The Benefit Store relocates to new space in Richardson
The Benefit Store offers a variety of office desks, filing cabinets, ergonomic chairs and more. (Courtesy The Benefit Store)
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Commercial office furniture retailer The Benefit Store moved to 561 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 201, Richardson, in mid-December. The store's inventory includes used items, such as desks, conference tables, bookcases and office supplies, from various manufacturers, including Kimball, La-Z-Boy, Herman Miller and more. Staff members can also order new items from a number of furniture distributors. The Benefit Store formerly had locations at 2080 N. Collins Blvd. and 235 N. Central Expressway in Richardson. 972-470-0700. https://thebenefitstore.org
By William C. Wadsack
William C. Wadsack is the senior reporter for the Plano and Richardson editions of Community Impact Newspaper. He previously served as managing editor of several daily and weekly publications in North Texas and his native state of Louisiana before joining Community Impact Newspaper in 2019.
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