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Business of Furniture - November 1, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "No Major Changes Until After Design Days 2026" - Stephen Viscusi - Personally, I am far more concerned about changes in dealer distribution and what the ramifications of this acquisition are going to mean for the Allsteel, Kimball and Steelcase dealers. There is a lot of duplication of products which means there is a lot of duplication of dealers.
- Live From IIDA NY'S COLOR INVASION 2025 with Stephen Viscusi - A night of unforgettable creativity, community, and color! From the dazzling "Sunsets & Scandals" theme to the sea of vibrant designers and dreamers, every moment glowed with inspiration.
- Indiana Furniture's Portfolio Grows in 2025 With Six Product Launches and Enhancements - Otty Ottomans and Tables are designed for flexible environments where people can collaborate, brainstorm, or simply have a quick chat. Kirby offers a range of modern style for all your environment needs. Chat Work Tables are the perfect place to gather and connect.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: A New ERA for the Private Office: DeskMakers' Launches New Height Adjustable Casegoods Collection - DeskMakers announces the launch of ERA, a height-adjustable private office collection designed by Ryan Mora. With sculptural forms, soft curves, and a refined, contemporary aesthetic, ERA offers a fresh perspective on the private office—balancing timeless style with modern performance.
- HON Showcases "Color in Motion" Theory at EDspaces 2025: Manufacturer to Highlight Dynamic Booth Experiences, New Product Innovations, and Expert-led Sessions - "We're excited to connect with the education leaders and designers shaping the future of learning at this year's EDspaces."
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Solomon Coyle 2025-Q3 to Q4 Market Outlook Report Released / Groupe Lacasse Announces Nomination of Maxime Vallières as Vice-President, Finance / Environments Begins Exciting New Chapter as Insidesource Portland / Luum Presents Earthbound, a Chenille Upholstery Textiles Made From Garment Waste / OFS Announces CFO Succession Plan as Part of Strategic Leadership Transition / Knak Group, Heller Furniture, MillerKnoll, and KBM Hogue Unite Northern California Design Leaders in Support of Be Original Americas / Pallas Textiles' Reve™ Collection Wins Silver in the 2025 Nightingale Awards / FilzFelt Unveils Four New Dimensional Acoustic Wall Panels / LightArt Unveils Somari Collection / Chemetal Transforms Transparency Collection With Fresh Designs, Colors
- Humanscale Opens APAC Headquarters and Showroom in Singapore - New showroom redefines modern workplace through ergonomic excellence, sustainable design, and architectural heritage.
- Allseating to Make EDspaces 2025 Debut with Expansive Education Seating Portfolio - Showcasing Adaptive Seating Solutions that Support Modern Education Needs at Booth #953
- UPFRONT: The Mitchell Group Introduces Hyde: A New Sta-Kleen® Silicone Pattern Combining Depth, Durability, and Design Versatility - Designed to meet the demanding needs of various commercial applications, Hyde delivers a rich tactile experience and exceptional performance, crafted for designers who require both sophistication and endurance in their material selections.
- Well Known Long Time Herman Miller Senior A&D Liaison, Hilda Longinotti, to Appear on The Tamron Hall Show - The theme of the show is called "it's never too late to find love."
- Kimball International Wins Gold Nightingale Award for Havei Recliner - With features like a 90° back angle to create an upright sitting position, infinite recline, dual-sided back release handles, and heated back and seat, Havei supports patient comfort and convenience.
- Carnegie's Xorel Luxe Wins Metropolis Planet Positive Award - Inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, the Xorel Luxe collection brings a sense of warm, tactile elegance to modern interiors.
- BDNY 2025 Unveils Immersive Designed Spaces and a Visionary Conference Lineup - From cinematic dreamscapes to alpine retreats, this year's BDNY transforms design into experience—alongside a robust program of future-focused conversations shaping the next era of hospitality.
- PLACES - AMS Offices – Montevideo | The result is a workspace that reflects AMS's identity while promoting collaboration, creativity, and well-being.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - The Feltkütur Team Announces the Hiring of Douglas Shantz as Acoustic Sales Representative, Northeast US / Solomon Coyle Announces 2026 Education Programs to Strengthen Dealer Leadership, Sales and Project Management Excellence / COR Ranked #46 in Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA for 4th Consecutive Year / Shaw Contract Pledges $250,000 Commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital / Bobby Bonett Named President of SANDOW DESIGN GROUP / Arcadia + Encore Announce Key Promotions Within Client Services Department / Former Ankrom Moisan President Dave Heater Steps Into New Role as Vice President of Business Development / Marco Announces Consulting Collaboration With Noted Education Research Expert Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber / Arcadis Expands Workplace Leadership Team with Appointment of Robyn Kaiser
- New In Classifieds - Regional Sales Manager in Miami Beach | The Viscusi Group is recruiting for a Regional Sales manager in the Miami market. The territory covers the southeast Florida market for a manufacturer that makes contract, ancillary and healthcare furniture, distributed and sold exclusively through dealers. Read more on page 102.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - October 25, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "This Company Ghosted Me!" - Stephen Viscusi - A recent report I read states that 48% of job seekers say they have been ghosted by an employer in the past year.
- Stefanie Schwalb: The Future is Now: Advanced Concepts 2.0 at Teknion's New York Showroom Merges Generations and Innovations for the Modern Workplace - Advanced Concepts 2.0 will be on display at the Teknion New York Showroom from October through December 2025.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Designtex and nanimarquina Weave the Beauty of the Imperfect into New Textiles - Designtex introduces a debut collaboration that fuses its expertise in contract textiles with the creative vision of nanimarquina.
- Hightower Introduces Rex: A Circular Seating Solution That Redefines Responsibility and Design - Rex reflects Hightower's Considered Solutions philosophy through conscious craftsmanship and material circularity.
- Landscape Forms Introduces Cove: Elevated Outdoor Structure, Simplified and Streamlined - "Cove brings together everything we've learned about outdoor structure design—what people value, what's essential, and what makes for a welcoming, elevated outdoor experience."
- New In Classifieds - Regional Sales Manager in Miami Beach | The Viscusi Group is recruiting for a Regional Sales manager in the Miami market. The territory covers the southeast Florida market for a manufacturer that makes contract, ancillary and healthcare furniture, distributed and sold exclusively through dealers. Read more on page 85.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Wyatt Seating Announces Addition of Jimmy Allen of Jimmy Allen & Associates / Contract Furniture, Inc. Announces Retirement After 27 Years of Service; Hosts Farewell Warehouse & Truck Sale / Nowy Styl Champions Movement and Health During Global Ergonomics Month / Carnegie Introduces Cressida and Verona, Two New Coated Upholstery Patterns in Its Elements Collection / Tekloom Showcases the World's Toughest Woven Fabric at HCD 2025 / Spokes Ambient from Foscarini — When Design and Tech Illuminate Together
- HBF Textiles Unveils 'Feel & Form' Collection - Designed to move you, the new five-pattern collection builds emotional environments through the dramatic interplay of dimension, tactility, and light.
- Kimball International Launches the Havei Recliner and New Products - Their most recent introductions include Havei, a new recliner series designed for comfort, efficiency, and well-being.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale Expands Its Ocean Collection with the Launch of Freedom Ocean - This release reinforces Humanscale's commitment to combating ocean pollution by transforming discarded materials into sustainable workplace solutions.
- Brentano Presents the Night Orchid Collective at BDNY 2025 - A Multi-Sensory Collaboration with Cumberland Furniture and Divya Rugs
- KI Showcases Learning Spaces That Inspire Every Student at EDspaces 2025 - At EDspaces 2025, held November 5–7 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, KI invites educators, architects, and designers to experience a learning environment built around one powerful idea: every student learns differently.
- NeoCon Announces Call for 2026 Programming - NeoCon invites leading voices, industry disruptors, and forward-thinking design experts to submit Continuing Education Units (CEUs), workshops, and NeoCon Talks proposals for the 57th edition.
- PLACES - ACC Office – Sofia | In the early stages of the project, different options were explored for adding new meeting and collaboration zones, establishing flexible working models.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Samuelson Furniture Announces Michael Chalfin as President / Ethnicraft Unveils new HQ during High Point Market / Three H Welcomes Adam Sinclair as Director of Engineering / MillerKnoll Announces New Chief Financial Officer / Davis Furniture's New Graded-In Partnership with HBF Textiles / Natuzzi Appoints David Workman as Chief Commercial Officer, Wholesale North Americas / A4LE and EDmarket Unite to Shape the Future of Learning Environments / See What Is New From Loll Designs This High Point Market / Gloster Presents New 2026 Collections at High Point / Natural Inspiration Meets Artistic Interpretation: Koroseal Introduces Five New Wallcoverings in Collaboration with Artist Patty Madden / DEDON Presents New MYMI Collection at High Point
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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