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Business of Furniture - February 21, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "HELP WANTED: VP Sales" - Stephen Viscusi - You are not imagining it. There are more VP of Sales searches open right now than I have seen in years. Both directly from companies recruiting themselves and outside recruiters.
- Heller Furniture Joins Haworth - Partnership unites shared commitments to design leadership and expands opportunities.
- John Edelman Accepts New Role as President, North & South America, Haworth Lifestyle - Haworth Lifestyle, the luxury design division of Haworth, has announced that John Edelman will be joining their team as President, North & South America, overseeing the operations of brands Cappellini, Cassina, Ceccotti, Poltrona Frau, and Zanotta.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Hum Tables by KFI Studios; A Versatile Way to Gather - KFI Studios has launched Hum, a new table collection designed in collaboration with Union Design.
- HBF Textiles Presents: The Designer Edit - A collection of six palettes curated by Kickie Chudikova capturing what's next in color and pattern trends.
- Humanscale Opens Landmark Sydney Showroom, Further Expanding Its Global Design Footprint - "This is a major moment for Humanscale."
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Artcobell Introduces PeacePod: A Mobile Sanctuary / Shaw Contract Introduces Flourish: A Soft Surface Collection Inspired by Vibrant Aging, Designed for Connection / Lesro Recognizes Their 2025 Rep of the Year / Kettal 60th Anniversary / IIDA Announces Best of Competition Winners for 2025 Best of Asia Pacific Awards and 2025 Global Excellence Awards / New BIO Thermopolymer Colors
- Inside a Purpose-Built School Designed to Support Learning, Belonging, and Growth - The project, rooted in empathy, high-traffic endurance, and tech advancement creates spaces that immediately feel impactful.
- UPFRONT: Versteel Welcomes Zack Lamb as National Sales Manager - The appointment further strengthening Versteel's longstanding commitment to responsive service and trusted client partnerships across the contract furniture industry.
- CIFF Guangzhou 2026, CIFM / interzum guangzhou: Connecting the Global Supply Chain - The 2026 edition strengthens its role as an innovation engine through three major platforms dedicated to intelligent manufacturing, materials innovation and hardware technology.
- NARBUTAS Maintained Stable Sales in 2025 and Plans a Major Wave of New Product Launches in 2026 - The company ended the year with stable turnover, with revenue remaining at a level similar to 2024.
- PLACES - Synopsys Offices – Trivandrum | The modern reception area features clean lines, layered lighting and digital showcases that create a welcoming and professional first impression.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Work Better Podcast by Steelcase and CannonDesign's Design Fuel Join SURROUND Podcast Network / Avanto Announces Webinar to Share the State of AI in Commercial Furniture / Encore's Trove Collection Wins 2025 GOOD DESIGN® Award / Legrand Brings 65W USB-C Charging to adorne Collection / Blu Dot Introduces Spring 2026 Collection: Refined Comfort, Considered Evolution, Confident Color / Tile Club Introduces Lithia Quartzite Porcelain Collection / Perkins&Will Appoints Vickie Alani as Managing Director of its Boston Studio, Elevates Yanel de Angel to Chief Marketing Officer / Authentic Wood Visuals, Contract Performance: Parador's Harmonia Injects Warmth into Commercial Interiors
- New In Classifieds - Territory Sales Representative NYC • Long Island • Northern New Jersey • Westchester County, NY Full-Time | NYC Showroom (Midtown Manhattan) | We are a leading and highly respected independent contract-furniture manufacturer’s representative firm serving New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The role is for a seasoned industry professional who understands the commercial interiors ecosystem. Read more on page 82.
- New In Classifieds - Regional Sales Director for Northeast & Western U.S. – Groupe Lacasse | As Regional Sales Director, you will drive revenue growth, shape market strategy, and forge strong partnerships throughout the Northeast and Western U.S. office furniture markets. Working closely with rep agencies, dealers, and the A&D community, you will expand specifications, strengthen market presence, and deliver sustainable, measurable results. Read more on page 84.
- New In Classifieds - The Viscusi Group is searching for a Regional Sales Manager, NorCal + PNW | Leading commercial furniture manufacturer seeks a Regional Sales Manager to lead its NorCal + PNW region. This role oversees and coaches a team of Territory Managers while owning regional strategy, performance, and execution. With real impact and visibility, this hands-on leadership role drives accountability, strengthens dealer and key account relationships, and requires strong commercial instincts and credibility in the market. Read more on page 84.
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Business of Furniture - February 14, 2026
- ASK STEPHEN - "The LinkedIn Lie Everyone Justifies After Getting Fired" - Stephen Viscusi - Keeping you 'on paper' as a consultant and letting you leave the job on your LinkedIn status makes them feel safer because it buys them time and reduces perceived exposure.
- Empire Office Celebrates 80-Year Legacy with Rebrand to Empire & Co. - The leading furniture and interior solutions provider announces a formal expansion into the residential, hospitality and retail sectors.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: BRC Group Introduces Softscape: Acoustic PET Solutions Designed to Enhance Privacy and Focus - Softscape is a new acoustic PET product line designed to improve acoustic privacy, reduce noise distractions, and support focused work across today's evolving workplace environments.
- Versatility Meets Comfort: Indiana Furniture Kicks Off the New Year with Script and Workmate - Script is a people-centric line that brings together freestanding and modular forms to balance levels of privacy and collaboration, empowering users to take on any task throughout the day. Workmate is the perfect sidekick to work anytime, anywhere. Compact and lightweight, simply pull it up or take it with you as a personal workspace on the go.
- Landscape Forms Expands on Success of Every Day Chair, Introduces New Lounge and Stool Options - Effortlessly stylish yet built for everyday use, Every Day is simple, stylish and easy to get along with. Simple, adaptable, and easy to move, Every Day seating is a go-to for settings whose layout and purpose may change on a season-to-season or even day-to-day basis.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - 2025-Q4 to 2026-Q1Market Outlook Report Released / Wolf-Gordon Celebrates 25 Years of Design Partnerships: Relaunches Patterns from Laurinda Spear's 2001 "Linework" Collection / Renson and Corradi Join Material Bank, Expanding Access to Premium Architectural Solutions / Poltrona Frau Renews and Expands its Partnership with the 1000 Miglia Experience Florida 2026 / Solomon Coyle's YE2025 Operational & Financial Benchmarking Survey for Commercial Furniture Distributors is Officially Launched / IIDANY Healthcare Forum | Level UP Panel Discussion on March 5th
- Hendrick's New Ground-Up Building for Synovus Bank: A Model of Community-Focused Design - The strategic approach integrated empathetic understanding, collaborative co-creation, and iterative processes to deliver human-centric solutions.
- Chief Launches Next-Gen Tempo Floor Support Mount for Flexible Installations - New Design Combines Structural Stability, Device Storage, and Refined Aesthetics to Support Larger Displays
- UPFRONT: Keilhauer Expands Sales Leadership Team - Keilhauer has appointed two new Regional Sales Managers to expand and strengthen leadership within their Sales department.
- Porro Celebrates a Century of Excellence in New York - Porro's centennial celebrations arrive in the Big Apple at the Porro New York flagship showroom, the first in the USA.
- Inside a Penang Technology Hub: Elevating Performance and Comfort - Natural light and coastal views foster a sense of calm, while adjustable workstations and collaborative zones encourage movement and interaction.
- PLACES - AECOM Offices – Bucharest | Informal work areas and soft seating are located along this path, supporting collaboration, flexibility, and moments of relaxation.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Total Office Solutions' Megan Monette-McDaniel Promoted to Board President of Ladies in Commercial Real Estate / TPG Architecture Recognizes Internal Leadership With Three Promotions / Corradi and Renson to Showcase Luxury Outdoor Living Solutions at IBS 2026 / Franck Genser Introduces the Basketball, a Wall Lamp That Reimagines Light as Play / NanaWall Expands Florida Product Approval to NW MultiSlide 630 / Foscarini Partners with Artist Marianna Tomaselli on What's in a Lamp? Series...
- New In Classifieds - Regional Sales Director for Northeast & Western U.S. – Groupe Lacasse | As Regional Sales Director, you will drive revenue growth, shape market strategy, and forge strong partnerships throughout the Northeast and Western U.S. office furniture markets. Working closely with rep agencies, dealers, and the A&D community, you will expand specifications, strengthen market presence, and deliver sustainable, measurable results. Read more on page 92.
- New In Classifieds - The Viscusi Group is searching for a Regional Sales Manager, NorCal + PNW | Leading commercial furniture manufacturer seeks a Regional Sales Manager to lead its NorCal + PNW region. This role oversees and coaches a team of Territory Managers while owning regional strategy, performance, and execution. With real impact and visibility, this hands-on leadership role drives accountability, strengthens dealer and key account relationships, and requires strong commercial instincts and credibility in the market. Read more on page 93.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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