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Business of Furniture - July 5, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Post-Show Recap Special Week 3)
- ASK STEPHEN - "The Biggest Secret in Every Office: I Wish I Had Never Found Out What My Co-Workers Were Making" - Stephen Viscusi - In more than forty years leading The Viscusi Group, I've learned there are very few secrets inside a company more closely guarded than compensation. Every company says its people are its greatest asset, yet most companies work very hard to make sure nobody knows what those assets are actually paid.
- Illuminate Puts Lighting Center Stage at NeoCon - The Mart's new centralized space underscores the category's growing influence across commercial interiors. By Stefanie Schwalb.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Versteel Expands The Maker Project: One Collection. More Possibilities. - As the Maker Project enters its next decade, Versteel continues to evolve the collection through customization and problem-solving, supporting the changing ways people learn, work, and create while delivering more possibilities than ever before.
- Kimball International's Showroom and Zing Product Introduction Win Awards During Design Days - "This award reflects our team's commitment to creativity, thoughtful storytelling, and our passion for offering meaningful experiences that truly connect with the design community."
- Empire & Co. Rises to Number 2 on Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of Largest Office Furniture Dealers - National Provider Deepens Atlanta Roots with New Showroom and Continued Regional Investment
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Indiana Furniture and JL & Associates Unveil New Showroom Experience in the Northwest / Integra Seating Earns a Best of NeoCon Title for the Expanded Odyssey Collection / Teknion Reopens Calgary Showroom, Reinforcing its Commitment to Western Canada / Bjelin Celebrates 10 Years with Growing Production of Woodura® Flooring / New Palette for Tiles, by Claesson Koivisto Rune
- Stellar Works Introduces the Bruno Collection by LAYAN - The Bruno Lounge Chair is designed as a quiet retreat, combining generous comfort with a sculptural, architectural form. A softly contoured upholstered seat and backrest are framed by a continuous timber arm, creating a sense of enclosure while maintaining visual lightness. The solid timber structure is carefully proportioned, with refined junctions and subtle curves that express material honesty and craftsmanship. The lowered seat height and relaxed angle invite the body to settle naturally, offering comfort without excess.
- Opening of Bas Smets's Water Garden on the Vitra Campus - A new project is now open on the Vitra Campus to coincide with Art Basel: the Water Garden by landscape architect Bas Smets.
- UPFRONT: NanaWall Celebrates 40 Years of Leadership in Opening Glass Wall Systems - Category-defining innovations and a commitment to performance continue to guide the family-founded company. Founded by four brothers, NanaWall was created to address a market gap they identified through their work in real estate development.
- IIDA NY Inaugurates First Design Materials Specialist as Chapter President for 2026-27 Term - Robin Reigi Launches "All In" Presidency Anchored by New Flagship Initiative
- Fulton Market Design Days Celebrates Record Growth and Attendance - Welcoming Thousands to Chicago's Premier Design District / Attendance Increases 55% as Design, Fashion, Hospitality and Creative Communities Converge in Fulton Market
- A Veteran of Three Continents Bets His Next Chapter on a Caribbean Furniture Maker - Andrea Melis spent 30 years turning around factories across Asia and Europe. Now, as CEO of Jamaica's JFP Limited, he is building a case that the next great sourcing opportunity for U.S. buyers is not in the Far East — it is 90 minutes from Miami.
- IIDA Announces Best of Competition Winner of the 2026 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards - The International Interior Design Association and the American Library Association are pleased to announce the Best of Competition winner of the 2026 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards, recognizing excellence in library interior design. The 2026 ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards Best of Competition winner is Lake Flato Architects for their design of the Cedar Park Public Library in Cedar Park, Texas.
- PLACES - Deloitte Innovation Hub – Cairo | This office reframes the workplace as a system of choices rather than a fixed grid of desks.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Henricksen Promotes Bob Batley to Managing Director, Architectural Products / Suomi Design Works Promotes Carly Roberts to Studio Leader / FMG Announces Leadership Transition in Oklahoma City
- New In Classifieds - Independent Reps Wanted | Ergonomic Comfort Design is an established ergonomic seating company with a strong base of business in Southern California for over 32 years. Known for high quality, high performance ergonomics, exceptional service and competitive pricing, we are expanding our presence in Northern California and the west coast. Read more on page 92.
- New In Classifieds - President - Cincinnati, Ohio | Centennial is partnering with Loth, Inc. who is seeking a visionary, enterprise‑minded President to lead a diversified portfolio of companies, including two multi‑location commercial furniture dealerships, a related service company and an ATM installation company. This executive will shape strategy, elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and drive long‑term enterprise value across all business units. The President provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural direction—ensuring each company thrives in its market while leveraging shared systems, leadership standards, financial discipline, and enterprise‑wide initiatives. Please click on the link to learn more and apply: President Role. Read more on page 92.
- New In Classifieds - Lacasse - Senior Sales Executive (Director / VP Level) – United States | Join us in revealing human potential in the workplace. Lacasse is seeking an accomplished senior sales executive to lead growth initiatives across the United States. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for accelerating revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening relationships with our sales partners and key accounts. With a renewed brand, exciting product introductions, and growing collaborations with designers across North America, we are seeking leaders who want to help shape our sales strategy. Read more on page 93.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - June 28, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Post-Show Recap Special Week 2)
- ASK STEPHEN - "I Love My Job at RH. Why Does Social Media Seem to Hate It?" - Stephen Viscusi - To be fair, every well-known company in our industry has supporters and critics. RH simply happens to be one of the brands generating strong opinions right now. Some people admire the company. Others think the products are overpriced.
- Showrooms Become Destinations by Stefanie Schwalb - New spaces at NeoCon and Design Days illustrate how hospitality-inspired design is transforming commercial showrooms into places for collaboration, connection, and immersive brand experiences.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HBF Introduces Cosme by Mark Grattan - A Residentially Inspired Lounge Collection Designed for the Demands of Commercial Interiors | Cosme bridges the worlds of residential comfort and commercial performance through a bold, architectural lens.
- KI Inspiration Center Debuted at Design Days Showcases the Power of Partnership - Cross-industry collaboration helped create an immersive environment that introduced visitors to the future of human-centered design.
- Shaw Contract Officially Launches Cult Classics Soft-Surface Offerings - Shaping culture and connecting generations. Carpet tile, broadloom, rugs, LVT, porcelain tile + new additions to the Curate collection. Loved and revisited again and again.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Arper Introduces Cari by Doshi Levien, a New Expression of Contemporary Seating / Poltrona Frau Launches the Digital Product Passport: Each Product Tells its Own Story / New iQ® Motion From Tarkett Brings Simple Maintenance, Timeless Style to Demanding Environments / Stellar Works Launches the Ougi Collection by Keiji Ashizawa Design / Studio TK Introduces the Cesto Lounge Chair / Actiu's Neocon Debut Earns Strong Response From Us Design Community / Spinneybeck Introduces Søuld Fragments: A New Acoustic Wall Tile Crafted from Danish Eelgrass / Steelcase Debuts at InfoComm 2026 with Hybrid Collaboration Solutions Designed to Build Human Connection / Wolf-Gordon Acquires Andor Willow / Eureka Introduces River Luminaire Family
- Hightower Expands the Stanza Collection with Launch of Stanza Tables - What started as a modular planter collection has grown into something more. The Stanza Collection now includes tables with optional integrated planters, designed to complement the original line.
- Work in Rhythm NeoCon 2026 Highlights from 9to5 Seating - From their refreshed showroom experience to exciting new product previews, this year's show highlighted the thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and versatility that define 9to5 Seating.
- UPFRONT: Unika Vaev Expands Exclusive Wilsonart® Collaboration with Over 300 Digitally Printed Patterns - Building on the success of the original curated collection launched in 2023, this expanded partnership dramatically broadens the design possibilities available to Architects, Interior Designers, and Specifiers seeking acoustically superior, visually dynamic solutions.
- Momentum's Wellness Suite Brings Restoration and Intention to Healthcare Design - Momentum invigorates healthcare design with the Wellness Suite, a collection of long-lasting eco-friendly wallcoverings, textiles, and privacy solutions designed with the belief that healing environments should be both beautiful and resilient. The collection's contract-grade performance and sustainable attributes reflect how Momentum approaches all product development: fewer resources, better inputs, and longer life spans.
- Carolina and ROOM Release New White Paper Highlighting the Critical Need for Acoustic Privacy in Healthcare - Research reveals how excessive noise impacts patient trust, caregiver well-being, and healthcare outcomes while exploring flexible solutions for privacy and respite.
- Herman Miller Introduces Aeron Refurbished, Extending the Life of Its Most Recognized Design - New program restores pre-owned Aeron Chairs, reducing waste and expanding access to an icon across the United States and Canada.
- PLACES - INDIGO Offices – Prishtina, Kosovo | The reception area serves as the focal point of the project, featuring a sculptural stainless-steel desk positioned against a textured backdrop.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - HLW Appoints Co-Studio Directors to Lead New Jersey Office / Nevers Industries Expands National Sales Network with Three New Representative Partnerships / MillerKnoll Recognized as One of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States by Points of Light / River Architects Founder Earns Living Future Accreditation / AMQ Appoints Tracy Shand as Territory Manager for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin / AMQ Appoints Patty Gountanis as Territory Manager for Illinois, Milwaukee, and Missouri / Kimball International Announces Makers of a Better Future Fund Winners / Schenkel Shultz Appoints Bridget Paterno as Marketing Lead / Sid Meadows Launches CORE Foundations, a New Industry Onboarding Program Designed to Accelerate Success in Contract Interiors / Alaska Establishes Interior Design Regulation and Independent Practice Rights / Tile Club Unveils Two New Impasto Mural Collections—Kyoto and Rowena
- New In Classifieds - President - Cincinnati, Ohio | Centennial is partnering with Loth, Inc. who is seeking a visionary, enterprise‑minded President to lead a diversified portfolio of companies, including two multi‑location commercial furniture dealerships, a related service company and an ATM installation company. This executive will shape strategy, elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and drive long‑term enterprise value across all business units. The President provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural direction—ensuring each company thrives in its market while leveraging shared systems, leadership standards, financial discipline, and enterprise‑wide initiatives. Please click on the link to learn more and apply: President Role. Read more on page 108.
- New In Classifieds - Lacasse - Senior Sales Executive (Director / VP Level) – United States | Join us in revealing human potential in the workplace. Lacasse is seeking an accomplished senior sales executive to lead growth initiatives across the United States. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for accelerating revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening relationships with our sales partners and key accounts. With a renewed brand, exciting product introductions, and growing collaborations with designers across North America, we are seeking leaders who want to help shape our sales strategy. Read more on page 108.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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