Herman Miller has a new brand identity. Can you spot the differences?

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Friday, 19 January 2024

Herman Miller has a new brand identity, but you probably haven’t noticed.

On January 2, Herman Miller announced a refreshed brand identity by Brooklyn design office Order. The new look, which will be rolled out over the next few months, includes a slightly different logo, a slightly different color palette, and a (more than slightly) different typeface. The point being: The new look is subtle, respectful, and perfectly encapsulates the evolution of a legacy brand that has stood the test of time for almost 100 years.

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MillerKnoll Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Thursday, 18 February 2024

MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic design brands, has been acknowledged by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. In its second year, the ranking highlights companies “recognized by their employees for genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from different walks of life.” This is the first time MillerKnoll has been recognized with this achievement.

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Wilkhahn names country manager

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Friday, 12 January 2024

Germany-based Wilkhahn has named an experienced workplace exec as its Country Manager for the UK and Ireland.

Taking on the role is Alan Gazzard, who has been involved in the contract furniture space for the best part of 30 years.

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Woman celebrates 50 years at La-Z-Boy

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Friday, 12 January 2024

Donna Brattin is celebrating her 50th year working at La-Z-Boy in Neosho.

On Jan. 10, La-Z-Boy hosted a lunch for Brattin to honor her years with the company.

“She is the first employee to reach 50 years of service,” said Angela James, human resources manager for La-Z-Boy.

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Stylex Acquired by Flokk, Leading European Office Seating Manufacturer

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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Delanco, NJ (January 3, 2024) – Stylex, a design-driven American commercial furnishings manufacturer, is excited to announce its acquisition by Flokk, a leading European office seating and furniture manufacturer. The purchase – expected to close on January 31, 2024 – comes at a pivotal moment, solidifying Flokk’s presence in the U.S. market and making Stylex part of Flokk’s global portfolio of brands.

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La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Present at the 2024 ICR Conference

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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

MONROE, Mich., Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the manufacture and retail of residential furniture, today announced that Melinda D. Whittington, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bob Lucian, Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 2024 ICR Conference. The event will be held on January 8, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be webcast live and archived at https://lazboy.gcs-web.com/.

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Recycle Scotland upcycles Boralex’s first Scottish office

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Monday, 1 January 2024

SCOTLAND’S leading workplace furniture recycling organisation, Recycle Scotland has supplied upcycled furniture for renewable energy firm, Boralex’s first Scottish office in Edinburgh. As a global leader in renewable energy, it was essential that Boralex’s new office space showcased their commitment to environmental responsibility.

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WORKSPACE announces expansion to Saudi Arabia

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

WORKSPACE, a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of modern office furniture based in Dubai, is pleased to announce its strategic expansion into the vibrant markets of Saudi Arabia. The decision to establish branch offices in Riyadh and Dammam reflects Workspace’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for high-quality office furniture solutions in the region.

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Madison Liquidators Finalizes the Onboarding of The Tahoe Series Outdoor Office Furniture

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Tuesday, 26 December 2023

MADISON, Wis., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Madison Liquidators has completed the rollout of the outdoor office furniture series, Tahoe, from Via Seating. The Tahoe Series includes innovative outdoor office furniture pieces in the form of benches, picnic tables, sunshades, bench swings, planters, and outdoor garbage cans. The line focuses on creating comfortable workspaces outside of modern office, education, and healthcare facilities. Being able to offer consumers a complete line of outdoor furniture has marked a shift for the company, with the goal of covering various commercial spaces, conventional and unconventional.

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MillerKnoll reports sales decline, reduced orders

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Thursday, 21 December 2023

ZEELAND, Mich. – Contract furniture manufacturer MillerKnoll reported $949.5 million in second quarter sales, a decrease of 11% from last year.

The company attributed the decline to a lower beginning backlog, partially offset by faster fulfillment. Orders in the quarter reached $944 million – 6.8% lower than last year – but improved sequentially, the company said, as it moved through the period.

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