Furniture maker Humanscale uses recycled fishing nets to make ergonomic office chairs

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Thursday, 11 July 2024

Less can be more when it comes to making greener items. Also, if people were more content and bought better but less, half the problems surrounding eco-friendly production would be solved.

Jane Abernethy, chief sustainability officer of Humanscale, which designs and manufactures ergonomic furniture for the workplace, shared these thoughts on a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur. She had come for the CoreNet PAC Summit, themed “Zoom Out: The Power of Perspective”, which urges leaders to consider the nuances and systemic factors of our global challenges.

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Steelcase Partners with IMA India for Successful 9th Annual CEO Strategy Roundtable, Welcomed 150 Industry Stalwarts

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Monday, 8 July 2024

 Steelcase, the global leader in office furniture and workspace solutions, recently partnered with IMA India to host its 09th Annual CEO Strategy Roundtable. Held from July 5th to July 7th at Taj Aravali, Udaipur, the conference gathered India’s top CEOs for impactful discussions.

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La-Z-Boy UK pledges to plant trees in return for reviews

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Monday, 8 July 2024

Recliner brand La-Z-Boy UK is asking customers to review its products online, and in return the company has pledged to plant trees.

La-Z-Boy UK has signed up to Feefo, the world’s largest verified reviews provider, which will allow potential customers to read online reviews of its products – and the platform’s new sustainability feature, Treefo, means that every time someone leaves feedback, a tree is planted.

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Sales fall for MillerKnoll in Q4, but increased orders boost outlook

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Thursday, 27 June 2024

ZEELAND, Mich. – Office and contract furniture giant MillerKnoll reported $888.9 million in fourth quarter net sales, a 7.1% decline from the same time last year. The company has reported several declines in a row, including an 11% dip last quarter and an 11.4% decline in the second quarter.

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Herman Miller Fuld Nesting Chair receives “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for product design

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Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Herman Miller has announced that its Fuld Nesting Chair designed by Stefan Diez received the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Product Design—the international design competition’s top distinction within the office chairs category. The Red Dot jury is made up of 40 international experts who test, discuss, and evaluate each entry individually. Designs are scored based on four qualities of good design: function, seduction, ease of use, and responsibility. This award adds to Fuld’s first successful year of being available to commercial customers.

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Haworth luxury furniture group keeps making moves, acquires high-end car interior maker

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Friday, 21 June 2024

HOLLAND, Mich. – Haworth Lifestyle, Haworth’s luxury Italian furniture division, has acquired KJ Ryan, a U.K.-based manufacturer and designer of high-end interior components for luxury cars. Haworth acquired KJ under its Poltrona Frau furniture brand.

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Steelcase Q1 revenues dip, second quarter looks bright

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Friday, 21 June 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Steelcase Inc. reported earnings of $10.9 million in its fiscal first quarter on lowered revenue of $727.3 million. orders were up by 8% for the quarter.

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Kimball International announces grand opening of new NYC showroom location

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

JASPER, Ind. – Kimball International has announced the grand opening of its New York Showroom.

According to a release, the 9,000 square-foot showroom features solutions from their Kimball, National, Etc., Interwoven, and David Edward brands.

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La-Z-Boy’s sales down 13% for fiscal year

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

MONROE — La-Z-Boy Inc. saw its sales dip by 13 percent for the fiscal year ending April 27, while sales for the fourth fiscal quarter ending on the same date were 1 percent lower than they were in the same quarter last year.

The company, which reported figures after the market closed Monday, attributed the decline in sales to the fact that figures for the fiscal fourth quarter ending on April 29 of last year included revenue earned through “delivery of a significant backlog” of pandemic-era orders.

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