Steelcase execs attribute salaried job cuts to ‘dark clouds,’ slow adoption of hybrid work models
The jobs cuts will occur at corporate functions — human resources, operations, finance, information technology, facility management and other areas — and in the core Americas division.
Teknion Wins Gold at the 2022 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)
Teknion announced that Routes, designed by Pearson Lloyd, received the Gold award in the Office & Accessories category at the 2022 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
Carnegie Fabrics Earns B Corporation Certification for Third-Consecutive Time
Carnegie Fabrics has achieved recertification by B Lab as a B Corporation (“B Corp”), a designation that requires the highest environmental standards of verified environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
My Boss Keeps Hiring People from His Former Employer - Should I Be Worried?
Just because a boss hires somebody that he knows doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s taking the lazy way out or that all of these new hires are his “best friends.”
Steelcase Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
Revenue growth of 19% driven by strong backlog, including significant pricing benefits. Third quarter outlook reflects continued revenue and earnings growth expectations driven by backlog and gross margin improvement. Company announces additional reductions in planned spending and lower quarterly dividend due to uncertain demand environment.
Inscape Announces First Quarter Loss as Sales Climbed
Sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 were 12.7% higher than the same quarter of the previous year, representing an increase of 40.7% in the Walls segment and 3.1% in the Furniture segment.
Business Environments Acquired by Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, a commercial furniture and services provider headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, announced the acquisition of Business Environments, a Steelcase solution and commercial flooring provider based in Albuquerque, NM and El Paso, TX.
Who is Human Active Technology? A Q&A with HAT CEO Steven Bramson
HAT Collective and its parent company, Human Active Technology, are evolving. Much more than just a manufacturer of height adjustable tables, which is what “HAT” stood for previously, the brand and company are on a mission to bridge the gap between people and technology.
HNI’s Design Public Group Announces New President for All Divisions
Design Public Group, a division of HNI Corporation, announced the addition of Lauren Hession as its new President leading the strategic growth for Design Public Group contract division - DesignPublicGroup.com, DanishDesignStore.com and DesignPublic.com.
User-Friendly Tech Tools Improve Customer Service, Boost Sales for Mid-Market Dealers
Since its initial roll out, OLIVIA has evolved to assist clients with numerous tasks such as checking stock availability, providing product assembly instructions and seamlessly connecting customers with the appropriate sales or customer service representative for greater needs.
Icon Modern Names AK Design As Furniture Rep Group Partner for Illinois and Wisconsin
Leading custom contract furniture manufacturer, Icon Modern, continues to grow its outside sales network by establishing a partnership with Chicago-based AK Design to expand its growth in the Midwest
DIRTT Shutters Operations at Rock Hill, SC Facility
The closure comes after an approximate $18.5 million investment in the Rock Hill plant announced in June of 2021.
Configure the Iconic Aeron Chair in 3D: MillerKnoll Selects 3D Cloud by Marxent for Scalable 3D Product Configuration
Interior designers and trade professionals now have the ability to customize iconic designs such as the Aeron chair in real-time and then buy their final configuration online.
Allsteel to Host Evolving Workplace Panel Discussion
Join Allsteel on Tuesday, August 16th at 11am CDT for a continuation of the Learning Lab Series with an all-star panel as they discuss how we as workplace providers and designers can enrich the user experience.
Mercato Place Launches Curator
No other sample fulfillment service offers anything like Curator. And the need is great. Sometimes a designer or architect can’t find what they want. Curator gives them a lifeline.
This MillerKnoll Thing Is Not Working Out for My Dealership: What Should I Do?
MillerKnoll has left us to fend for ourselves and our choices are merge, sell, or flip.
Kimball International, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Results
Consolidated net sales increased 21% to $176.9 million from the year ago quarter, driven by double-digit growth of Workplace and Health end markets, which included a strong contribution from the Poppin business.
Memphis-based Office Interiors joins with Haworth to embrace a shared vision for the future of the workplace
Founded in 2001, Office Interiors is a commercial office furniture dealership providing comprehensive solutions to clients in the Mid-South and across the U.S.
HNI Corporation Reports Earnings for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022
Workplace Furnishings net sales increased 18.2 percent from the prior-year quarter to $406.7 million.