GSA Creates ‘Innovation Lab’ for Future Workplace Designs

30 January, 2023

The GSA is promoting its newly opened “Innovation Lab” at its headquarters building, a pilot coworking space that “showcases the latest innovations in office design, furniture, and technology to meet the needs of today’s hybrid federal workers.”

“The lab lets your agency try new technology and furniture options from multiple vendors before purchasing. Technology includes products that enhance your employees’ hybrid experience, promote health and wellness, and support the federal government’s commitment toward a net zero carbon emissions operation,” GSA said.

 

Administrators to sell assets as office furniture maker collapses

27 January, 2023

Bluespot Furniture, a West Yorkshire-based furniture manufacturer, has ceased trading and appointed administrators amid a sustained decline in demand post-COVID. Joint administrators James Sleight and Oliver Collinge of PKF GM will now seek to sell the firm’s remaining assets.

In the company’s latest accounts, for the year ending September 30 2021, it had around £588,000 in fixed assets, with current assets valued at £814,544. At the time, the company’s total liabilities stood at £104,178.

 

 

 

Flexsteel answers the ‘Voice of the Customer’ with big retail push

25 January, 2023

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Flexsteel Industries recently announced several investments aimed at accelerating their growth within the independent retail channel.

“Flexsteel’s been around for almost 130 years, and the investments we’re making now will ensure our continued success moving forward, ” said Jerry Dittmer, Flexsteel president and CEO.

 

Steelcase partners with UK manufacturer to combat health care-associated infections

30 January, 2023

A new partnership between a Grand Rapids-based furniture and design company and a portable partition manufacturer plans to help increase patient and provider safety in hospitals.

Steelcase Health, a division of the Steelcase brand, last week announced its partnership with U.K.-based portable partition manufacturer KwickScreen to combat the spread of health care-associated infections (HAIs) and offer more diverse solutions to medical facilities.

 

Comerica Bank Sells 4,220 Shares of HNI Co. (NYSE:HNI)

26 January, 2023

Comerica Bank trimmed its position in shares of HNI Co. (NYSE:HNI) by 11.7% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 31,754 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 4,220 shares during the quarter. Comerica Bank’s holdings in HNI were worth $899,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

 

Royce & Associates LP Reduces Its Position in Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS).

28 January, 2023

Royce & Associates LP decreased the number of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXS) shares it owned during the third quarter, as stated in the most recent SEC filing that the company submitted. Following the transaction during the preceding quarter in which 90,000 shares of the company’s stock were sold, the institutional investor currently holds 69,000 shares.

 

HNI Co. (NYSE:HNI) Shares Sold by Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund

28 January, 2023

Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lowered its position in shares of HNI Co. (NYSE:HNI) by 3.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,732 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 449 shares during the quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund’s holdings in HNI were worth $364,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

 

 

 

Ceredex Value Advisors LLC Cuts Holdings in MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLKN)

28 January, 2023

Ceredex Value Advisors LLC reduced its position in MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLKN) by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 377,900 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,567 shares during the quarter. Ceredex Value Advisors LLC owned about 0.50% of MillerKnoll worth $5,967,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

Victory Capital Management Inc. Reduces Holdings in Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS)

28 January, 2023

Victory Capital Management Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,424,922 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 3,605 shares during the quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. owned approximately 1.26% of Steelcase worth $9,290,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

HNI Co. (NYSE:HNI) Stock Position Lifted by Victory Capital Management Inc.

28 January, 2023

Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in shares of HNI Co. (NYSE:HNI) by 17.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 433,975 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 64,617 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. owned about 1.05% of HNI worth $11,505,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.