| Residents react to Thomasville layoffs THOMASVILLE, N.C. a ' People in the city of Thomasville are reacting to the announcement of some 1,400 layoffs by Furniture Brands International, the parent company of Thomasville Furniture. topix.com |
Haworth offers upgrades, new task lights Haworth Inc. joins its competitors in bringing a new task light to the market, as office furniture makers place a higher emphasis on office lighting that works better with today's designs. topix.com |
CompX Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend CompX International Inc. announced today that its board of directors has declared CompX's regular quarterly dividend of twelve and one-half cents per share on its class A and class B common stock, payable on December 22, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 10, 2009. topix.com |
Furniture Brands names Jim Brenner chief marketing officer ST. LOUIS a ' Furniture Brands International has named Jim Brenner as its chief marketing officer. topix.com |
Exercise Ball vs. Desk Chair Exercise balls are becoming a popular alternative to plain old office chairs, a way — some say — to burn more calories and improve posture. nytimes.com |