Furniture

EVH® ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW SA-126 AVAILABLE IN MAY

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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"The SA-126 was born out of necessity for finding my own sound," said Wolfgang Van Halen. "

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  • "The SA-126 was born out of necessity for finding my own sound," said Wolfgang Van Halen. "
  • I wanted to do my own thing and that's how I gravitated towards semi-hollow bodies and how it became my core sound.
  • It creates a new categorization for electric guitar and is characterized by its limitless nature.
  • Other features include a Harmonica bridge and stop bar tailpiece, oversized strap buttons, and keystone tuning pegs.

Lagoon Furniture Makes a Splash at January 2024 Americas Mart and Las Vegas Market Shows

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Lagoon is excited to kick off the New Year at two of the industry's highest profile events, the January 2024 Americas Mart and Las Vegas Market Shows, with a particular focus on expanding its portfolio of commercial customers including designers, caterers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and event planners.

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  • Lagoon is excited to kick off the New Year at two of the industry's highest profile events, the January 2024 Americas Mart and Las Vegas Market Shows, with a particular focus on expanding its portfolio of commercial customers including designers, caterers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and event planners.
  • At these events, Lagoon will feature several product lines:
    As demonstrated by its wildly successful 2023 premiere, the Cancún deserves a spot on every patio and poolside around.
  • Lagoon Furniture is proud to premiere two new tables for 2024.
  • Come and see why Lagoon Furniture will continue to capture market share globally throughout 2024!

Big Blue Marble Academy Launches Annual "Blankets of Love" Program to Spread Comfort and Warmth to Children in Need

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is proud to announce the launch of its annual "Blankets of Love" program. This initiative embodies the spirit of generosity and compassion as children from Big Blue Marble Academy create new, no-sew blankets to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Blue Marble Academy, a leader in early childhood education, is proud to announce the launch of its annual "Blankets of Love" program.
  • This initiative embodies the spirit of generosity and compassion as children from Big Blue Marble Academy create new, no-sew blankets to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
  • Jeff Wahl, CEO of Big Blue Marble Academy, expressed his excitement about the Blankets of Love program, saying, "At Big Blue Marble Academy, we believe in instilling values of kindness and empathy in our young learners.
  • For more information about Big Blue Marble Academy, please visit bbmacademy.com .

Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's legacy with three $100,000 prizes in Art History

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's career with a new award: The Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History. In its inaugural presentation, three awards of $100,000 each are bestowed on foreign-born art history and museum professionals whose work has had an impact on museum culture and curatorial practices in the United States, and in their respective fields of study.

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  • The Marica VIlcek Prizes in Art History are bestowed on outstanding art historians and museum professionals.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's career with a new award: The Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History .
  • The Vilcek Foundation honors Marica Vilcek's career with $300,000 in awards: The Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History.
  • Marica Vilcek is an American art historian and philanthropist, as well as co-founder, vice-chair and secretary of the Vilcek Foundation.

Manufacturing PMI® at 47.4%; December 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in December for the 14th consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®.

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  • (A Manufacturing PMI® above 48.7 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.)
  • The Backlog of Orders Index registered 45.3 percent, 6 percentage points higher than the November reading of 39.3 percent.
  • "The Supplier Deliveries Index figure of 47 percent is 0.8 percentage point higher than the 46.2 percent recorded in November.
  • Fiore continues, "The U.S. manufacturing sector continued to contract, but at a slightly slower rate in December as compared to November.

Lifestory Research Recognizes Brands Earning Customer Trust for the 5th Consecutive Year in America's Most Trusted® Studies

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Lifestory Research's 2024 America's Most Trusted® studies showcase consumers' trust in brands across various product categories.

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  • Lifestory Research's 2024 America's Most Trusted® studies showcase consumers' trust in brands across various product categories.
  • Among the 75 America's Most Trusted® studies focused on brand trust, this year, Lifestory Research recognizes 10 brands that each have been rated the most trusted by consumers 5 years in a row.
  • Ceiling Fans: Hunter — Net Trust Quotient Score: 114.7
    This is the fifth consecutive year as America's Most Trusted® Ceiling Fan.
  • Furniture Store: Ethan Allen — Net Trust Quotient Score: 109.9
    Sustains trust as America's Most Trusted® Furniture Store for the fifth consecutive year.

Carousell Group Releases First-of-its-kind Circular Economy Impact Report Showing Positive Climate Impact from Secondhand Transactions in Greater Southeast Asia

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The Group's user community avoided 116,577 tonnes of carbon emissions in four goods categories in 2022, the equivalent to 5.3 million trees absorbing CO2 per year.

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  • Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, graced the launch event for Carousell Group's Circular Economy Impact Report at Carousell Campus.
  • The launch event also invited various industry partners and investors where Carousell Group's Chief Strategy Officer Mr Gaurav Bhasin gave a keynote presentation on key report findings.
  • Besides the quantification of Avoided Emissions, the report also underscores the significance of every individual transaction in contributing to the overall circular economy impact.
  • Mr Quek Siu Rui, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Carousell Group said, "Our mission is to make secondhand the first choice for everyone.

Rabbet Home Announces New E-Commerce Furniture Store, Putting North Carolina's Master Craftsmanship Front and Center

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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Rabbet Home Announces New E-Commerce Furniture Store, Putting North Carolina's Master Craftsmanship Front and Center

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  • Rabbet Home Announces New E-Commerce Furniture Store, Putting North Carolina's Master Craftsmanship Front and Center
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    Located in High Point, North Carolina, the up-and-coming furniture shop introduces an extensive selection of occasional furniture that showcases the artistry and timelessness of North Carolina craftsmanship.
  • Rabbet Home's firm anchorage in North Carolina's furniture craftsmanship distinguishes the new e-commerce furniture store, establishing it as the destination for unique shopping experiences.
  • Rabbet Home's fusion of North Carolina's legacy of excellent furniture craftsmanship with the modernity of occasional furniture couldn't be more perfect.
  • Visit Rabbet Home to browse the store's occasional furniture collection and experience the best of North Carolina's master artisans.

GigaCloud Technology Inc Recognized as Winner in Furniture Today’s 2023 Reader Rankings

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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EL MONTE, Calif., Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) (“GigaCloud” or the “Company”), a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B ecommerce solutions for large parcel merchandise, today announced that it has been awarded in Furniture Today’s 2023 Reader Rankings as a winner in the “Best Logistics Technology Company” and “Best Ecommerce Technology” categories, as well as being a top three finalist in the “Industry’s Leading Innovator” category.

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  • EL MONTE, Calif., Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) (“GigaCloud” or the “Company”), a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B ecommerce solutions for large parcel merchandise, today announced that it has been awarded in Furniture Today’s 2023 Reader Rankings as a winner in the “Best Logistics Technology Company” and “Best Ecommerce Technology” categories, as well as being a top three finalist in the “Industry’s Leading Innovator” category.
  • Furniture Today’s Reader Rankings program annually invites its readers and industry peers to select organizations for excellence and innovation in the industry in numerous categories, including furniture, finance, logistics, suppliers, technology and more.
  • “GigaCloud is honored to be recognized by Furniture Today and its readers as the industry’s leading and most innovative logistics and ecommerce technology solutions,” said Iman Schrock, President of GigaCloud.
  • With its positioning as the “Number One In The Furniture Industry, and Growing In Popularity Daily”, Furniture Today keeps the furniture industry in tune with its business and the world around.

La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® Network Written Same-Store Sales Up 1%; Dividend Increased 10%

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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MONROE, Mich., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the manufacture and retail of residential furniture, today reported second quarter results for the period ended October 28, 2023. Sales totaled $511 million, on the high end of guidance provided last quarter and a decrease of 16% against a year ago period that benefited from delivery of pandemic related backlog. Written same-store sales for the entire La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® network increased 1% versus a year ago, with company-owned written same-store sales essentially flat against a challenged consumer environment. Operating margin was 6.6% in the quarter on a GAAP basis and 7.9% on a Non-GAAP basis, which exceeded previously provided guidance. Earnings per diluted share totaled $0.63 on a GAAP basis and $0.74 on a Non-GAAP basis.

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  • E-commerce trends remain challenging following the broad industry slowdown, which began in prior year's second quarter.
  • Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, Second Quarter Fiscal 2024:
    Generated $31 million in cash from operating activities versus a use of $2 million in the second quarter of last fiscal year.
  • The dividend will be paid on December 18, 2023, to shareholders of record on December 11, 2023.
  • La-Z-Boy will hold a conference call with the investment community on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.