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Business of Furniture - January 31, 2026
- Connection Is the Competitive Advantage - Inside the 2026 BIFMA 360° Conference and the "Anything, Anywhere" Mindset, Part One by Stef Schwalb
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Humanscale Elevates the Modern Workstation with M/Class Monitor Arms - M/Class: The Next Generation of Monitor Arms | Designed to eliminate the physical strain caused by static screens, M/Class monitor arms allow users to position displays precisely where they need them, encouraging natural posture and fluid movement throughout the workday.
- BIFMA SPOTLIGHT: BoF's Stefanie Schwalb and Industry Expert Stephen Viscusi of The Viscusi Group enjoyed the "warmer" weather this week in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club. - BIFMA put on an amazing conference, which was attended by over 200 industry professionals.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Haven't Updated My LinkedIn in Ages... Not Looking for a Job, Why Should I?" - Stephen Viscusi - Another reason to have a great LinkedIn is because when you ask for a raise or when it's time for your annual review, if you have a diminished LinkedIn that's not up to date and doesn't truly reflect the geography you cover, the independent reps you're responsible for or the number of direct reports you have, your boss, or your boss's boss, is going to have a hard time understanding your value to the company.
- 9to5 Seating Introduces Cira, a Refined Lounge Collection for Modern Spaces - With Cira, 9to5 Seating continues its commitment to delivering versatile, design-forward seating solutions that balance comfort, performance, and style for contemporary interiors.
- ICFF 2026 Sets the Stage for a New Chapter in Contemporary Design - New initiatives spotlight global partnerships and cross-disciplinary dialogue under the 2026 theme, Common Ground.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - KI Recognizes the Passing of Design Leader Giancarlo Piretti / JUST 3.0 Transparency Label Awarded to Teknion / Ghent Products Achieves BIFMA LEVEL Recertification, Adds EZ Mobile Glassboard to Certified Product Portfolio / KI Wall Expands Glass Capabilities Through Strategic Acquisition of Custom Glass Products, LLC-Wisconsin / Visitor Registration Now Open for ORGATEC TOKYO 2026 / Kimball International Launches DesignSuite, a Refined, End-to-End Design Support Experience for Today's Design Process
- NeoCon Announces 2026 Keynote Speakers and Registration Opening - Where Design Connects: Visionaries Explore Purpose-Driven Innovation, Strategic Foresight, and Creative Resilience
- Preview: 64th Salone del Mobile.Milano - Global connections, new curatorial territories and an unprecedented openness to Contract: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 sets the coordinates for the project's near future.
- UPFRONT: LD Seating Furnishes the New Boardroom of the State Printing Works of Securities in Prague - The boardroom forms part of a wider renovation designed by JKH Architects, which transforms the original interior with a contemporary approach to design, technologies and sustainability, while respecting the institution's nearly century-long history.
- New Workplace Launches from Room & Board for Business - Room & Board for Business expands its workplace collection with the Esme Office Chair, introduced this month, and the Ames Electric Adjustable Standing Desk.
- Kettal Opens its New Showroom in Dubai - A new chapter for the brand in the Middle East
- PLACES - Vaillant Offices – Katowice | Every decision was made with the goal of creating a workspace that meets the functional needs of the client while inspiring and invigorating its users.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - AMQ Welcomes Jordan Gormley as New Territory Manager for Eastern PA, NJ, and DE / AMQ Appoints Michelle Hundley as Territory Manager for Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C. Metro Area / AMQ Names Sara Harper as Regional Sales Manager, West / Turf Appoints Robert MacMeccan as General Manager / Carrier Johnson + Culture Names New Leadership Team: David Huchteman as CEO and Marin Gertler as Chief Design Officer / Tarkett Climate Leadership Recognized for the Second Time by a CDP a Score
- New In Classifieds - Senior Director of Sales | Lead. Build Relationships. Love What You Do. JSI is growing and we're looking for a senior sales leader to take ownership of an assigned network of rep groups and help shape what comes next. We're a design-driven contract furniture manufacturer growing through strong rep partnerships, customer focus, and a belief that your best work happens when you love what you do. Read more on page 102.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - January 24, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "What's The Protocol with Giving Out Business Cards Today" - Stephen Viscusi - There are many moments in sales that still demand business cards, some examples would be older customers or C-suite executives in traditional industries that still expect a card.
- Sabin Launches LAYER, a New Series Redefining the Planar Acoustic Surface - LAYER offers acoustic performance suitable for all commercial interiors—from workplaces and hospitality environments to education and healthcare settings.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Tayco Introduces Bridgeway: Adaptable Power and Purposeful Privacy for Evolving Workspaces - Tayco Office Furnishings kicks off its 50th anniversary with the launch of Bridgeway, a flexible power beam created to support adaptable layouts, purposeful privacy, and the evolving needs of modern work environments.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Peter Pepper Products Introduces Chamfer: Sculptural Waste Receptacles with Architectural Detail - Chamfer brings refined detailing and architectural presence to an often-overlooked essential, proving that even the most utilitarian objects deserve great design.
- Humanscale Brings Human-Centered Design to San Francisco with New Showroom - A defining feature of Reddy's work with Humanscale is the consistent use of female-led design and construction teams.
- Landscape Forms Elevates Link System with Modular Rails - Link Rail brings the flexibility of the Link system to standing-height surfaces that invite leaning, perching and causal gathering.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - ergoCentric Acquires Belair Office Products / The Mitchell Group Introduces NetZERO® BIO: Highlighting Engineering, Environmental Sustainability / Configura Announces Excelerate 2026 / CONSOLL and Office Partners Announce Strategic Agreement to Expand Contract Furniture Opportunities for Independent Dealers / Senior Appointments at Groupe Lacasse / Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Luce / Indiana Furniture Joins Forces with JSA in Minnesota and The Dakotas / Louis Poulsen Reissues the Original Panthella Lamp
- Building DPHQ3: Inside Dude Perfect's Bold New Headquarters - A Case Study of Tangram Interiors & Studio Other's Collaboration for Dude Perfect's New Home Base
- New Interwoven Journeys Collection From Tarkett Brings Poetic Connection to Carpet Tile Designs - The Interwoven Journeys collection celebrates the diverse routes we take together.
- UPFRONT: Ghent Expands Representation in New York, New Jersey with Key Collective - Key Collective's New York Design Center showroom and regional team will introduce Ghent's portfolio of writable surfaces, glassboards, and space-enhancing solutions to design professionals, architects, and specification communities throughout the NY-NJ metro area.
- Live Photos from Maison&Objet Paris - The must-see event for design, decoration, and lifestyle opened its doors at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.
- KFI Studios and Gensler Introduce Canopy: A New Paradigm for Flexible, Focused Workspaces - "Canopy was born out of a desire to bring calm to open environments."
- Mix Things Up with Arcadia's Ravelle Occasional Tables - Defined by round and softly rounded triangular forms, Ravelle is designed to nest and rearrange to support today's evolving spaces with effortless versatility.
- PLACES - QCP Offices – Singapore | Acoustic treatments and soft furnishings help shape a calm, focused environment, allowing productivity and creativity to coexist.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - MNLA Elevates Four to Principals, Signaling the Next Chapter in Firm Leadership / Renson North America Promotes Max Sebrechts to Architecture & Design Director / IIDA NY Honors Fifth Annual Hazel Siegel Scholarship Recipients / A-Light Wins Three GOOD DESIGN® Awards / MillerKnoll Recognized as one of the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies 2026 / SouthWorth Capital Management Acquires American Furniture Manufacturing / Corgan Promotes Emily Strain to Lead Workplace Interiors Sector / Premier Promotes Johannes Michalsky to Chief Executive Officer / HOLLY HUNT Introduces New Collection Of Textiles and Wallcoverings for Spring 2026 / The 2026 Carnegie Trend ReportHas Arrived
- New In Classifieds - Senior Director of Sales | Lead. Build Relationships. Love What You Do. JSI is growing and we're looking for a senior sales leader to take ownership of an assigned network of rep groups and help shape what comes next. We're a design-driven contract furniture manufacturer growing through strong rep partnerships, customer focus, and a belief that your best work happens when you love what you do. Read more on page 92.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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