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Ge Ceo cites five potential bidders for appliances
General Electric Co Chief Executive Jeff Immelt on Wednesday named five non-U.S. appliance manufacturers, including China's Haier, South Korea's LG Electronics, Sweden's Electrolux, Mexico's Controladora Mabe ...
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The Drucker Difference: Conditioning the Corporate Athlete
Thirty-five years ago, in his classic Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices , Peter Drucker declared that the means by which most people had long run their organizations - through a mix of perks and ...
Whirlpool's Smart Fridges Get Smarter
Last fall, Whirlpool announced a new refrigerator meant to serve as a hub for personal and home electronics called CentralPark.
Accelerating Innovation with New Data Strategies
In 2006, when Dana Nickerson first arrived at Whirlpool Corporation , the product development system was hampered by an all-too-common engineering problem: the inability to find comprehensive data on the ...
GE Seeks Buyer for Appliance Unit: Lampert Interested?
GE / SHLD / SI / WHR Lampert has a $4 billion credit line and that is unused and about $1 billion in cash at Sears Holdings .
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GE plans to exit appliance business
“GE Appliances has a very strong brand ... and for more than 100 years has been one of the icons associated with GE in the United States”
General Electric Co. said Friday that it plans to sell or spin off its iconic appliance business that for a century sold refrigerators, air conditioners and ovens for millions of homes. via Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance
Appliance Factory Outlet Accused Of Racketeering
“They were having problems with customer service, so we decided to do away with them.”
The Denver District Attorney is conducting an investigation of one of Colorado's biggest appliance retailers. via cbs4denver.com
Whirlpool Worker Wins Decision in Injury Case
The Arkansas Appeals Court has overturned a state panel's decision to deny a Whirlpool worker compensation for his on-the-job injuries. via KATV Little Rock
It might seem too good to be true--upgrading from renting to ownership without choking on the down payment or being saddled with skyrocketing monthly payments. via GlobeSt.com
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Radiothon is way to help Red Cross
“Despite extensive efforts to reduce costs without affecting programming, we are facing the very real possibility that we may need to look at reducing or eliminating some services”
An increase in local needs from residential fires, military deployments, floods and more have taken a toll on finances with the Marion County American Red Cross Chapter. via Marion Star
Whirlpool to Hire 120 at Middle Amana Refrigerator Plant
More jobs at coming to Whirlpool Corp. refrigerator plant in Middle Amana in eastern Iowa. via KCRG
Smoker Fees For Health Insurance Remain A Hazy IssueLoading...
“Sometimes there's such an intangible factor a company has to stand up. Otherwise you might as well have no rules at all.”
Chicago Tribune Source: Chicago Tribune Wordcount: 1003 CHICAGO _ Smoking is a lightning rod for controversy, as is the question of whether workers who smoke should have to pay more for their health insurance. via Insurance News Net
Roundtable: Taking measure of which metrics matter
Marketing metrics have never been more important. The weak economy, which has caused scrutiny of all budgets, has given marketers yet another reason to put in place processes to measure the impact of their ... via BtoB Magazine
Whirlpool Sues Kenwood over Mixer Shape
Whirlpool Corp. filed a lawsuit against Kenwood Ltd., a subsidiary of Italian appliance maker De'Longhi SpA, for alleged trademark infringement. via Appliance
“Whirlpool Corp. is again taking aggressive legal steps to vigorously protect our proprietary products and technologies from infringement”
Whirlpool Corp. said Thursday that it has taken aggressive, new legal steps against LG Electronics Inc. via Detroit Free Press
The presidential field has been paired from fifteen-plus candidates to just four. via WHBF-TV Rock Island
Whirlpool Corporation Expands Legal Action Against LG Electronics...
“Whirlpool Corporation is again taking aggressive legal steps to vigorously protect our proprietary products and technologies from infringement”
Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it has taken aggressive, new legal steps against LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea, and its U.S. and Mexican affiliates. via KVOA-TV Tucson