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Witex USA Inc. will offer its “Spring Spectacular” spiff program through its distributor network from March 1 to April 30 to promote its brand of laminate flooring.

In January, U.S. business inventories rose for the first time in a year in January, according to government reports which revealed that sales rose during the month as well.

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has hired John L. Miller III to serve as its manager of government affairs.

Congoleum Corp. recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31.

Retail sales rose 0.3% in February, according to a recent Commerce Department report.

Wholesalers sales showed the largest gain in 19 months in January, the Commerce Department recently reported.

Employment grew for the first time in seven months, beating expectations, as the jobless rate fell for a second straight month, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

Ceiling and flooring maker Armstrong Holdings Inc. reported a 17% rise in operating earnings, spurred by demand for its cabinets and easy-to-clean vinyl and laminate flooring.

Witex USA Inc. will open a new 50,000 square-foot facility in support of its newest lines of ceramic tile and wood flooring on March 15.

The U.S. Commerce Department reported that factory orders rose a higher-than-expected 1.6% in January, to a seasonally adjusted $325.8 billion, after a revised 0.7% rise in December.