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From trends that affect your bottom line, to new products, to stories that will help you run a better, more informed company.
Business of Furniture - June 9, 2025 (+ Pre-Show Special)
- ASK STEPHEN - "My Company Was Just Sold. How Do I Find a New Job?" - Stephen Viscusi - This is a common question that I receive every time any company is bought or sold in the furniture business, and my answer remains the same: just because your company was acquired does not mean you're going to lose your job.
- DARRAN Furniture Launches "Yara" - A different take on the conference chair that is casual, sophisticated and designed for color, comfort, and approachability.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Work Happens Anywhere: AIS' NeoCon Showroom Takes Visitors on a Journey of Possibilities - AIS Furniture Lines that Evolve, Move, and Grow with Users
- Kimball International Celebrates 75 Years of Craftsmanship in Their Chicago Showroom During Fulton Market Design Days - "As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we reflect with pride on where we began, how we've evolved, and what is yet to come."
- Designing for Agility, Keilhauer Debuts Four New Product Families at NeoCon - Agyl, Unifi, Weve and Fyord feature unique product innovations to unlock new possibilities for today's fluid office environments
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Landscape Forms Announces New Chief Executive Officer & President / Formaspace Announces Strategic Lab Chair Partnership with Cramer / Keilhauer Expands Third Floor Presence at THE MART With New Showroom / Bridging Heritage Craft and Code: TRAME Introduces ENLACE at Downtown Design Riyadh / Bold+ Reimagines the Future of Workplace Furniture with New Ownership, Customization Studio and Global Partnerships / Hightower's New Website Tools Lead with Transparency, Considered Solutions / Kimball International Hosts Grand Reopening of Washington D.C. Showroom / OFGO STUDIO Introduces WORKWAY™ Lockers, an Adaptive Solution for Evolving Workspace Demands / 2025 Impact Report Highlights Bold Progress in Sustainability, Innovation, and Social Responsibility / Unika Vaev Introduces Three Acoustic Product Collections in collaboration with Instyle, Abstracta, and UV Studios / Arcadia and Encore Unveil Exciting New Introductions at NeoCon / MillerKnoll Unveils New Chicago Flagship Experience at Design Days
- Falcon Celebrates NeoCon in Their New Showroom on the 10th Floor of The Mart - The space is ideal to showcase Falcon's latest designs in a setting that embodies quality and innovation.
- Teknion, Studio TK, and Luum Textiles Reframe the Workplace Narrative at Design Days 2025 - The brands will showcase their latest product innovations and share their vision for the workplace of tomorrow at Fulton Market.
- UPFRONT: BoF's Complete Show Coverage - From NeoCon to Fulton Market Design Days - We will cover everything happening this week in Chicago. BoF will be providing complete coverage later this week, with continuing analysis into August, as we take an in-depth look at everything happening in Chicago this week. Stay tuned!
- Peter Pepper Products Introduces Flower: A Modern Twist on the Classic Coat Tree - Flower marks another step in Peter Pepper Products' evolution—honoring its long-standing reputation for quality while embracing a more youthful, energetic design direction.
- Shaw Contract Unveils Category Firsts and Product Innovations at NeoCon - Shaw Contract will offer daily coffee meetups in the morning and afternoon happy hours on Monday and Tuesday of the show.
- Herman Miller Introduces the Gemma Seating Family and Updates the Mora System - Advancements within the brand's healthcare portfolio reflect Herman Miller's commitment to human-centered design.
- ORGATEC TOKYO 2025: Three Days of Shared Insight and Creative Exchange - An immersive showcase and forum exploring what makes a 'workplace worth choosing': new perspectives on spaces that resonate with the individual.
- PLACES - Acme Offices – Baddi | We aimed for the block's exterior to harmonize with its surroundings, neither blending in completely nor demanding too much attention.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Artcobell Welcomes Ryan Myers as Business Development Manager, Western US / AT WORK COLLABORATIVE: Now an Employee-Owned Company / DeskMakers and Peter Pepper Products Expand Florida Presence with Allyn Rae Group / Eureka Announces New Accessories for Scout Luminaire / Feeney Announces First CCRR Certification / Introducing Elevated Space & Air: Real-Time Insights for Smarter Spaces / DecoScape to Exhibit at Fulton Market Design Days During Chicago Design Week / Navigating the Future of Workplace Design: Graphite Design Group Releases Workplace Trends and Insights Report
- New In Classifieds - Indiana Furniture | We're Seeking a Northeast Regional Manager to Join Our Growing Team! Join a fun and collaborative team! Indiana Furniture is looking for a passionate, energetic, and entrepreneurial individual to be responsible for Leading Sales Strategies, Managing Independent Sales Rep Groups/Territories, and Developing Customer Relationships in the northeast United States. Read more on page 132.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - May 30, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "The #1 Thing to NOT Do at NeoCon and Design Days!" - Stephen Viscusi - After being at #Salone, and more recently #ICFF and the HD show; all I observed everywhere I looked was people walking the halls reading their phones and physically running into one another. Both attendees and salespeople.
- NeoCon 2025 Spotlights the Future of Commercial Design - New Innovations Reflect Emerging Design Trends Embracing Sensory-Rich Experiences, Multifunctionality, Smart Materials & Technology, and Adaptive Resilience.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Arper's Catifa Family - Evolving with Purpose - With its refined simplicity, the Catifa collection continues to evolve, adapting seamlessly to the demands of contemporary living.
- ICFF Brought Creativity, Innovation, and Connection to New York City - This year, ICFF welcomed over 13,000 attendees and saw a 5% increase in the attendee-to-exhibitor ratio.
- Studio TK Introduces Ballad Work Chairs and Stools + Upholstered Lounge Chair - A seamless blend of comfort, character, and versatility for dynamic workplace settings. A timeless expression of form and function, designed to elevate any environment.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - COFCO, A Henricksen Company, Elevates Erin Costello to General Manager of Philadelphia Office / New Industry Collective Launches to Empower Small Business Furniture Manufacturers / Nevers Introduces Torre: A Power-Ready Occasional Table for Dynamic Workspaces / Integra Seating Unveils Odyssey Collection / Allseating Makes Its Debut as Part of Design Days 2025 / Maharam Introduces Banner Stripe by Paul Smith / Simii Design Unveils Goldilox: The "Just Right" Table for Modern Interiors / Workspace48 Introduces MOCHI: A 'Resimercial' Personal Undermount Storage Unit / Herman Miller Launches the Girard Stool
- Designtex Collaborates With Kapitza on a Trio of New Patterns - Three new patterns — Mosaic, Waves, and Sparkle — each explore movement in unique and playful ways. Mosaic is a coated textile with a large-scale geometric pattern.
- Hightower Celebrates Innovation, Considered Solutions at NeoCon 2025 - Hightower is bringing fresh energy (and fresh product) to Chicago this year.
- UPFRONT: Designtex Moves its Chicago Showroom From The Mart to Fulton Design District - Located on the 5th floor at 811 W. Fulton Street, the light-filled space provides a minimal backdrop upon which to showcase the brand's vibrant mix of products – from textiles to wallcoverings and more – in a setting that welcomes the design community to interact with materials, color, and pattern.
- Scandinavian Spaces NeoCon 2025 - A showroom saturated in texture and bursting with innovation.
- HBF Textiles Presents "Best in Show" - Three distinctive patterns that sit, stay, and steal the show!
- OFS Introduces Adler: A Private Office Inspired by Real-World Conversations - No two leaders are the same, and neither are their workspaces. That's why Adler offers a variety of configurations and options, allowing you to design a private office that reflects your unique style.
- Poltrona Frau Strengthens Its Presence in the Middle East - Poltrona Frau continues its international retail expansion with the opening of its first monobrand store in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim.
- PLACES - IPONWEB Offices – Limassol | Comfort and productivity are further enhanced by the incorporation of greenery, bringing a fresh, natural element to the office.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Configura Set for an Active Presence at NeoCon & Design Days / Darko Pervan receives Swedish Enterprise Medal 2025 / AHF Products Names Brent Emore as Chief Executive Officer / Kasthall Teams Up With Pritzker Prize Winner David Chipperfield to Create a Sustainable Classic / New Launches from Brown Jordan / Landscape Forms Partners with Lighting Dynamics, to Represent Lighting Portfolio in Columbus, Ohio / Landscape Forms Celebrates Great Place To Work® Certification™ Again For 2025-2026 / Kinetex's Latest Moiré Brings a New Approach to Tile Design and Installation
- New In Classifieds - Indiana Furniture | We're Seeking a Northeast Regional Manager to Join Our Growing Team! Join a fun and collaborative team! Indiana Furniture is looking for a passionate, energetic, and entrepreneurial individual to be responsible for Leading Sales Strategies, Managing Independent Sales Rep Groups/Territories, and Developing Customer Relationships in the northeast United States. Read more on page 124.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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