Today's Flooring News

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Cleveland Fed President Discounts Link of PPI to C

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.

Brooklyn Firm Receives State Funds

Brooklyn, NY, February 18--IceStone, LLC, the Brooklyn manufacturer of recycled-glass based durable surface material used for countertops and flooring, has been awarded $200,000 in research and development funding from New York State's Environmental I

Consumer Sentiment Off

Ann Arbor, MI, February 18--The University of Michigan said today its preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 94.2 from 95.5 in January.

Deal Saving Stoddard to be Announced

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.

Producer Prices Up, Core Index Up More

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.

US Floors Buys Natural Cork

Dalton, GA, February 17--US Floors bought Natural Cork and is now operating under the brand names Natural Floors and Natural Cork.