Flokk brand Connection opens new state of the art manufacturing facility and offices in the UK

14 December, 2022

Connection, the latest brand to join European office furniture giant Flokk group have opened a bespoke designed and built manufacturing facility, housing warehouses and offices in Mirfield, Yorkshire. Attending the opening were Lars Røiri, CEO of Flokk and René Sitter, Senior Vice President, Central Europe, as well as key stakeholders to celebrate with the Connection team.

The new 45,000 sq ft facility is furnished with a state-of-the-art design and upholstery facility as well as an advanced manufacturing line, designed with the intent to contribute hugely towards the sustainability goals of Connection and the wider Flokk group.

 

Ethosource Office Furniture Announces Promotions Amid Extraordinary Company Growth In 2022

14 December, 2022

Ethosource Office Furniture, based in Morgantown along with offices in Reading and King of Prussia PA, announces the promotion of several executive level staff members as the company celebrates their highest grossing year in sales to date.

In a year that was challenging for many businesses, Ethosource experienced nearly 40% growth due to their ability to navigate the challenges of the supply chain and provide solutions for clients that allowed them to meet timelines and occupancy needs.

 

 

 

 

 

La-Z-Boy celebrating 50 years in Dayton

10 December, 2022

La-Z-Boy is celebrating its 50th year in Dayton this year and held a celebration on Wednesday, honoring the company’s employees and marking a milestone for the worldwide furniture manufacturer.

 

 

 

La-Z-Boy Announces Planned Retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands; Names Tj Linz as Successor

9 December, 2022

MONROE, Mich., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, today announced the planned retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands. Tj Linz, President, La-Z-Boy Retail, will assume Sawyer’s responsibilities at the end of April 2023, the start of the company’s fiscal 2024 year. Sawyer will remain with the company through June 2023 to ensure a seamless transition.

 

 

 

 

La-Z-Boy changing leadership for company’s Portfolio Brands

9 December, 2022

MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Inc. announced the planned retirement of Otis Sawyer, president of La-Z-Boy Portfolio BrandsT.J. Linz, president of La-Z-Boy Retail, will assume Sawyer’s responsibilities at the end of April 2023, the start of the company’s fiscal 2024 year. Sawyer will remain with the company through June 2023 to ensure a seamless transition.

 

La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

9 December, 2022

La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript December 1, 2022

La-Z-Boy Incorporated beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $1.05, expectations were $0.85.

 

 

Donated new office furniture outfits Grosse Pointe Historical Society building

7 December, 2022

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Historical Society now has a beautiful new building at 375 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms for its offices and archives, but the project wouldn’t have been complete without furniture to go with it.

 

 

 

 

Accounting expert named CFO of La-Z-Boy affiliated store chain

2 December, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tipperary Sales, a La-Z-Boy home furnishings dealer, appointed Heather Morin as the company’s CFO.

“The Tipperary CFO role is a high-level strategic partnership serving with the CEO and leadership team to further the mission of the company,” said Martha Brown, CEO of Tipperary Sales. “In this role, Ms. Morin will manage financial elements of the company while also collaborating with key executives on initiatives that better support business operations and growth for the next iteration of company success.”

Morin, a CPA, brings more than 20 years of public accounting and consulting expertise to Tipperary. Most recently with the accounting firm, Cherry Bekaert, Morin is a graduate of Augusta University with an MBA and a Bachelor of Business in Accounting. Morin will remain in Augusta, working from the company’s business services office.

 

 

 

New leadership team named for ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan

1 December, 2022

NEW YORK — Emerald, the parent company of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair and WantedDesign Manhattan, has made two leadership changes within its design group.

Kevin Gaffney has been promoted to group vice president of Emerald’s design group, and co-founders of WantedDesign, Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, will now assume the roles of brand directors for ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan.

Gaffney has 25 years of experience managing more than 60 trade shows. He has held leadership roles with Emerald, including for the Boutique Design NY (BDNY) and HD Expo shows.

 

 

 

Canadian office furniture company achieves highest level sustainability certification

1 December, 2022

Allseating, a Toronto-based manufacturer of office and contract furniture, says it’s the first Canadian company to achieve Level 3 certification by BIFMA for the seating furniture category.