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Business of Furniture - January 17, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "They Said No to My Promotion... So Is It Time to Walk?" - Stephen Viscusi - Focus on your current job - it sounds like you're working for a great company and you have a great job. My experience is that it was probably equally difficult for HR and your direct supervisors to tell you you didn't get the promotion as it was for you to hear.
- PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Momentum Announces Exclusive Alliance With Autex Acoustics - Strategically aligned partnership further cements Momentum as a multidisciplinary company.
- COR Expands Western U.S. Presence Through HB Workplaces Acquisition - The acquisition of HB Workplaces is an important step forward in broadening COR's geographic reach and market presence in the western United States.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Shaw Contract Introduces Coexist Carpet Tile Collection - Versatile and calming flooring line is inspired by designers' exploration of Japan.
- Humanscale Introduces NexPoint™: An Ergonomic, Future-Ready Point-of-Sale Solution Designed for Modern Retail and Hospitality - NexPoint kiosk is a thoughtfully engineered point-of-sale (POS) system that brings the brand's award-winning ergonomic expertise to retail, hospitality, healthcare, and self-service environments.
- Why Brighter Offices Don't Always Mean Better Work - Plus, three more myths that could derail your next lighting plan.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Allseating Announces Partnerships with FinelinesNW and True North Spaces / LDI Appoints Jim Morgan as President & CEO / Landscape Forms Introduces the Redesigned Candela by urbidermis / Season 9 of Design Nerds Anonymous Is Here, With CEU Credit for Listeners / Configura Expands Offerings with New Extensions, CI Library Additions to Enter 2026 / Allsteel Launches Season 4 of "Tell Me More" Podcast / Landscape Forms Refreshes Bravo Bistro with Artful New Color Palette / Tile Club Introduces Sagrada Spanish Recycled Glass Collection
- Hendrick Continues its HQ Design of OneDigital into a Cultural Hub for Employees and the Clients They Serve - The transformation of OneDigital's corporate headquarters and regional office highlights their growing national presence in the Insurance, Financial Services, and Human Resource sectors.
- IIDA Names Mark Bryan as Chief Research and Strategy Officer - Executive role marks the launch of IIDA Futures, a new source of global insights and foresight practices for the design industry.
- UPFRONT: After 50 Years, Ligne Roset's Sandra Is Back - First launched in 1975, the sofa designed by Annie Hiéronimus was her quiet revolution: soft where design was hard, sculptural where it was geometric, and enveloping where it was distant – three things people are craving in their furniture once again for 2026.
- Rosendahl Design Group US Expands Portfolio with New Collaboration with UMAGE - UMAGE is celebrated for its modern interpretation of Danish design; combining aesthetics, simplicity, and functionality with a deep commitment to sustainability.
- LD Seating Closes 2025 With Expanded Lounge Seating, New Showrooms and Global Awards - For LD Seating, 2025 marked a year of meaningful progress and strategic shifts that are already shaping the company's future direction.
- Knoll Unveils Dividends Skyline, a Holistic System for the Evolving Workplace - Now available to order: a total system for the adaptable work environment.
- PLACES - Tajín Think Hub – Zapopan | To maintain continuity and flexibility, the design incorporates biophilic elements, sheer movable curtains, glazed partitions, and custom-made circular modular furniture.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Groupe Lacasse | New Rep Firm for Southern California and Southern Nevada / Ghent Announces JSA Design Resource Group as Sales Representation Across Midwest / NeoCon Taps Holly Cronin as New Sales Executive / Unika Vaev Announces Promotion of Phoebe Marsh to Marketing Director / Watson Furniture Builds for What's Next: Sales Leadership Realignment Supports Growth Momentum / Introducing a New Era of Curated Design Partnerships: C SUITE Relaunches as The Ancillary Project / MillerKnoll Appoints Former J. Jill CEO Claire Spofford to Board of Directors / A Matter of Salone: The new Salone Communication Campaign
- 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 90.
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Business of Furniture - January 10, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "PE Ownership and the CEO Revolving Door No One Talks About" - Stephen Viscusi - Truth is, there is sophisticated leadership within our industry. Sometimes PE leadership is too fast to write off hiring someone from inside the industry, which is ironic since those are the very people who made the industry so attractive that PE is investing heavily in it.
- Gunlocke Plant in Wayland, NY to Close - All products currently produced at the Wayland facility will shift to existing facilities across the HNI manufacturing network, with no anticipated changes in the product portfolio.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Corradi USA Reimagines the Zenith Retractable Screen - The Zenith is a next generation edition of the motorized screen, designed and manufactured in the U.S. and engineered to accommodate openings of a max 23 ft. width and 10 ft. drop.
- Introducing the Tempo + Pulse Collection: A New Era in Porcelain Design - Ideal for architects, designers, and homeowners seeking high-performance surfaces that tell a story, Tempo + Pulse doesn't just suit a space but shapes it.
- Bjelin Launches New Woodura Herringbone Range - This Scandinavian-designed flooring is created with patented technologies for a more durable and sustainable experience.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - New DEDON Colors Capture the Beauty of Dusk and Nightfall / INK+ORO Transforms AC Hotel Bentonville with Warm, Regionally Rooted Design / Arper's 2024 Sustainability Report - How A Chair Made of Paper Defined A Year / Leaders of Design to Steward a New Chapter for the Decorative Furnishings Association
- RYS Architects Turns the Page: Becomes Studio RYS with Expanded Leadership and Vision - Rebrand signals a new era of storytelling-driven design, multidisciplinary design capabilities, and strategic growth.
- CIFF Guangzhou 2026: A New Supply Chain Vision Connecting Production and Consumption - As global supply chains and consumer expectations continue to shift rapidly, the 57th CIFF Guangzhou returns with a clear mission shaped by its theme, "CONNECT·CREATE." CIFF strengthens its role as a global meeting point where brands, designers, manufacturers and buyers converge to explore new business models, reinforce industry connections and accelerate innovation across the furniture sector.
- UPFRONT: When Design Starts Caring for the Body - Humanscale embodies this shift toward wellness-driven interiors with solutions that seamlessly balance function and form.
- New BIFMA Welcomes New Marketing Communications Manager - Ali Gillman has 10 years of experience as a multidisciplinary graphic designer, with a background in marketing for agency, corporate, nonprofit, and retail sectors.
- IIDA Announces Winners of 16th Annual IIDA Global Excellence Awards - "The winning projects are beautifully designed with thoughtful attention to detail, making sophistication and simplicity work in harmony."
- SouthLoft Crafted Concepts To Open New Warehouse and Workshop in Dallas-Fort Worth - What started as a passion for metal fabrication and modern design has since evolved into a nationally-recognized studio that combines artisan craftsmanship with a collaborative design process to deliver durable, bespoke furniture tailored to each project's unique needs.
- PLACES - Oppstar Microelectronics Offices - Kuala Lumpur | Taking inspiration from an IC design, Oppstar's office layout is guided by the principles of precision, efficiency, and connectivity.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Mannington Commercial Celebrates Parent Company Mannington Mills' 2026 Social Impact Award from the Vinyl Sustainability Council / Ideation Design Group Charts New Course Under Sole Owner & CEO Jennifer Reynolds / JCJ Architecture Celebrates 90th Anniversary With Three New Directors of Interior Design / Avanto Appoints Leonardo Vargas as Partner and Chief Innovation Officer Following Acquisition of Agentic Dream / Spectorgroup Partners with Dorsey & Whitney on New Manhattan Workplace / Eureka Wins Multiple LIT Design Awards
- 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 74.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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