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Business of Furniture - April 4, 2025
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AIS Introduces Comprehensive Outdoor Collection Featuring Beautiful and Durable Designs - Thoughtfully curated, each line balances form and function, enhancing the way people work while prioritizing employee well-being.
- 63rd Salone del Mobile, the Design Industry at the Center of the World - With numbers that consolidate its success, in the pursuit of an ongoing path of evolution, the 63rd edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano promises to be, once again, the sector's leading international event.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Private Equity = Your Recruiting Goldmine" - Stephen Viscusi - Within days of any PE acquisition recruiters are flooded with calls, emails, and resumes from creative talent, salespeople, sales managers, leadership... you name it, they're all worried about their jobs.
- Allsteel Relaunches Altitude Height-Adjustable Table with New Colors - Altitude height-adjustable tables, screens, and power rail support movement, privacy, and power access—creating a workspace that adapts to the way people work best. Altitude offers a range of features and materials, adapting to individual needs and supporting personal choice in how work gets done.
- Studio TK, In Partnership with Modus, Launches Modus Bob - When the Modus Bob stool reaches the end of its useful life, it can be recycled into a new product or composted, enriching the soil.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - PEI Architects Unveils China Institute's Flexible, Serene Places for Study and Art / Camira Launches 100% Textile-to-textile Recycled Polyester on UN's Day of Zero Waste / Studio TK is Making Space to Belong / Bjelin Launches Revolutionary High-Tech Wood Flooring / KI Opens New Showroom in Phoenix / Wolf-Gordon Joins Rockwell Group's Casa Cork Installation Milan Design Week April 8-12
- IIDA Sets the Stage for the Design Industry During NeoCon 2025 and Fulton Market Design Days - The International Interior Design Association Maps the Future of Design For the Industry and The Public Alike
- NYCxDESIGN Festival 2025: A Week of Innovation, Creativity, and Global Design - With an exciting schedule of programming across all five boroughs, NYCxDESIGN will showcase and amplify the city's creative energy.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale and Niels Diffrient - A Legacy of Timeless Design and Effortless Comfort - Industrial designer Niels Diffrient, the father of ergonomic design, left his legacy on the furniture industry by revolutionizing the way people live, work, and interact with their environments.
- Salone del Mobile in the City - Thought for Humans will permeate the entire city and its main routes in a capillary manner, thanks to a structured network of digital systems that will speak directly to citizens as they go about their daily lives.
- Post Show Report: CIFF Guangzhou 2025 - An extraordinary turnout propelling thfuture of the global furniture industry.
- Arconas Unveils Meanwhile: Elevated Lounge Seating for Airports - To further enhance comfort and function, Meanwhile offers arm options, with or without power, tailored to different passenger needs.
- Havwoods Introduces The Simplista Collection - Simplista Focuses on Ease and Style, Allowing Designers to Create Custom Aesthetics Without Compromising Quality
- 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 146.
- PLACES - Dayforce Offices – Manila | At the heart of the office is a dynamic collaboration hub—a spacious, light-filled zone designed to encourage interaction.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - LINAK Unveils First ESG Report / Havwoods Appoints Rebecca Jeffery as Head of UK & US Marketing / SkLO Appoints Marta Paetzke as Europe Sales Director / Grass America Sets the Standard for Quality and Service with TEC Soft-close and Self-close Hinges / Tarkett Finds Recycling Solution for LVT Flooring / Step2 Makes a Splash with New Pool and Patio Products / Pulp Studio Creates "Out of This World" Glass Effect for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - March 28, 2025
- Boss Design Joins Forces with Okamura to Drive Global Growth & Innovation - Boss Design announced its acquisition by Okamura
- Insidesource and Workpointe Join Forces: Reshaping the PNW Furniture Dealership Landscape - As one of Allsteel's largest dealer partners, Insidesource has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and innovation.
- ASK STEPHEN - "13 Tips for Contract Dealers To Recruit By" - Stephen Viscusi - Just as your salespeople should 'always be closing,' you should always be recruiting.
- Concertex Introduces Spring 2025 Kaleido Collection - Performance fabrics that blend innovation and artistry
- Landscape Forms Expands Iconic 21 Line with New 21 Lounge Chair - With a design that effortlessly bridges the gaps between casual comfort, public space brawn, and elevated aesthetics, the 21 Lounge Chair is poised to become a favorite for outdoor settings that demand functionality, durability and style.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Carnegie Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership With Création Baumann, Launching Acoustic Divider Vario in U.S. Market - Announcing Half a Century of Innovation and Sustainability, the Brands Will Showcase the Acoustic Partition Curtain System Which Achieves a Sound Reduction of Up to 23 Decibels
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - IIDA NY to Host Second Annual Career Night / Workplace Solutions, a Woman-Owned Business Led by Founder & CEO Maryann Woods, Receives Prestigious HON Sales Award / Landscape Forms Expands Partnership with Escofet, Introduces Six New Solutions to North American Market / Catalyst Consulting Group Expands Team and Earns Women-Owned Small Business Certification / Trinity Consultants Acquires Jaffe Holden
- Innovations Debuts Spring 'Grove' Collection - Innovations' spring collection provides a tactile exploration into the forest.
- Architectural Lighting Without Limits: Introducing the Lalina Family by Coronet - With the Lalina family, the sky—or, more precisely, a 9-inch internal radius—is the limit.
- UPFRONT: Nemo Tile + Stone Introduces Soho: Redefining Classic Subway Tile With Modern Industrial Flair - Soho elevates the traditional subway tile format, transforming ordinary spaces with its striking blend of modern industrial aesthetics and timeless appeal.
- Ultrafabrics Introduces The Simple Pleasures Palette In Collaboration With Pantone - For the Third Year In a Row, Ultrafabrics and Pantone Unveil An Exclusive Color Palette Inspired by The Color of the Year
- Results Season: MillerKnoll Sales Up; Steelcase Orders Up - MillerKnoll strong order growth in Global Retail led by impressive performance in North America; Steelcase orders grew 9%, driven by 12% broad-based growth in the Americas.
- CIFF Guangzhou 2025. Phase 2: Where Design Innovation Meets Commercial Opportunity - As the 55th China International Furniture Fair prepares for its second phase, the global furnishing industry turns its attention to groundbreaking design concepts and sustainable solutions that will shape the future of office and commercial spaces.
- New In Classifieds - Furniture Installation Project Manager - Russ Bassett | Russ Bassett is a leading manufacturer of modular console furniture designed for mission-critical settings. This role focuses specifically on the niche market of Air Traffic Control (ATC), encompassing both Towers and ATC Radar Facilities. Read more on page 104.
- PLACES - BGSW (Bosch) Offices – Bengaluru | The spaces were designed to inspire innovation, work towards collective collaboration, and foster a deep sense of community.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Landscape Forms Welcomes Jessica Osegueda as the Newest Business Development Representative on the New York City Sales Team / Chris Eberling Joins Nook USA as National Sales Manager / Hempitecture Expands to Los Angeles to Support Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts / LK Architecture Appoints Craig A. Rhodes as Design Director / Landscape Forms Celebrates Five 2025 GREEN GOOD DESIGN® Awards Honoring Excellence in Innovative Sustainable Design
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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