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Business of Furniture - April 25, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "I Did Great on the Interview: Why Are They Passing?" - Stephen Viscusi - Smart managers know how to make an interview a positive experience for the candidate -- which means you shouldn't be able to read them. It's not your fault. It's just the way it is.
- Teacher Appreciation Month Educational Furnishing Picks From HON - As Teacher Appreciation Month approaches, it highlights the importance of recognizing educators who support and inspire students.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Colebrook Bosson Saunders Reimagines the Iconic Flo Monitor Arm - Updated Design Brings Ergonomic Innovation, Sustainability and Style to Future-Ready Workstations
- Hendrick Designs Embark Behavioral Health's New Outpatient Facility - Outpatient clinic design fosters comfort and safety with flexible, cost-effective solutions.
- Insula Tables by Patricia Urquiola - "I am interested in the new poetics that come from new technologies... we are going to be more and more artisan digital producers."
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Fantini Announces New Managing Director for North America / NEWH, Inc. to Honor Scholarship Recipients at HD Expo + Conference / Formaspace Expands Presence on CET with Complete Product Library and Integrated Pricing / Customer Letter: Acoustic Products (Kirei & Xorel Artform) Pricing Remains Unchanged / More Market News: Nook Holds Prices Steady / DatesWeiser Introduces Interactive 3D Modular Configurator
- 2025 Best of NeoCon Jury Unveiled - Dynamic Lineup of Industry Experts to Judge the Official NeoCon Awards Program
- DWR Presents: The Paul Smith Collection - Outfitting the Historic Miles C. Bates "Wave House" in Palm Desert - DWR and Boutique Announce First-Time Experiential Rental Home Thoughtfully Refashioned in Collaboration with Paul Smith
- UPFRONT: NeatTech Leather & EcoKnit - Humanscale's Newest Launches to Support Sleek and Sophisticated Office Organization - Newly available in supple leather or textured EcoKnit in a variety of rich hues, these finishes complement a workspace while providing durable, long-lasting performance.
- Dynamic Maximalism Is In: Meet Designtex's Racetrack, Emblem & Liliana - These maximal, elegant patterns meet the moment. Racetrack and Emblem are two outdoor + indoor stunners that deliver sumptuous details and incredible performance, executed with enthusiasm for every detail.
- NXT MOV Collection Expands to Include Teacher Solutions - "The NXT MOV collection was a revolutionary introduction when it hit the market and we're so proud to have expanded it into yet another line of support for our educators."
- Móz Designs Expands Divider Collection with Dimensional Dividers - New larger, multi-layered designs add depth, texture, and dynamic visuals.
- Star Tile Flies Morph Code into the Cosmic Language Codes Series - Star Tile is a luxury boutique multidimensional 3D custom tile store and showroom that creates tiles with designs inspired by the natural world.
- New In Classifieds - S.P. Richards: Regional Sales Manager - Furniture | Under the direction of the Director of Sales–Furniture and in total alignment with the Vice President of Furniture and the Vice President of Sales, the FRSM's function is to drive the Furniture to new heights. While being the champion for the Furniture category, the FRSM will sell, support, promote, train, and otherwise further the strategic direction and drive profitable growth of the category. Read more on page 90.
- PLACES - Caterpillar Offices – Málaga | The perimeter bands, located next to the windows, accommodate workstations arranged in groups by department.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Prioritizing Indoor Air Quality with Hempitecture's Bio-Based FiberPad / Koroseal Opens Las Vegas Showroom / Unika Vaev Appoints Rick Goodrow as Chief Information Officer / EDmarket Partners with ACE for ECLPS Graduate Credit / Artcobell: The Fully Welded Stacking Desks Achieve Confidence in Collaboration
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - April 18, 2025
- Tariffs, Trade, and Uncertainty: What You Can Do Now - The global market isn't getting simpler. But your response to it can be smarter.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Groupe Lacasse Unveils New Height-Adjustable Desks in NEX and Concept 400E Collections - This new generation of height-adjustable desks offers enhanced flexibility, style, and ergonomics for any office.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Why Would You Leave a Manufacturer to Go to a Dealer?" - Stephen Viscusi - If you go to work for the dealer that represents the manufacturer you already worked for, you often have a big advantage because you're bringing with you all the inside information you have on who you need to go to at that manufacturer (intel) like who to contact at the factory for the best discount.
- Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025: 302,548 Attendees; 68% International - Within a hugely uncertain global context, the 2025 edition of the Salone consolidated the results achieved in 2023, when Euroluce was last held. Informing the agenda for 2026, the highest ever percentage of foreign professionals was testament to the key role of the trade fair, which offered new business opportunities to 151 countries.
- KI Introduces Cascha Furniture - Soft seating wherever you need it.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - IIDA NY Hosts SNL Producer at 30th Annual Leaders Breakfast / Mannington Commercial Reinforces Market Stability With Products Made in the USA / NanaWall Adds Windows to Its Product Portfolio / Unika Vaev Introduces Its Latest Acoustic Product Collection in Collaboration With Instyle / Loll Designs Celebrates Earth Day with Milestone Donation to Chester Bowl, Surpassing Their $100,000 Commitment to Community and Sustainability / EF Contract's Anthology Collection Offers Up an Enthralling Narrative for Any Space
- Haworth and Pantone Collaborate With Patricia Urquiola at Milan Design Week 2025 - Limited edition collection and artistic exhibition featured at Elle Decor Alchemica, Fuori Salone
- Kirei Launches Henge Panel, a Textural Acoustic Wall Solution - Inspired by Musical Notes on Sheet Music, Henge Panel Brings Dimensional Rhythm and Sound Absorption to Interior Spaces
- UPFRONT: At Humanscale, Every Month is Earth Month: Harnessing Rainwater to Power Manufacturing Worldwide - Humanscale has successfully implemented a range of eco-friendly initiatives— including running on 100% rainwater for manufacturing.
- Knoll Collaborates with Contemporary Design Visionaries at Salone del Mobile - Biboni Sofa, Muecke Wood Collection, Perron Bun Lounge Chair, Ottoman, D'Urso Occasional Tables, and Barcelona Collection in New Fabrics and Finishes
- Hazel by HBF: Intricate Detailing Meets Material Mastery - An instant classic, Hazel embodies everything HBF is known for: refined detailing, active support, and expressive materiality, all grounded in a finely crafted solid wood frame.
- Brentano Makes a Bold Comeback at HD Expo with Cumberland Furniture - A 35th Anniversary Celebration of Innovation and Style
- LD Seating Introduces the New Flexi Lounge Chair by Orlandini Design, Winner of a Red Dot Design Award - The new Flexi Lounge offers timeless design, made for today's spaces.
- New In Classifieds - S.P. Richards: Regional Sales Manager - Furniture | Under the direction of the Director of Sales–Furniture and in total alignment with the Vice President of Furniture and the Vice President of Sales, the FRSM's function is to drive the Furniture to new heights. While being the champion for the Furniture category, the FRSM will sell, support, promote, train, and otherwise further the strategic direction and drive profitable growth of the category. Read more on page 106.
- PLACES - Grupo Cosan Offices – Sao Paulo | To enable this expansion, the project reconfigured some communal areas and circulation spaces, optimizing the use of the space without compromising functionality.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Positioned for Growth, Spacesmith Elevates Key Principals / Arper Marks Earth Month with a Striking New Launch Rooted in Sustainability / Design with a Lighter Footprint – Embrace Armadillo Rugs This Earth Month / New Building Product: Invi Air Round Exhaust Fan Cover / TPG Architecture Promotes Three Long-Time Team Members / Ankrom Moisan Welcomes Gary Golla As Hospitality Studio Co-Leader and Principal
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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