Corporate Environments Outlet Center Exceeds 2002 Revenue Goals; High-End Corporate Furniture Outlet Center Sales Increase Substantially.

Business Editors

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003

Corporate Environments, a leading full-service contract office furnishings dealership, announced today that its Outlet Center has already exceeded its revenue expectations for the year, almost doubling last year's revenues with sales of approximately $220,000 by the end of August.

Recognizing the need among small businesses for affordable, top-of-the-line office furnishings, Corporate Environments opened its first Outlet Center in October 2002. Corporate Environments customers have the unique advantage of working with both the Outlet Center as well as the main showroom, giving them the option to save money while making an investment in quality office furnishings.

"Many of our clients purchase furniture from both the Outlet Center as well as from our main showroom," said Karen Hughes, president and co-owner of Corporate Environments. "The option to purchase furniture from both showrooms provides small business owners with a superior line of office furniture solutions, making it possible for them to affordably invest in their employees' comfort and well-being."

The growth of the Corporate Environments Outlet Center occurs at a time when the contract office furniture industry is experiencing a multi-year downward turn. In fact, according to the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association, the U.S. furniture industry has seen a decline of approximately 40 percent in business during the previous two years. In 2002 alone, the industry experienced a decline of 19 percent and the trend continues in 2003.

Despite this industry-wide downward movement, the Corporate Environments Outlet Center is defying this negative business trend by growing revenues month after month. The success of the Outlet Center is attributed almost solely to the growing niche of small businesses including law firms, physician's offices, real estate agencies and consulting firms.

Further enhancing its services, Corporate Environments launched an eProcurement site last fall that allows customers to place secure orders online. The password-protected site is branded specifically for each client, giving the buyer an additional level of personal attention and the feeling they are ordering through their own corporate office, rather than from an outside vendor.

The Outlet Center is located near the intersection of I-85 and Jimmy Carter Boulevard and offers substantial savings on unique, high-quality corporate furniture. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For further information, please call 404-679-7988.

About Corporate Environments

Since 1986, Corporate Environments has served the business community both locally and nationally. An Atlanta-based, full-service contract furnishings and office systems dealership, Corporate Environments provides competitively priced, performance driven work environments and value added services which meet the needs of large and small corporate clients. The company strives to meet the growing demand for state-of-the-art workplace furniture that not only enhances a business image, but also increases efficiency and productivity. For more information, visit http://www.corporateenvironments.com/.