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Amalgamated Bank Reduces Stake in MillerKnoll, Inc. Amid COVID-19 Impact

Amalgamated Bank, a leading institutional investor, has reduced its stake in MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLKN) by 31.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The investor held 34,433 shares of the organization’s stock after selling 15,818 shares in Q4. This move has been made at a time when […]

Humanscale appoints long-time design partner to director post

NEW YORK — Humanscale has appointed Todd Bracher as creative director for the global brand. In his new role, he will lead creative and strategic positioning across Humanscale’s branding and product development. Bracher has served as a strategic advisor and design partner for more than 15 years, helping to create several products and global activations, including the award-winning […]

La-Z-Boy Announces Timing of Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release/ Conference Call

MONROE, Mich., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) will report its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, and will hold its quarterly investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the following day, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Allsteel furnishes interior of new 100% self-sufficient building

MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Stanley Center for Peace and Security unveiled its new 100% self-sufficient building that features furnishings from Allsteel that were redesigned and tweaked to meet sustainability requirements. When looking to complete the interior of The Stanley Center, the team turned to fellow Muscatine-native workplace furnishings brand, Allsteel. Finding a furniture solution that contributed […]

Steelcase Receives Gold Rating from EcoVadis for Industry-Leading Work Caring for People and the Planet, Earns Perfect Score on Environmental Scorecard

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steelcase announced today it was awarded a Gold rating from EcoVadis for the third consecutive year for its industry-leading commitments to the wellbeing of people and the planet. The company earned 100 percent on the EcoVadis environmental scorecard and continues to be ranked in the top […]

Steelcase subsidiary goes all-in on small business with new showroom

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Height-adjustable workplace furniture specialist AMQ has unveiled a new showroom in West Michigan. With the new space, along with its partnership with West Elm, the company is targeting small-to-medium-sized business, which it says represents a growing portion of the workforce. “AMQ’s commitment to small and medium sized businesses is what has driven us […]

MillerKnoll brands launch products, exhibits during Fulton Market Design Days

ZEELAND, Mich. — MillerKnoll is bringing its collective of brands to life through Design Works, a multiple-day event including product launches, exhibits and programs set for June 12-14 during Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago. “We are thrilled to partner with our MillerKnoll dealer network to welcome customers to our showrooms and retail space in Fulton Market again […]

Keeping reusable stuff out of landfills: Organization redistributes office furniture and more to nonprofits, other groups

Tons of office furniture ends up in landfills, and it could get worse as office workers continue to work from home rather than return to the office. Green Standards, a specialized environmental firm that works with corporations and government organizations to redistribute surplus office furniture, equipment and supplies, is working to make a difference.

TURNOVER AND PROFITS UP AT OFFICE FURNITURE FIRM

The chief executive of an office furniture designer and manufacturer, which converted into an Employee Ownership Trust in December, has hailed a year in which turnover and profits rose, as it looks to further expand its presence. For the year ended 31 July 2022, turnover at Bisley increased by 15.9 per cent from £67.4m to […]