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Herman Miller Acquires Knoll for $1.8 Billion

During what is an already unique time for the office-furniture market comes a splashy move from major player Herman Miller. Today, Herman Miller announced its $1.8 billion acquisition of Knoll Inc., one of its leading competitors in the design, manufacturing, and retailing of office and home furniture. The move is a cash-and-stock deal, with Knoll shareholders receiving the equivalent of $24.18 per […]

Teknion CIO on the importance of fostering multi-generational talent

Ahead of the Women in IT Summit USA, Information Age spoke to John Comacchio, senior vice president and CIO at Teknion, about the importance of fostering multi-generational talent. John Comacchio, senior vice president and CIO at Teknion, will be taking part in a panel session, focusing on the importance of fostering multi-generational talent, during the Women in […]

Knoll Inc (KNL) gains 2.14% for April 08

Knoll Inc (NYSE: KNL) shares gained 2.14% to end trading Thursday at $16.70 per share – a net change of $0.35. Shares traded between $16.71 and $16.13 throughout the day. 338752 shares of Knoll Inc exchanged hands. Visit Knoll Inc’s profile for more information.  

Herman Miller Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021

(MENAFN – Mid-East.Info) Luxury Furniture Maker among top-ranked in the Gaming Category UAE: Herman Miller (NASDAQ:MLHR) has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2021. The list honors businesses that have not only found a way to be resilient in the past year, but also turned […]

Furniture retailer Bob Berman dies at 65

ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. — Robert “Bob” Berman, principal of Furniture Factory Liquidators in Livonia, Mich., died March 26. He was 65. Berman was the son of Jimmy and Bernice Berman. He graduated from West Bloomfield High School in 1973 and from Western Michigan University in 1976.

Former workers sue Flexsteel, claim denied severance pay

A group of former Flexsteel Industries employees is suing the company, alleging it used the pandemic to collect millions in federal aid while newly installed executives enriched themselves and denied severance pay to hundreds of laid-off, long-term workers. The six plaintiffs, including three that worked in Dubuque, seek class-action status for their lawsuit, filed recently […]