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HNI Corporation to Acquire Steelcase Inc.

MUSCATINE, Iowa & GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) and Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HNI will acquire Steelcase in a cash and stock transaction, with a total consideration of approximately $2.2 billion to Steelcase common shareholders. Under the terms of the agreement, […]

La-Z-Boy to acquire 15 more of its namesake stores

MONROE, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Inc, signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store network in the Southeast from Atlanta Furniture Galleries owned by Tom and Amy DeGoey. The DeGoey business is the second-largest independent operator within the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store network, with 15 stores, four warehouses, and approximately $80 million in […]

FlexiSpot expands leadership team with 2 appointments

IRVINE, Calif. — Ergonomic furniture manufacturer FlexiSpot has named two industry professionals to key sales leadership roles as the company makes moves to expand its smart furniture offerings. Tony LaPlante has been named senior vice president of sales for Catherine’s Home, FlexiSpot’s new residential and smart furniture division. According to the company, LaPlante will help develop home furnishing solutions that […]

Japan’s KOKUYO to Acquire Furniture Company HNI India

KOKUYO Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese enterprise engaged in office furniture and stationery business, today announced the execution of a binding agreement to acquire the India businesses of HNI Corporation, operating under the brand name of HNI Office India. Full Article [/av_image]‘ link_target=’_blank’ size=’x-large’ position=’center’ icon_select=’yes’ icon=’ue84e’ font=’entypo-fontello’ color=’theme-color’ custom_bg=’#444444′ custom_font=’#ffffff’ admin_preview_bg=”]

Boss Design acquired by Japanese based furniture giant Okamura

Boss Design, one of the UK’s most prominent designers of office furniture has announced its acquisition by Japan’s largest manufacturer  Okamura. This acquisition fits with Okamura’s stated strategy to enhance its overseas business with Boss Design’s strong presence in the European and US markets, and extensive portfolio of products making it an attractive proposition. The […]

La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Present at Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference

MONROE, Mich., Feb. 24, 2025 — La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, today announced that Melinda D. Whittington, Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer; Taylor Luebke, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Mark Becks, Director Investor Relations and Corporate Development will participate in a fireside […]