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Virco Share Price Rises After Strong Q2 Report

Virco Manufacturing Corp. received a big boost in its stock price after reporting its fiscal second-quarter earnings this month. The Torrance-based manufacturer of school desks, chairs, tables and storage products saw its share price increase by nearly 9.5% between it closing price of $4.64 on Sept. 8 and the close of $5.08 on Sept. 11, the […]

Steelcase sees second quarter earnings soar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Steelcase’s second quarter results, announced Sept. 19, drew praise such as steller and soar from stock analysts. Second quarter earnings were up, and the future outlook looks bright with many companies releasing “return-to-office mandates, and we’re optimistic that our demand levels will improve as customers seek our help to evolve their workplaces to […]

Refreshed design direction, multiple brands highlight this new MillerKnoll space

ZEELAND, Mich. — Top 100 retailer MillerKnoll is charting new territory with its Dallas showroom. Located at 2811 McKinney Avenue, the MillerKnoll showroom is the company’s first space to combine both the Knoll and Herman Miller brands. In addition to these presentations, the showroom will present brand expressions from DatesWeiser, FilzFelt, Geiger, Hay, Muuto and NaughtOne. The […]

Allsteel’s Experience Center achieves LEED Gold Certification

CHICAGO – Allsteel’s state-of-the-art Experience Center located on the 3rd floor of 345 N. Morgan St. in Chicago has achieved LEED Gold certification, solidifying its position among a select group of sustainable and forward-thinking buildings. The company says that the recognition “underscores Allsteel’s commitment to environmental responsibility, innovation, and dedication to fostering a greener future.”

La-Z-Boy embarks on its digital transformation journey

“Everything starts with a business challenge as opposed to a technological challenge,” said Jorge Calvachi. “This iconic brand is almost a hundred years old, but they have never, ever had a consumer insights function.” Calvachi was hired about eighteen months ago as director of insights to fix that. He also calls himself an “insights rainmaker.” […]