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Haworth CFO retiring; successor named

The chief financial officer at Haworth is retiring after 15 years of leadership and will be replaced by a longtime colleague. The Holland-based furniture manufacturer said Wednesday that John Mooney is retiring in December and will be succeeded by Scott Poulton, a 21-year Haworth veteran.

JCPenney to emerge from bankruptcy in $800M deal, report says

It appears that the 96 year-old department store JCPenney is about to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. U.S. mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners are close to finalizing an $800 million deal that would buy the struggling retailer out of bankruptcy, according to a report by CNBC. The deal would save about 70,000 jobs, along […]

Haworth poised for financial leadership shakeup before 2021

Over the remaining months of 2020, worldwide office furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. will undergo a major transition within its financial leadership team. Chief Financial Officer John Mooney announced over the summer that he would be retiring at the end of the year. Haworth recently announced that it appointed Scott Poulton to succeed Mooney as CFO.

La-Z-Boy announces plans to hire 125 workers

NEOSHO, Mo. — La-Z-Boy is hiring up to 125 workers for its plant in Neosho. The employer — one of the largest in the area, with 815 workers currently — announced the hiring plans following an uptick in sales. “Since furniture retailers reopened and our plants restarted operations, we are experiencing stronger-than-expected demand and have been […]

The London showroom of KI goes virtual

KI’s Central London HQ & showroom has been refreshed with the newest product displays and work settings, which for the first time can be viewed online via a virtual showroom tour. Whilst the space is open and receiving visitors, this new interactive, self-guided tour is particularly helpful in the current climate of restricted travel and […]

Eakes Office Solutions celebrates 75th anniversary

Eakes Office Solutions, a provider of business products and solutions, is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1945 by Howard Eakes, the company has grown from two employees in Grand Island, Nebraska, to over 250 employees spanning 13 locations across Nebraska. Originally named Office Equipment Company, Eakes started as a Remington Rand adding […]

Davis 2020: Delight in the Details

As work and home environments converge, Davis Furniture continues to rise to the challenge. One year after celebrating its 75th anniversary, the fourth-generation family-owned North Carolina company has launched an understated series of seating, office, and lounge collections that suggest myriad possibilities and configurations. Davis’ current offerings blend novel aesthetic forays with intriguing variations on its iconic […]