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Business of Furniture - January 10, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Is a Prima Donna Salesperson Holding Your Company Hostage?" - Stephen Viscusi - Hmmm... so what you're telling me is that this employee is well-liked by customers, generating lots of revenue for your company, and seems to be in some way, admired by his colleagues to the extent they're starting to mimic his behavior.
- Flokk Announces Strategic Expansion into the North American Market - Key Executives Form a New Leadership Team at Flokk US to Lead a Diverse Portfolio of Brands.
- Carnegie Acoustic Solutions Announces Three New Xorel Artform Products - Spline 3D, Lift 3D, and Barrel 3D Help Lower the Faders on Distracting Ambient Noise and Create Pitch-Perfect Aesthetics
- Bring the Outside in With Cross Contour and Hexadecimal Planters by Arcadia - Cross Contour and Hexadecimal planters redefine traditional shapes with their geometric appeal. Available in various sizes and colors, they offer endless possibilities for creative arrangements, bringing a sense of nature indoors. Whether grouped together or placed individually, they elevate spaces while fostering connection and well-being.
- Four NARBUTAS products receive the prestigious German Design Award - The collections entered in the competition are some of the latest in the NARBUTAS product range. They meet the needs of today's offices, emphasise the importance of employee well-being and encourage creativity and collaboration.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Solomon Coyle Launches YE2024 Operational Performance and Financial Benchmarking Survey / IDA Design Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Industrial Design / DeskMakers and Peter Pepper Products Welcome Josh Carlberg as Vice President of Product Development and Product Management / AIS Offers New Sleek Bryce Indoor Wire Lounge / Studio TK Commits to a Collaborative Partnership with Outdoor Furniture Brand POINT / BIFMA Releases New Material Database for the Furniture Industry: SOURCE by BIFMA / Concertex Introduces Two Fresh NappaTile Designs / Ruder Group Rebrands as Two Point, Ushering in a New Chapter / Legrand | AV To Showcase Innovative Solutions at ISE 2025
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Fellowes Launches Titan™ Frameless, the Most Adaptable Modular Wall - The new Titan Frameless modular wall system transforms your space quickly and sustainably – designed for seamless installation and future adaptability. Titan provides a low-profile trim for a minimalistic design or three interchangeable trim design options that allow for low-cost future refreshes.
- Form Meets Function: Room & Board and Gensler Debut Their First Collaborative Design - The Lincoln Desk Collection marries American craftsmanship with ergonomic versatility, crafted for both home and work environments.
- UPFRONT: New Year, New Workspaces - Kick off the new year with elevated workspace wellness, featuring Humanscale's impressive assortment of ergonomic furnishings.
- Carnegie Introduces Xorel Luxe: A New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury - Five Elegant, Cradle-to-Cradle Gold-Certified Patterns are Made From Renewable Sugarcane, Reducing Carbon Footprint Without Compromising Beauty
- Luum Textiles Welcomes New Creative Director, Dorothy Cosonas - Cosonas' unique approach to design will build upon Luum's successful portfolio and broaden the brand's reach.
- Allseating Introduces Enhancements to L1, Rainbow, and Ayles Collections - Rainbow's New Finishes, L1's Highback, and Ayles Tablet Enhance Beloved Products for Greater Comfort and Functionality
- CIFF Guangzhou 2025 - A new ecosystem of sustainable Office and Commercial Space takes center stage.
- New In Classifieds - Join Artopex: Territory Managers & Manufacturer Reps Needed! | Artopex is a leading Canadian manufacturer of innovative office furniture solutions. We are seeking dynamic and results-driven: Territory Managers for Texas (San Antonio & Austin only) & Georgia; Manufacturer Rep Group for North & South Carolina; Territory Manager or Manufacturer Rep Group for Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan & Eastern Indiana. Read more on page 88.
- PLACES - MY.GAMES Offices – Limassol, Cyprus | The design thoughtfully integrates elements of gaming culture, with walls adorned with graphics and patterns inspired by MY.GAMES' titles.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Solomon Coyle's Winter 2025 PM Training Enrollment Now Open / Bjelin Launches Herringbone 2.0 Collection to North America / MillerKnoll Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2025 Corporate Equality Index / Keter Group Appoints Udi Sagi as New CEO / IIDA NY Equity Council Lunchtime Series: Belonging & Identity / Clerkenwell Design Week Announces the CDW 2025 Product Awards
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - December 27, 2024 & January 3, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "My Bosses Don't Recognize My Talent Unless I Raise My Hand" - Stephen Viscusi - Here is a bit of Viscusi advice to everyone reading this – simply do not be offended if you need to ask for a promotion. That's just how it goes. After all, you should be constantly selling yourself, and you are your own brand ambassador.
- Worklab Expands to Downtown Ada: A New Hub for Entrepreneurs and Remote Workers - A membership with Worklab provides access to a range of premium features designed for professionals and businesses. Full-Time Members enjoy 24/7 access to BOTH Worklab locations.
- Fräsch Expands Popular FAZR Line with FAZR Wall - Fräsch has launched FAZR Wall, an innovative acoustic wall panel system that combines superior sound control with a modern aesthetic, available in 36 colors and wood grain finishes. Designed for sustainability, it enhances various environments while maintaining eco-friendly standards.
- ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia from 2025 in Riyadh - Koelnmesse and dmg events are joining forces to bring their leading brands, ORGATEC and WORKSPACE, on a joint platform in Saudi Arabia.
- Nassimi Reaffirms Environmental Stewardship with Release of Annual Sustainability Report - Report Highlights Milestones, Sets Ambitious Goals, and Reflects on 20+ Years of Sustainability Leadership
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Jeff Turk Returns to Guide Formaspace's Next Chapter / Susan Pilato Joins NeoCon Advisory Council / Global Furniture Group, USA Adds to its Growing Team in the Northeast and South Florida / Introducing the New Mayer + JSI Midway Coated + Performance Card / Making Its 18th Appearance, EFE 2025 Gets Better and Better and Welcomes Quality Buyers From Over 140 Countries / 2025 BIFMA Learning Series Beginning-of-Year Schedule / Kathy Pierce: An Industry Rock Star Retires
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Artcobell Releases the Ted Table - We all knew a "Ted" in high school.
- Andreu World Announces the Winning Project of the 23rd International Design Contest - The contest emphasized its solidarity with Valencia and support for those affected by the DANA storms.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale's Freedom 25 Chair Wins Best of Year Award - The Freedom 25th Anniversary Signature Edition has been recognized as a winner of Interior Design's 2024 Best of Year Awards.
- Spacestor: Top Trends in Education for 2025: Designing Spaces for the Future of Learning - The rise of hybrid and blended learning models, combining in-person and online instruction, continues to redefine educational environments.
- NEWH, Inc. Awards $75K in Scholarships During BDNY 2024 - Association Celebrates 40 Years of Empowering the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders
- MillerKnoll Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results - Consolidated net sales in the second quarter were up 2.2% year-over-year, driven by strength in International Contract & Specialty and in Americas Contract. Maintaining gross margin strength, with consolidated gross margins of 38.8% in the quarter.
- New In Classifieds - Join Artopex: Territory Managers & Manufacturer Reps Needed! | Artopex is a leading Canadian manufacturer of innovative office furniture solutions. We are seeking dynamic and results-driven: Territory Managers for Texas (San Antonio & Austin only) & Georgia; Manufacturer Rep Group for North & South Carolina; Territory Manager or Manufacturer Rep Group for Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan & Eastern Indiana. Read more on page 84.
- PLACES - Tiger Tribe Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | The space design incorporates natural elements and modern touches interwoven with greenery and natural light, embodying the feel of an "Urban Jungle.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Celebrating Haworth's Best of Year Awards / HNI Corporation Ranks in Newsweek's List of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2025 / ASID 2025 Trends Outlook Preview / The Good Plastic Company and Mario Romano Unveil Future-Driven M|R Walls X Polygood Collection
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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