chattanooga, TN, March 12, 2021-Alliance Flooring will kick off its Connect ‘21 Virtual Product Showcase on March 15.