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Milan, Italy, February 21--There is little direct link where a rise in producer prices leads to upward pressure on consumer prices, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Sandra Pianalto said on Monday.
Flint, MI, February 21--Thousands of years ago, tents in the Middle East were decorated by finely crafted, hand-woven rugs. Now, area rugs are enjoying a resurgence as hard-surface floors are becoming more popular, according to the Flint Journal.
Troy, MI, Hoffman Estates, IL, February 21--Sears and Kmart said that the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed merger has been declared effective.
Fostoria, OH, February 18--Roppe Corporation honored their top distributor and salesman at its 2004 Sales Awards and Dinner Banquet at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Black Creek, WI, February 21--When Ralph Lorenz yielded control of Ralph’s Hardwood Floors — the company he founded in 1965 — he handed it over to the new owner, his son Rod, according to the Post-Crescent.
Dalton, GA, February 21--Honeywell Zeftron nylon acknowledged Charles Shifflett of Kraft Foods Global for his recent participation in Floor Focus magazine’s "2004 Facility Managers Speak" survey.
Manchester, NH, February 18--During the past year, Carpet One has made a strong commitment on both a national and local level to support a range of worthy causes.
Kilmarnock, Scotland, February 18--A deal that would rescue stricken Stoddard International, Scotland's oldest carpet maker, is expected to be announced today, according to The Glasgow, Scotland Herald.
Mooresville, NC, February 18--Lowe's has named Maureen K. Ausura senior vice president of human resources.
Washington, DC, February 18—The producer price index for finished goods rose 0.3% in January after declining 0.3% in December, according to a report from the Labor Department.