LABOT’s “BAG-STORAGE CHAIR” Draws Buyer Interest at NY NOW

Tokyo, Japan, 11th Aug 2026 – Following 48 meetings with promising buyers, LABOT accelerates the U.S. market expansion of the BAG-STORAGE CHAIR, designed to keep bags securely within reach without placing them on the floor.

LABOT Inc., a Japanese company that plans, develops, and sells products for commercial facilities and retail stores, exhibited at NY NOW Summer 2026, held August 2–4, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York, to showcase the “BAG-STORAGE CHAIR,” a chair designed with a built-in place to store bags. There, 48 meetings held with promising buyers.

The BAG-STORAGE CHAIR is a chair with built-in space between the seat and backrest for storing bags and other belongings. It is designed to let users keep their belongings close by, without placing bags or backpacks on the floor, occupying a neighboring seat, or requiring stores to provide separate baggage baskets. The product reframes a long-overlooked issue — where customers should put their belongings — as a function built into the chair itself.

A Chair Designed for Both the Customer Experience and Store Operations

LABOT developed the BAG-STORAGE CHAIR to let users keep their belongings right beside them while allowing stores to make efficient use of limited space. By building storage directly into the chair, the design reduces the burden on stores to provide separate baggage baskets or bag racks, keeping limited floor space uncluttered. In Japan, the chair has already been adopted across a wide range of venues — including cafés, restaurants, hotels, lounges, clinics, and offices — supporting efficient store operations while also blending naturally into high-end spaces where thoughtful guest care and a premium stay experience are expected.

In addition, unattended personal belongings remain an ongoing issue in New York’s nightlife districts. The official minutes of Brooklyn Community Board 4’s January 2026 meeting record that local police raised concerns about grand larceny — the theft of phones and bags — at clubs and bars. Preventing theft of personal belongings at cafés and bars is considered to depend not only on customers avoiding leaving bags and smartphones unattended, but also on venues providing a safe, easy-to-use place to store belongings. The BAG-STORAGE CHAIR builds a place for bags into the chair itself, making it easier for users to keep their belongings close at hand and within view.

BAG-STORAGE CHAIR Smart
 

BAG-STORAGE CHAIR Robe

Functionality, Space Efficiency, and Differentiation Praised by U.S. Buyers

At NY NOW, LABOT held 48 meetings with buyers across a wide range of industries — including hospitality furniture buyers and distributors, interior design professionals, and specialty retailers, as well as general merchandise retailers, apparel wholesalers, and lifestyle businesses. Buyers from outside the furniture industry also responded favorably to the high quality distinctive to Japanese manufacturing and to the originality of the bag-storage concept, with several expressing interest in introducing the product at their own stores.

[Buyer Feedback]

“The Robe is comfortable to sit in, and the concept itself is genuinely original — it really stands out. I’m especially interested in the armrest version and would love to consider introducing it.” (Hospitality-industry buyer)

“An acquaintance of mine is opening a new store in Boston, and I’d like to use this sample to introduce it there.” (Japanese buyer running a general merchandise store in Boston)

The meeting with the buyer

The meeting with the buyer

Event Overview

Event
NY Now Summer 2026

Date
June 28 (Sun) – 30 (Tue), 2026

Venue
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, U.S.A.

Booth
Level 1 / Stand No. 3805

LABOT Inc.   President and CEO   Masashi Hayashi

“Where to put a bag at a café or restaurant tends to be dismissed as a minor inconvenience. In reality, though, it affects comfort, how space is used, and how secure customers feel. We built that overlooked moment into the design of the chair itself. Through the response we received in New York, we were able to confirm that U.S. buyers see the BAG-STORAGE CHAIR not just as a practical product, but as an idea that improves the customer experience.”

Next Steps in the U.S. Market

Following the show, LABOT will continue discussions with U.S. distributors, hospitality operators, and contract furniture companies, as well as design firms, regarding trial installations, product specifications, and configurations tailored to the U.S. market. LABOT is currently seeking distribution, trial-installation, and project collaboration partners in the United States.

About LABOT Inc.

LABOT Inc. is a Japanese company that plans, develops, and sells products for commercial facilities and retail stores. Its “BAG-STORAGE CHAIR” series consists of chairs for cafés, restaurants, hotels, clinics, and other venues, each built with dedicated bag storage.

Official website: https://www.labot.co.jp/

Media Contact

Organization: LABOT., LTD.

Contact Person: Harumi Kobayashi

Website: https://www.labot.co.jp

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Address:12 Higashienokicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Kagurazaka Lab

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Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair says July and August humidity can create hidden crawl space moisture problems across central and eastern North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. United States, 11th Aug 2026— Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair is advising North Carolina homeowners to inspect crawl spaces during July and August, when summer humidity can create hidden moisture damage below the home. 

While homeowners across central and eastern North Carolina brace for spring flooding, summer humidity can push moisture vapor into vented crawl spaces even when there is no visible flooding. Unlike storm damage, humidity damage accumulates silently — moisture vapor passes through open foundation vents, condenses on cooler wood beams and floor joists, and creates conditions where mold colonies can form within 24 to 48 hours. 

“Most homeowners think crawl space moisture is a spring problem. In North Carolina, the hottest months create crawl space conditions that catch people off guard,” said Vondell Bullock Jr., CEO of Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair. “We routinely find mold and wood rot in homes where the owners had no idea there was a problem until the floors started to feel soft.” 

By the time a homeowner notices a musty smell or soft flooring, structural damage is often already underway. Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair, which has served North Carolina since 1984, advises homeowners to take three steps before temperatures peak: 

First, inspect crawl space vents. Open foundation vents allow warm, humid outdoor air to flow into a cooler crawl space, triggering condensation. Sealing vents and installing a vapor barrier or full crawl space encapsulation system prevents this cycle. 

Second, test sump pumps in homes with basements. A pump that fails during a summer thunderstorm can leave standing water within hours. Annual testing combined with a battery backup system protects the home during power outages. 

Third, check for signs of wood rot around rim joists and support beams. Discoloration, soft spots, or a musty odor at floor level often indicate moisture damage requiring professional attention. 

The company offers free on-site inspections across Raleigh, Durham, Greenville, Fayetteville, and surrounding regions, with a written assessment included. 

Homeowners can call (919) 851-4500 or visit regionalwaterproofing.com to schedule a free inspection. 

About Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair 
Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair (formerly Regional Waterproofing) has served central and eastern North Carolina since 1984. The company specializes in basement waterproofing, crawl space repair and encapsulation, foundation repair, concrete leveling, and mold remediation. As an authorized Basement Systems and Supportworks dealer, Regional provides patented products backed by written, transferable warranties. The company holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and serves communities across Wake, Durham, Pitt, Cumberland, and surrounding counties. Learn more at regionalwaterproofing.com or call (919) 851-4500. 

Media Contact: 
Von Bullock, CEO 
Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair 
Phone: (919) 851-4500 
Email: info@regionalwaterproofing.com 
Website: regionalwaterproofing.com 

Media Contact

Organization: Regional Foundation & Crawl Space Repair

Contact Person: Vondell Bullock II

Website: https://regionalwaterproofing.com/

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Contact Number: +19198514500

Address:951 Wendell Blvd

City: Wendell

State: North Carolina

Country:United States

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Innovative Moroccan digital platform aims to give businesses one powerful online presence for discovery, promotion, credibility and customer acquisition — reducing the need for fragmented traditional PR and advertising.

Morocco, North Africa, Morocco, 11th Aug 2026 – Maroc Pages, the rapidly developing digital business discovery and promotional platform for Morocco, is introducing a new approach to the way Moroccan businesses connect with local, national and international customers.

Built as far more than a conventional business directory, Maroc Pages is creating an AI-powered digital ecosystem where businesses can establish their presence, showcase their services, strengthen their credibility and attract new customers from one central platform.

At a time when businesses are expected to manage websites, social media, search engines, paid advertising, public relations, online directories and numerous other promotional channels, Maroc Pages offers a more streamlined alternative.

Its objective is simple: help Moroccan businesses become easier to find, easier to understand and easier to contact — without requiring business owners to become marketing specialists themselves.

One Digital Platform. Continuous Business Visibility.

Maroc Pages provides businesses with a professional digital presence designed around how modern consumers actually search for products, services and professional expertise. Instead of relying exclusively on short-lived advertisements or individual social media posts, businesses listed on Maroc Pages can maintain a permanent, searchable showcase of their company.

Listings can incorporate professionally presented business information, descriptions, contact details, websites, locations, services, photographs, gallery images, promotional banners and other information that helps potential customers make informed decisions.
 

For consumers, Maroc Pages provides a convenient gateway to discover businesses throughout Morocco by location, industry, category and service. For businesses, it becomes a 24-hour digital representative working to introduce their company to potential customers even when their office, shop, clinic, restaurant or professional practice is closed.

AI-Powered Business Growth

The next stage of Maroc Pages extends significantly beyond business listings. Artificial Intelligence is increasingly changing how companies identify prospects, communicate with customers and manage marketing activity. Maroc Pages is positioning AI at the centre of its future business growth services.

Through its developing AI Client Acquisition Programme, Maroc Pages intends to help participating businesses improve how they identify opportunities, communicate their value proposition, increase digital visibility and generate new enquiries. This represents a fundamental shift from traditional directory advertising. Rather than simply providing advertising space, the Maroc Pages philosophy is to create an integrated business-growth environment combining digital visibility, professional presentation, search discovery, advertising and AI-assisted client acquisition.

Reducing Dependence on Traditional Advertising and PR

For many small and medium-sized businesses, maintaining separate advertising, public relations, digital marketing and promotional campaigns can be complicated and expensive. Maroc Pages has been developed to simplify that challenge. A properly developed Maroc Pages presence can act as a central promotional asset capable of supporting brand awareness, search visibility, reputation building and customer discovery simultaneously. The platform is therefore designed to enable businesses to reduce their dependence on fragmented promotional channels and repetitive advertising expenditure, while maintaining an accessible professional presence that customers can discover whenever they are actively searching for a product or service. Businesses can select from different levels of participation according to their objectives, from establishing an initial presence through to enhanced visibility, promotional positioning and more advanced business growth solutions.

Built in Morocco, Designed for International Standards

While Maroc Pages is firmly focused on the Moroccan marketplace, its ambition is international. Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a destination for investment, tourism, entrepreneurship, professional services and international commerce. Businesses increasingly need digital platforms capable of presenting them professionally not only to Moroccan consumers, but also to expatriates, investors, tourists, international companies and overseas customers searching for trusted Moroccan suppliers and service providers. Maroc Pages is being developed with this audience in mind. By providing an organised digital gateway into Morocco’s commercial landscape, the platform aims to help bridge the information gap between Moroccan businesses and the wider world.

Giving Every Business the Opportunity to Be Discovered

One of the central principles behind Maroc Pages is that digital visibility should not be restricted to large corporations with substantial advertising budgets. Independent professionals, medical practitioners, legal firms, tradespeople, retailers, manufacturers, hospitality businesses, property companies, technology firms, consultants and emerging entrepreneurs all require the ability to compete for attention in an increasingly digital economy.

Maroc Pages provides that opportunity.

The platform’s mission is ultimately to become Morocco’s digital business gateway — connecting people who are searching with businesses ready to serve them.

As Maroc Pages expands its categories, business listings, technology and AI-powered services, the company believes the traditional concept of the business directory is being transformed into something considerably more powerful: an intelligent business visibility and client acquisition platform.

Businesses throughout Morocco are invited to establish their presence on Maroc Pages and discover how a professionally managed digital listing can become part of their long-term growth strategy.

About Maroc Pages

Maroc Pages is a digital business discovery, advertising and AI-powered business growth platform dedicated to connecting Moroccan businesses with local, national and international customers. Through professional business listings, enhanced promotional solutions and developing AI client acquisition services, Maroc Pages aims to make discovering and doing business in Morocco simpler, faster and more effective.

Media Contact

Organization: Maroc Pages

Contact Person: Mr Amir Abbasi

Website: https://www.marocpages.com

Email: Send Email

State: Morocco, North Africa

Country:Morocco

Release id:48030

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