Sinking economy distresses voters
Rocky Moreau, right, helps a customer in the showroom at Oak World on East Flamingo Road in Las Vegas on Friday. topix.com |
Sun Capital sells more Furniture Brands stock
HIGH POINT a ' Sun Capital has continued to reduce its holdings in full line supplier Furniture Brands International, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. topix.com |
Report: Steelcase plans to open third plant in Mexico
Steelcase Inc. said Wednesday it will open a new chair-manufacturing plant in Reynosa, Mexico, by early next year, just weeks after announcing plans to shut down its big Pyramid office building in Gaines Township. topix.com |
Slobproof Sofas and Chairs
A new furniture line uses a softer version of Crypton, the nearly impenetrable material that can be cleaned with a sponge. nytimes.com |
Guru Stocks Raising Dividends: DOV, LEG, CSL, ITW, HGIC
This is the group of companies who raised their dividend during the week: Dover Corp., Leggett & Platt Inc., Carlisle Companies Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., and Harleysville Group Inc. topix.com |