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Leighton Buzzard firm withdraws Millstream Works homes plan, but remains convinced site is best used for housing

A Leighton Buzzard business has withdrawn its outline planning application for up to 146 homes on land at Millstream Works, Mill Road. Pledge Office Chairs Limited had submitted proposals to Central Bedfordshire Council because it wished to redevelop the site and relocate its business – currently based on Mill Road – to a “more suitable” location in […]

Herman Miller completes merger with Knoll; becomes MillerKnoll

ZEELAND — After completing its acquisition of furniture designer Knoll, Zeeland-based Herman Miller announced the brands will continue under a new name: MillerKnoll. “We are excited to introduce MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic brands coming together to design the world we live in,” said MillerKnoll President and CEO Andi Owen, who formerly held the same title […]

PTI Office Furniture Asset Financing Help Clients Acquire Top of the Range New and Used Office Furniture

Ridgefield, NJ– Whether it’s new or used office furniture, PTI Office Furniture will furnish the office per the client’s taste. Whether a client is looking at style, budget, or practicability, everyone’s needs will be met. The store stocks top brands, providing a great selection of furniture, in compliance with the clients’ tastes and preferences. With […]

Herman Miller’s $1.8 billion acquisition of Montgomery County furniture firm Knoll to close within days

Knoll Inc., the storied Montgomery County furniture and textile designer and manufacturer, is just days away from being acquired by longtime competitor Herman Miller Inc. for $1.8 billion. The two companies announced Tuesday evening that shareholders of both companies “overwhelmingly approved” proposals related to the transaction at separate special meetings held earlier in the day.

La-Z-Boy Southeast Receives National Honors and Recognition

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tipperary Sales, d.b.a. La-Z-Boy Southeast, recently received a bevy of national acknowledgements from national trade publication, Furniture Today, and La-Z-Boy, Inc. No. 96 in Furniture Today’s 38th Annual “Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores 2021”Tipperary Sales is recognized as No. 96 in Furniture Today’s 38th annual “Top 100 U.S. Furniture Stores” exclusive list with annual sales of $48.9M.

Herman Miller and Knoll Shareholders Approve Merger-Related Proposals

ZEELAND, Mich. and EAST GREENVILLE, Pa., July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Herman Miller, Inc. (“Herman Miller”) (NASDAQ: MLHR) and Knoll, Inc. (“Knoll”) (NYSE: KNL) announced that, at their respective special meetings held today, Herman Miller and Knoll shareholders overwhelmingly approved their respective proposals required in order to consummate the pending acquisition of Knoll by Herman […]

Milan furniture fair launches new digital platform

MILAN – Organizers of Salon del Mobile have launched a digital platform they say will allow the industry to access content surrounding the event 365 days a year. The platform, https://www.salonemilano.it, offers visitors, designers, retailers and wholesalers alike a digital product showcase that complements the physical show, slated for Sept. 5-10 at the Rho Fairgrounds in […]