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From trends that affect your bottom line, to new products, to stories that will help you run a better, more informed company.
Business of Furniture - December 13 & 20, 2024
- ASK STEPHEN - "A Little Appreciation Goes A Long Way" - Stephen Viscusi - I often tell my CEO clients or the sales managers that I recruit for, sometimes a little appreciation shown to your employees is better and more effective than a raise.
- Design Miami Concludes Successful 2024 Edition of Flagship Miami Beach Fair - "We are thrilled with the success of our American debut at Design Miami 2024."
- The Glamorous Mediterranean Coast Serves as Inspiration for EF Contract's Latest Collection - High Society also coordinates thoughtfully with existing EF Contract LVT and Kinetex offerings, providing a full suite of flooring solutions.
- Fluid & Functional: Knoll Introduces Panoramic Sofa in North America - The Panoramic Sofa Collection stands out for its ability to transform. It can be arranged to be perfectly in sync with the surrounding environment and the user's needs thanks to its organically shaped seat and removable, reconfigurable backrests.
- The Salone del Mobile at Art Week Miami 2024 - Here's how the recently completed 2024 edition went.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Clear Design Expands Sales Team / Allsteel's Tell Me More Podcast Explores Trauma Informed Design with Three-Part Miniseries / AMQ Welcomes Allie Koning as new Territory Manager for Northern California / Leading North & Central CA Business Supplies & Interiors Dealer Acquires Again / New Tandem Seating Solutions Enhance Versteel's Socius Collection / The Mitchell Group Continues to Expand its Mitchell Collection / Celebrate in Color: Tekla Reborn with New Palette / Encore's New Outset Tables Fuse Contemporary Craftmanship and Geometric Precision / Textile Manufacturer Launches Digital Toolkit to Help Design Professionals Bring Mocha Mousse to Life
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Kirei Launches Tessellate Cloud and Pizzelle Cloud - Tessellate Cloud and Pizzelle Cloud are both part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions' Tuned Collection.
- Neocon to Unveil Elevated New 7th Floor Exhibit Hall at 2025 Edition - Strategically designed for optimal visibility, accessibility, and differentiation, these areas will ensure a cohesive experience for exhibitors and attendees.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale's Active Pony - Award Winning Lumbar Support - Active Pony from Humanscale is an award-winning ergonomic stool that promotes healthier, more active sitting.
- CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2025: The Driving Force of Innovation for the Furniture Industry - The furniture industry is undergoing rapid evolution, supported by favorable real estate policies, the renewal of aging furniture, and growing demand.
- MillerKnoll is the First Office Furniture Manufacturer to Announce Elimination of PFAS from North American Brand Portfolio of Products - Building on recent Chemical Footprint Project recognitionand legacy as a safe chemistry leader.
- Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025 First Insights: Thought for Humans. - Robert Wilson to open the 2025 edition of the Salone del Mobile, illuminating Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini.
- New In Classifieds - Partner with Fluidconcepts: We're on the Lookout for Dynamic Independent Rep Groups | Partner with Fluidconcepts to Inspire Workspaces Across these Regions: North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas; Minnesota, Wisconsin If you're experienced in building relationships with designers and dealers and have a passion for innovative furniture, we'd love to hear from you. Read more on page 92.
- PLACES - Amway Offices – Jakarta | This office design embodies a vision of "well-being every day," prioritizing spaces that promote health, comfort, and inspiration.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Allsteel's Admix Wins Interior Design's Best of Year Award / Configura Expands CET Commercial Interiors with Materials Database / HON's Storyline Wins Interior Design's Best of Year Award / 5 Day Quick Ship Program for ICONIC Acton Stacker / Leading Furniture Specialists Umbrella Furniture Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - December 6, 2024
- Luum Textiles Announces the Retirement of Suzanne Tick, Creative Director of Luum Textiles - Honoring an industry legend.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Bosses Who Refuse to Embrace Technology Lose Talent - Especially Millennials. It's that Simple." - Stephen Viscusi - Also: Live From Miami: BoF's Ask Stephen at Art Basel Miami Design Week
- Introducing Ribbon, a Collaboration Between Designtex and Artist Sophie Smallhorn - This collaboration underscores the transformative power of integrating art into functional design.
- Studio TK, In Partnership with Artifort, Expands Pala Lounge Line With A Disc Base - Sleek and Welcoming, the Pedestal Base Enhances the Pala Lounge Chair for Ultimate Rest and Relaxation
- OMT-Veyhl USA Corporation Releases New Tube Leg Offering - Designed to effortlessly perform in a modern office environment, engineered to last, and manufactured to a level of quality and efficiency that is among the best in the industry, we're the production partner you can rely on.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - COE Distributing Announces 100% Employee Ownership / Source International Welcomes Two Industry Veterans to Its Leadership Team / Omni Workspace Announces Lori Murray as General Manager of Atmosphere Commercial Interiors' New Mexico Location / Landscape Forms Appoints Sarah Stangel as Business Development Representative for Massachusetts and Rhode Island / Allsteel Celebrates the Stanley Center for Peace and Security as the Workplace Winner at the 2024 Planet Positive Awards / Kimball International's Boston Showroom Earns WELL Certified™ Platinum Distinction / IIDA NY Honors Rachel Robinson For Dedication to Student Mentorship / Embrace Natural Materials and Textures / National Unveils Fringe 2.0 Coming Early 2025 / Ultrafabrics Partners with Pantone to Celebrate 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse / BIFMA: Clarifying Sustainability Standards Through Furniture (accredited CEU) / AMQ Names Wendy Sanchez as Territory Manager for Southern California / KI Achieves Green Master Status Recognized by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council / Steelcase Recognized as Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer by Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Introducing JSI's Henley Chair - The JSI team sought to create a product that captured the essence of the brand – elements of its own nearly 150-year history, artfully made details and a contagious attitude of positivity.
- Shaw Contract Hospitality Brings Powerful Presence to BDNY - The commercial flooring leader showcased two new collections at the annual boutique design fair.
- UPFRONT: Introducing New 9to5 Seating Breeze 2.0 Card - Durable, easily cleanable fabrics blend texture and color for enterprise-wide applications.
- Carnegie Acoustic Solutions Announces Xorel Artform U Baffle - U Baffle, a Part of the Tuned Collection, Defines Elegance in Ceiling Acoustics with Xorel Textiles and Kirei PET
- Brentano's 2025 Color Forecast Unveils Stunning Autumnal Hues, Inviting You to Explore Tantalizing, Rich Tones - Six deeply flavorful and captivating colorways grace Brentano's latest color forecast.
- The Salone Del Mobile.Milano in Miami During World Art Week - After events in New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Munich, the Salone del Mobile.Milano begins the International Road Show in the United States, starting in Miami.
- New In Classifieds - Partner with Fluidconcepts: We're on the Lookout for Dynamic Independent Rep Groups | Partner with Fluidconcepts to Inspire Workspaces Across these Regions: North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas; Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas; Minnesota, Wisconsin If you're experienced in building relationships with designers and dealers and have a passion for innovative furniture, we'd love to hear from you. Read more on page 94.
- PLACES - Yamaha Offices – Ho Chi Minh City | The Yamaha office is not just a workspace but also a hub for creativity and innovation.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Shaken Not Stirred: Bakes & Kropp Hosts A Night of Top-Tier Partnerships in West Palm Beach / Sixth Avenue Custom Millwork Launches Revamped Website to Enhance Client Experience / Arcadis Welcomes Heena P. Santry, MD MS FACS, as Healthcare Market Leader to Support Strategic Expansion of US Healthcare Practice / Muuto and DWR Introduce Settle / Altispace Unveils Two New Elegant PET Colors: Cream and Sand / ASID Highlights Growth of Interior Design Practice With 2024 State of Interior Design Report / Tayco: Welcoming Ryan Martin as Our New Regional Sales Manager / Tayco Welcomes STIR to Our Network of Independent Reps
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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