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Business of Furniture - March 28, 2025
- Boss Design Joins Forces with Okamura to Drive Global Growth & Innovation - Boss Design announced its acquisition by Okamura
- Insidesource and Workpointe Join Forces: Reshaping the PNW Furniture Dealership Landscape - As one of Allsteel's largest dealer partners, Insidesource has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and innovation.
- ASK STEPHEN - "13 Tips for Contract Dealers To Recruit By" - Stephen Viscusi - Just as your salespeople should 'always be closing,' you should always be recruiting.
- Concertex Introduces Spring 2025 Kaleido Collection - Performance fabrics that blend innovation and artistry
- Landscape Forms Expands Iconic 21 Line with New 21 Lounge Chair - With a design that effortlessly bridges the gaps between casual comfort, public space brawn, and elevated aesthetics, the 21 Lounge Chair is poised to become a favorite for outdoor settings that demand functionality, durability and style.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Carnegie Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership With Création Baumann, Launching Acoustic Divider Vario in U.S. Market - Announcing Half a Century of Innovation and Sustainability, the Brands Will Showcase the Acoustic Partition Curtain System Which Achieves a Sound Reduction of Up to 23 Decibels
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - IIDA NY to Host Second Annual Career Night / Workplace Solutions, a Woman-Owned Business Led by Founder & CEO Maryann Woods, Receives Prestigious HON Sales Award / Landscape Forms Expands Partnership with Escofet, Introduces Six New Solutions to North American Market / Catalyst Consulting Group Expands Team and Earns Women-Owned Small Business Certification / Trinity Consultants Acquires Jaffe Holden
- Innovations Debuts Spring 'Grove' Collection - Innovations' spring collection provides a tactile exploration into the forest.
- Architectural Lighting Without Limits: Introducing the Lalina Family by Coronet - With the Lalina family, the sky—or, more precisely, a 9-inch internal radius—is the limit.
- UPFRONT: Nemo Tile + Stone Introduces Soho: Redefining Classic Subway Tile With Modern Industrial Flair - Soho elevates the traditional subway tile format, transforming ordinary spaces with its striking blend of modern industrial aesthetics and timeless appeal.
- Ultrafabrics Introduces The Simple Pleasures Palette In Collaboration With Pantone - For the Third Year In a Row, Ultrafabrics and Pantone Unveil An Exclusive Color Palette Inspired by The Color of the Year
- Results Season: MillerKnoll Sales Up; Steelcase Orders Up - MillerKnoll strong order growth in Global Retail led by impressive performance in North America; Steelcase orders grew 9%, driven by 12% broad-based growth in the Americas.
- CIFF Guangzhou 2025. Phase 2: Where Design Innovation Meets Commercial Opportunity - As the 55th China International Furniture Fair prepares for its second phase, the global furnishing industry turns its attention to groundbreaking design concepts and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of office and commercial spaces.
- New In Classifieds - Furniture Installation Project Manager - Russ Bassett | Russ Bassett is a leading manufacturer of modular console furniture designed for mission-critical settings. This role focuses specifically on the niche market of Air Traffic Control (ATC), encompassing both Towers and ATC Radar Facilities. Read more on page 104.
- PLACES - BGSW (Bosch) Offices – Bengaluru | The spaces were designed to inspire innovation, work towards collective collaboration, and foster a deep sense of community.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Landscape Forms Welcomes Jessica Osegueda as the Newest Business Development Representative on the New York City Sales Team / Chris Eberling Joins Nook USA as National Sales Manager / Hempitecture Expands to Los Angeles to Support Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts / LK Architecture Appoints Craig A. Rhodes as Design Director / Landscape Forms Celebrates Five 2025 GREEN GOOD DESIGN® Awards Honoring Excellence in Innovative Sustainable Design
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - March 21, 2025
- Mynt – Sit Differently - Vitra's new versatile chair combines an appealing home-like aesthetic with the performance of an office chair.
- ASK STEPHEN - "I Took The Counteroffer, But It Backfired!" - Stephen Viscusi - When and if you feel you're deserving, and if your company doesn't have an annual performance review process; you should ask for a meeting with your boss and explain why you feel you deserve an increase on your base salary.
- KI Introduces Clamber Tiered Seating - A bold, interactive adventure for learning spaces
- Beau from Boss Design: The Modular Seating System That Puts a Huge Emphasis on Comfort - Smooth, organic curves combine with indulgent proportions and softnes for a modular lounge system providing an unsurpassed level of comfort.
- Acoustical Solutions that Whisper from Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering - These hyperfunctional solutions offer a new repertoire from Momentum to create calm, engaging, and sound-conscious spaces.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HON x Mayer Fabrics Expand Textile Offering with 2 New Textile Cards - Building on the success of their 2024 partnership launch, HON, a leader in functional workplace and education furniture design and innovation, and Mayer Fabrics have expanded their collaboration with two new performance textile cards.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Kimball International Announces Fifth Season of Their Alternative Design Podcast / Spinneybeck and Lars Beller Fjetland Collaboration Modernizes a Mid-Century Motif / KI to Anchor Design Innovation in Chicago's Fulton Market / Artaic Reinforces its Commitment to Sustainability by Making Eco-Friendly Mosaics More Accessible / NanaWall Introduces the CERO Minimal Sill, Offering a Shallow, Barely-There Design / Configura Announces Revitalized Event with Excelerate 2025 / "Untold Truths of the Design Industry" Presented at ASID NJ Student & Emerging Professionals Week / BLUE: The New Fashion- Infused Wallcovering Collection from Wolf-Gordon / Next Up: A Body Conscious Approach to Furniture in Learning Environments
- Landscape Forms Presents Louis: Modernist Inspiration Meets Urban Versatility - Designed to enhance "slow-velocity spaces" such as plazas, parks, and recreational areas, Louis establishes unobstructed planes of illumination that encourage social interaction and public engagement.
- Hendrick Unveils the Reimagined Americold Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA - With a neutral palette, textured materials, and strategic upgrades, the space combines timeless elegance with contemporary functionality.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale, Proudly B Corp Certified, Leads the Charge for Commercial Furniture Companies in Sustainability and Planet Positive Manufacturing - March marks B Corp Month - celebrating companies that have accomplished B Corp certification and the positive social and environmental impact and responsibility those brands have, as a force for good.
- NeoCon 2025 at THE MART: The Ultimate Hub for Design & Discovery - THE MART continues its design legacy with major expansions, new showrooms, and exhibitors for the 56th edition of the show.
- Drafting Futures: Conversations about Next Perspectives - Four days of conversations between project and visions; two round tables on the new business opportunities. Among theprotagonists: Valeria Segovia, Bjarke Ingels, Lesley Lokko, Paolo Sorrentino.
- ergoCentric Wins German Design Award 2025 for Frixion - Recognized for Excellence in Product Design – Materials and Surfaces
- New In Classifieds - Furniture Installation Project Manager - Russ Bassett | Russ Bassett is a leading manufacturer of modular console furniture designed for mission-critical settings. This role focuses specifically on the niche market of Air Traffic Control (ATC), encompassing both Towers and ATC Radar Facilities. Read more on page 120.
- PLACES - Mula Design Studio Offices – Jakarta | Every element of the office reflects Mula's belief in "Good Story, Great Design." From its seamless spatial transitions to the thoughtful balance of openness and privacy, the design fosters a dynamic, inspiring, and human-centered work environment.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - TED Showcases ThinkLab's Research on Gen-Z's Role in Fixing the Workforce / Nemo Tile + Stone Announces Ron Silano as President / Exciting Leadership Transition at RJE! / Source International Enhances CET Extension to Elevate User Experience / Ultrafabrics Introduces New Director Of Merchandising Kimberle Frost / A new era for Bjelin Group / Pedrali Announces a New Collaboration with Yusuke Kawai / Ankrom Moisan Strengthens Team With 19 Strategic Promotions Across Diverse Teams
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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