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Though better than expected, Steelcase sales burdened by inflation

FurnitureToday Contract and office furniture giant Steelcase reported first quarter revenue of $740.7 million, a loss of $11.4 million over last quarter. Nevertheless, the performance was better than expected and well above last year’s first quarter revenue of $556 million. “We’re pleased with our revenue growth of 33 percent (over last year), which was better than expected […]

Neocon Review

Quoted from Worktech Academy: The big office suppliers announced they were back in business and our man at the Mart, furniture industry veteran John Sacks of JSA, reports a number of interesting trends. These include more residential-style ranges with soft sofas, perhaps a nod to two years of home working; a rise in sit-stand workstations […]

Steelcase Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

Strong growth in revenue and orders included broad-based strength in Americas and EMEA segments Significant inflation continued to impact results, driving additional pricing actions Acquisition of Halcon supports growth strategies with uncompromising design and master craftsmanship Second quarter outlook anticipates seasonal revenue improvement with increased inflationary pressures and continued supply chain challenges GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, […]

Staples Canada’s transformation continues with acquisition of leading Canadian office supplies dealers Denis Office Supplies and Furniture and Supreme Basics

RICHMOND HILL, ON, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ – Staples Canada ULC, The Working and Learning Company, through its business-to-business division Staples Professional Inc. announces the acquisition of two Canadian office supplies dealers, Denis Office Supplies and Furniture and Supreme Basics. Founded in 1972, Denis Office Supplies and Furniture services business customers throughout Quebec and Atlantic Canada through its network of stores/showrooms […]

Steelcase to Acquire HALCON, Maker of Finely Crafted Wood Furniture for the Modern Workplace

Steelcase Inc. announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HALCON, a Minnesota-based designer and manufacturer of precision-tailored wood furniture for the workplace. This acquisition will complement the current portfolio of Steelcase wood products, offering uncompromising design and master craftsmanship to A+D professionals and customers. Established in 1977, HALCON is a leader in […]

Office furniture giant Flokk acquires Connection, doubling footprint in UK

Flokk, one of the leading European manufacturers of office seating and office furniture products, has acquired UK-based office furniture manufacturer Connection, expanding its footprint in the strategically important UK market and underpinning its international growth strategy. “Having Connection join the Flokk group moves us into the major league of Europe’s second-largest office seating market. We roughly […]