Steelcase plans to close hospital furniture plant in Canada
Steelcase Inc. plans to close a plant in Canada that makes hospital furniture. The Grand Rapids office furniture-maker will shutter the Waterloo, Ontario, plant by October, resulting in the elimination of up to ... topix.com |
Union official says bank 'morally wrong' to not act to stall Meadowcraft auction
A union leader today criticized lender Wells Fargo & Co. for allowing a Friday liquidation of Birmingham-based Meadowcraft Inc .'s assets even though the wrought-iron furniture's management is attempting to raise financing to save the company. topix.com |
4Q sales down at least 28% for Furniture Brands International
ST. LOUIS a ' Furniture Brands International said it expects fourth-quarter sales to be $280 million to $290 million, some 28% to 30% below the fourth quarter of 2008. topix.com |
Business Journal: Nordstrom Rack is hiring
St. Louis Business Journal Editor Patricia Miller joined NewsChannel 5's Jennifer Blome to discuss the latest headlines. topix.com |
Leggett & Platt Inc. has overcome weak market demand
No. 18, Leggett & Platt Inc., the Carthage, Mo.-based diversified manufacturer of components for the home, office and automotive industry, reported solid second quarter financial results after a disappointing 2009 characterized by weak market demand. topix.com |