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Whirlpool Corporation to Announce Second-Quarter Earnings and Hold Conference Call on July 21 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:18PMBENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release second-quarter 2011 financial results at 6 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 10 a.m. ET. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040202/DETU004LOGO ) To ...
Drink Up Deliciously Fresh Filtered Water This Summer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:08PMBENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This July, Whirlpool Corporation is celebrating "Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter Month" -- an initiative started in 2009 to remind consumers to change their refrigerator water filter every six months to ensure they receive the fresh, filtered drinking water. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110404/NY75862LOGO ...
Whirlpool, Greystar Sign National Appliance Agreement Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:24PMBenton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. and Charleston, S.C.-based Greystar Real Estate Partners announced today a new joint national appliance program that will allow the United States' largest multifamily property management company to provide stylish, quality appliances to its facilities at affordable prices.
Whirlpool Corporation and Greystar Sign National Appliance Agreement Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:19AMBENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation and Greystar Real Estate Partners announced today a new joint national appliance program that will allow the United States' largest multifamily property management company to provide stylish, quality appliances to its facilities at affordable prices. The agreement includes a preferred vendor program that will recommend ...
Whirlpool Corporation Chills Competition in the Kitchen Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:00AMWhirlpool Corporation's 100-year-old legacy of innovation has led to several top ratings in a leading consumer magazine in the refrigeration, cooking and dishwasher categories for Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid and Jenn-Air brands.
Majority of Consumers Perceive Their Homes as Minimally Green Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 10:20AMA recent survey conducted on behalf of Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity International by the NAHB Research Center* showed that 74 percent of consumers believe that less than a quarter of their home can be categorized as âgreen.â The complete study reported opinions from consumers and builders on various topics related to green home building.
Sears to hold grand opening in Alhambra Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 10:11PMALHAMBRA - A grand opening will be held today for the new Sears Home Appliance Showroom in Alhambra. The 5,000-square-foot store at 2115A Commonwealth Ave. opened its doors on May 23 and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday.
Whirlpool Brand Meets Homeowner Accessibility Needs with New ADA-Compliant Ranges Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:28AMWhirlpool brand is helping make cooking more accessible and for all homeowners with the introduction of two ADA-compliant* ranges. The WhirlpoolÂ® 30-inch drop-in self-cleaning ranges meet accessibility guidelines established by the ADA to make daily activities easier for those with limited mobility.
Whirlpool Corporation Wins Another Victory Against LG Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 6:32AMWhirlpool Corporation today announced that the United States District Court in Chicago refused to award any relief to LG on the last remaining claim in a lawsuit filed by LG in 2008. Â The Court found that "Whirlpool has established that its dryers do, in fact, use steam", and that "LG did not introduce expert testimony or credible evidence of even a single Whirlpool customer, retailer, or trade ...
Whirlpool profits, revenue up Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 11:59PMBy MICHELLE CHAPMAN
Business in brief | Boeing profit beats expectations; asset sales add to BP profits; other earnings reports Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 11:12PMBoeing Co. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit rose to $586 million, enough to beat Wall Street’s expectations. And the big airplane maker and defense contractor reaffirmed its profit and revenue guidance for the full year.
Whirlpool Reports First-Quarter 2011 Results Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 7:15PMBenton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. announced first-quarter net earnings of $169 million, or $2.17 a share, compared to $164 million, or $2.13 a share reported during the same period last year. Sales of $4.4 billion increased 3 percent from the $4.3 billion reported in the first quarter of 2010.
Fast Company Names Whirlpool Corporation One of the "World's 10 Most Innovative Consumer Products Companies" Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 2:57PMWhirlpool Corporation was recently named to Fast Company Magazine's World's 10 Most Innovative Consumer Products Companies list. Â Whirlpool ranked sixth on list. Â This is the second consecutive year Whirlpool has been named to the list.
KitchenAid Named Appliance "Brand of the Year" Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 8:00AMA study of American consumers by Harris Interactive, the research firm behind the well-regarded Harris Poll, has identified KitchenAid as Brand of the Year for the major appliance and small appliance brands. Â Results are determined on the basis of six key measurements including "brand equity," a keystone of the program that measures familiarity, quality and purchase consideration. Â Â
Whirlpool Corporation Named One of Diversity Employers Magazine's Top 100 Employers for Class of 2011 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMWhirlpool Corporation has been named one of Diversity Employers Magazine's Top 100 Employers for the Class of 2011. Whirlpool ranked No. 76 on the list.
Whirlpool Boosts Dividend 16.3 Percent Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 6:42PMBenton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. said Monday that its board of directors had approved a 16.3 percent increase in the dividend on its common stock.
Whirlpool Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 16.3% Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 5:49PMThe board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation declared today a 16.3% increase in the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 50 cents per share from 43 cents per share. Â The dividend is payable June 15, 2011, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2011.
Whirlpool Corporation Named One of the Most Reputable Companies in the United States for Fourth Consecutive Year Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMWhirlpool Corporation was named one of the Most Respected U.S. Companies by Forbes magazine and the Reputation Institute. This is the fourth consecutive year Whirlpool has been included in the Most Respected Companies list.
Rowhouse Rehab: The 7 Cs of Saving Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 2:35PMIts a good time to take a step back and examine all the ways, big and small, weve saved moneyor are trying to.
Whirlpool Corporation and Champion Home Builders, Inc. Sign National Contract Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 8:44AMAs a result of a recent national buying contract, Champion Home Builders, Inc. will now be including appliances from Whirlpool Corporation in all of its manufactured housing and modular home plants.
Bags filled with deals Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 3:36PMWith Easter and Mother’s Day coming up, not to mention being in the thick of bridal and baby season, why not pop into the gorgeous Creative Bag company, supplying custom bags and packaging to everyone from retailers to advertisers, marketing companies and everyone else since 1983. In addition to the custom arm of the business, the company has a pretty nifty cash and carry business distributing a ...
Mar-Bal, Inc. Invests in Operational Excellence Strategies Through Customer Collaboration Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 11:52AMMar-Bal, Inc., a Chagrin Falls, Ohio-based leader in the thermoset industry and innovative solutions provider, has made a long-term investment in their people resources by deploying Operational Excellence strategies gained by participating in the Whirlpool Six Sigma Operational Excellence program. Â
Whirlpool Corporation to Announce First-Quarter Earnings and Hold Conference Call On April 27 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 8:01AMWhirlpool Corporation will release first-quarter 2011 financial results at 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Â Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 10 a.m.
Whirlpool Corporation Kicks Off Second Annual "Kitchen Clean Up Month" Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 9:00AMDon't know where to start with your spring cleaning? Try the kitchen, and tackle one major appliance a week with help from the Whirlpool Institute of Kitchen Science experts during the second annual Kitchen Clean Up Month.
Most Consumers Feel They Only Moderately Understand How Smart Grid Technology Works Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 8:00AMAppliances that use Smart Grid technology are considered by experts to be the future of environmentally sustainable homes and green building. However, a recent survey found that most consumers that are aware of Smart Grid technology feel they only somewhat understand how it works.
Why inflation hurts more than it did 30 years ago Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 11:16PMWASHINGTON -- Inflation spooked the nation in the early 1980s. It surged and kept rising until it topped 13 percent.
Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Unveil Locations for Community Builds in 2011 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 8:00AMWhirlpool Corporation , the world's largest manufacturer of home appliances, and Habitat for HumanityÂ® International announce the Whirlpool communities hosting Habitat builds in 2011.
Reportlinker Adds Global Household Cooking Appliances Industry Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 5:49AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Shows Sentiment Toward Consumer Brands Improving for Second Straight Year Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 11:39AMBrands that give us comfort and provide value are driving an overall improvement in consumer sentiment according to the 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrendÂ® study conducted by Harris Interactive.
Whirlpool Corporation Chairman and CEO Jeff Fettig to Speak at the Detroit Economic Club Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 8:00AMJeff Fettig, Chairman & CEO of Whirlpool Corporation , will be speaking at the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. EST. He will focus on why Whirlpool Corporation is investing $1 billion in its U.S. footprint.
Whirlpool Corporation to Present at the Raymond James 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 7:20AMWhirlpool Corporation announced today that it will participate in the Raymond James 32nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Wednesday, March 9 at 9:15 a.m. ET at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Â Presenting for Whirlpool Corporation will be Marc Bitzer, president of Whirlpool North America. Â As part of the presentation, Whirlpool Corporation will be reaffirming its ...
Whirlpool Corporation Honored For Reputation, Sustainability and Diversity As Company Celebrates 100 Years Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 1:59PMWhirlpool Corporation , which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, today was named one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies, one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's 100 Best Corporate Citizens and one of DiversityInc Magazine's Top 50 Companies for Diversity.
Tickets for cooking school are going fast Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 11:00AMWEIRTON - The Taste of Home Cooking School is fast approaching and tickets are quickly disappearing. Tickets for the Tuesday show at the Serbian-American Cultural Center cost $10, and, according to officials, they are selling rapidly.
Jenn-Air Brand Experience Manager Earns Second Designer Designation Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 1:17PMBuilding on her expertise as a design education leader, Juliet Johnson, brand experience manager for Jenn-Air, recently earned her Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation. With home modifications for aging-in-place being the fastest growing segment of the home remodeling industry today, Johnson wanted to make sure she was well versed on strategies and techniques necessary for designing ...
Whirlpool Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 9:34AMThe board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation declared today a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share on the company's common stock. Â The dividend is payable March 15, 2011, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 25, 2011.
Appliance manufacturers hike prices Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 7:58PMNew York / Stockholm - Top appliance makers Whirlpool and Electrolux are raising prices to pass soaring raw material costs on to customers, but their attempts may not pass muster with bargain-hungry shoppers.
Appliance makers hike prices, risk "sticker shock" Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 1:39PMBy Dhanya Skariachan and Patrick Lannin
WRAPUP 4-Appliance makers hike prices, risk 'sticker shock' Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 1:36PM* Whirlpool Q4 EPS ex-items $2.11 vs Wall Street's $2.26
Whirlpool Reports Mixed 4Q Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 1:00PMWhirlpool reported adjusted net earnings of $2.11 per share and revenues of $5.04 billion for the last quarter of 2010.
Appliance makers hike prices, risk "sticker shock" Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 5:36AMNEW YORK/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Top appliance makers Whirlpool and Electrolux are raising prices to pass soaring raw material costs on to customers, but their attempts may not pass muster with...
Whirlpool Corporation Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 5:00AMWhirlpool Corporation announced today fourth-quarter net earnings of $171 million, or $2.19 per diluted share, compared to $95 million, or $1.24 per diluted share reported during the same period last year. Â Fourth-quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share totaled $2.11 compared to $1.67 in the prior year. Â Sales of $5.0 billion increased 4 percent from the fourth quarter of 2009.
Taste of Home back in Weirton Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 11:32PMWEIRTON - Michael Barna, a culinary specialist with Taste of Home, will share a number of recipes with residents of the Tri-State Area during the annual Taste of Home Cooking School set for March 8 at the Serbian-American Cultural Center, 1000...
Whirlpool Facility Operated by Penske Logistics Earns Certification and Top Marks Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 8:16AMREADING, PA--(Marketwire - January 14, 2011) - Whirlpool Corporation's regional distribution center in Perris, Calif. operated by Penske Logistics has earned certification and a top rating of 93.6 percent from the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). The certification and rating indicate the facility follows industry best operational practices.
Whirlpool Facility Operated by Penske Logistics Earns Certification and Top Marks Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 8:02AMREADING, PA--(Marketwire - 01/14/11) - Whirlpool Corporation's regional distribution center in Perris, Calif. operated by Penske Logistics has earned certification and a top rating of 93.6 percent from the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC). The certification and rating indicate the facility follows industry best operational practices. The 1.7 million-square-foot facility earned ...
CoreCentric Solutions Offers Homeowners Chance to Repair Appliances Instead of Replacing Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 8:48AMWith the down economy more homeowners are choosing to repair household appliances using Chicago-based CoreCentric Solutions, which can repair electronic appliance controls in as little as 24 – 48 hours for a mere fraction of the cost of a new appliance. (PRWeb January 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/corecentric/solutions/prweb4955414.htm
CoreCentric Solutions Offers Homeowners Chance to Repair Appliances Instead of Replacing Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 8:01AMWith the down economy more homeowners are choosing to repair household appliances using Chicago-based CoreCentric Solutions, which can repair electronic appliance controls in as little as 24 – 48 hours for a mere fraction of the cost of a new appliance.
Hot items for kitchens Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 7:02PMshare: digg facebook twitter Consumers' growing love of cooking has made coffee makers and a number of other small kitchen appliances among this holiday season's best-sellers. “Small items for the kitchen are booming,” said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates, a national retail consulting and investment banking firm in New York City. Citing a big turnaround by Bed Bath ...
Extended warranty often not worth it Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 5:18AMBuy a TV or a large appliance and, chances are, you'll be offered an extended warranty that goes beyond the manufacturer's warranty, intended to provide peace of mind in case your product stops working.
New Website Simplifies Furniture Shopping for Columbia Residents Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 9:26AMColumbia, IL Harres.com a leading home furniture and appliance retailer serving the Columbia region, has launched an innovative new website designed to help consumers save time, reduce travel, and eliminate the guesswork traditionally associated with the furniture shopping experience. The new website features visually stunning displays and detailed specifications of all available furniture items ...
Re-engineered curriculum Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 1:31AMThe Faculty of Engineering has introduced a core curriculum for the first two years of engineering study.