ST. LOUIS – According to the Associated Press, Furniture Brands International Inc. cut its third quarter profit forecast, citing deteriorating trends in the home furniture market. The company projects earnings of $0.09 to $0.13 per share, which is down from the July 26 target of $0.18 to $0.22 per share.

July 24, 2006

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY -- A California Closets' warehouse was nearly destroyed when it was struck by tornado July 12. The twister, reportedly a first for Westchester County, tore down the company's winndows, walls and an entire floor. No one was serious injured, according to WCBS-TV.

 

 

O' FALLON, MO — St. Louis Closet Co. will celebrate its newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Saturday, June 3, at the Dardenne Prairie Plaza. In addition to St. Louis Closet Co.'s grand opening, Get The Door and American Family Insurance will also celebrate their grand openings in the plaza.

WAYNESVILLE, NC -- More Than Closets, owned by Vicky Pope, Anita Powell and Susan Rogers, recently won $10,000 in the Business Start-up Competition sponsored by the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce and the county Economic Development Commission.

COMMERCE, CA -- “Retooling America – Business Practices to Maximize Your Success,†is the theme of the 2007 Woodworking Industry Conference April 25-28 in St. Petersburg, FL. Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines will present the keynote speech. The annual WIC is sponsored by the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America, the Wood Machinery Industry Assn. and the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers. Members of the Wood Component Manufacturers Assn. are also being invited to attend for the second straight year.

VANCOUVER, WA -- TigerStop LLC recently completed a 10,000-square-foot expansion to its facility. The new space provides room for more research and development along with an increase in staff. The company said it has also upgraded its phone system and customer relationship management software.