LIFESTYLE FURNISHINGS PICKS CIRCLE AS EXCLUSIVE U.S. BROKER

   LifeStyle Furnishings International, one of the largest manufacturers
and sellers of home furniture, has selected Circle International to handle
all its U.S. customs brokerage needs.
   "It is our goal to streamline the customs administration process and
gain efficiencies by consolidating needs for brokerage and related
logistics services under one provider," said Alan Cole, executive vice
president of LifeStyle.
   Circle will perform processing activities, such as entry filing, import
regulations compliance, document management, cargo clearance and release of
goods from Asia, South America, Europe and Mexico.
   The contract will be supported by Circle’s offices in Los Angeles/Long
Beach, Calif.; Seattle/Tacoma, Wash.; Charleston, S.C.;
Charlotte/Wilmington, N.C.; Memphis, Tenn.; Savannah, Ga.; Miami and Boston.
   For certain LifeStyle divisions, Circle will also provide cargo
consolidation services, container management, and ocean and air transport.