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Business of Furniture - June 28, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Post-Show Recap Special Week 2)
- ASK STEPHEN - "I Love My Job at RH. Why Does Social Media Seem to Hate It?" - Stephen Viscusi - To be fair, every well-known company in our industry has supporters and critics. RH simply happens to be one of the brands generating strong opinions right now. Some people admire the company. Others think the products are overpriced.
- Showrooms Become Destinations by Stefanie Schwalb - New spaces at NeoCon and Design Days illustrate how hospitality-inspired design is transforming commercial showrooms into places for collaboration, connection, and immersive brand experiences.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HBF Introduces Cosme by Mark Grattan - A Residentially Inspired Lounge Collection Designed for the Demands of Commercial Interiors | Cosme bridges the worlds of residential comfort and commercial performance through a bold, architectural lens.
- KI Inspiration Center Debuted at Design Days Showcases the Power of Partnership - Cross-industry collaboration helped create an immersive environment that introduced visitors to the future of human-centered design.
- Shaw Contract Officially Launches Cult Classics Soft-Surface Offerings - Shaping culture and connecting generations. Carpet tile, broadloom, rugs, LVT, porcelain tile + new additions to the Curate collection. Loved and revisited again and again.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Arper Introduces Cari by Doshi Levien, a New Expression of Contemporary Seating / Poltrona Frau Launches the Digital Product Passport: Each Product Tells its Own Story / New iQ® Motion From Tarkett Brings Simple Maintenance, Timeless Style to Demanding Environments / Stellar Works Launches the Ougi Collection by Keiji Ashizawa Design / Studio TK Introduces the Cesto Lounge Chair / Actiu's Neocon Debut Earns Strong Response From Us Design Community / Spinneybeck Introduces Søuld Fragments: A New Acoustic Wall Tile Crafted from Danish Eelgrass / Steelcase Debuts at InfoComm 2026 with Hybrid Collaboration Solutions Designed to Build Human Connection / Wolf-Gordon Acquires Andor Willow / Eureka Introduces River Luminaire Family
- Hightower Expands the Stanza Collection with Launch of Stanza Tables - What started as a modular planter collection has grown into something more. The Stanza Collection now includes tables with optional integrated planters, designed to complement the original line.
- Work in Rhythm NeoCon 2026 Highlights from 9to5 Seating - From their refreshed showroom experience to exciting new product previews, this year's show highlighted the thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and versatility that define 9to5 Seating.
- UPFRONT: Unika Vaev Expands Exclusive Wilsonart® Collaboration with Over 300 Digitally Printed Patterns - Building on the success of the original curated collection launched in 2023, this expanded partnership dramatically broadens the design possibilities available to Architects, Interior Designers, and Specifiers seeking acoustically superior, visually dynamic solutions.
- Momentum's Wellness Suite Brings Restoration and Intention to Healthcare Design - Momentum invigorates healthcare design with the Wellness Suite, a collection of long-lasting eco-friendly wallcoverings, textiles, and privacy solutions designed with the belief that healing environments should be both beautiful and resilient. The collection's contract-grade performance and sustainable attributes reflect how Momentum approaches all product development: fewer resources, better inputs, and longer life spans.
- Carolina and ROOM Release New White Paper Highlighting the Critical Need for Acoustic Privacy in Healthcare - Research reveals how excessive noise impacts patient trust, caregiver well-being, and healthcare outcomes while exploring flexible solutions for privacy and respite.
- Herman Miller Introduces Aeron Refurbished, Extending the Life of Its Most Recognized Design - New program restores pre-owned Aeron Chairs, reducing waste and expanding access to an icon across the United States and Canada.
- PLACES - INDIGO Offices – Prishtina, Kosovo | The reception area serves as the focal point of the project, featuring a sculptural stainless-steel desk positioned against a textured backdrop.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - HLW Appoints Co-Studio Directors to Lead New Jersey Office / Nevers Industries Expands National Sales Network with Three New Representative Partnerships / MillerKnoll Recognized as One of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States by Points of Light / River Architects Founder Earns Living Future Accreditation / AMQ Appoints Tracy Shand as Territory Manager for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin / AMQ Appoints Patty Gountanis as Territory Manager for Illinois, Milwaukee, and Missouri / Kimball International Announces Makers of a Better Future Fund Winners / Schenkel Shultz Appoints Bridget Paterno as Marketing Lead / Sid Meadows Launches CORE Foundations, a New Industry Onboarding Program Designed to Accelerate Success in Contract Interiors / Alaska Establishes Interior Design Regulation and Independent Practice Rights / Tile Club Unveils Two New Impasto Mural Collections—Kyoto and Rowena
- New In Classifieds - President - Cincinnati, Ohio | Centennial is partnering with Loth, Inc. who is seeking a visionary, enterprise‑minded President to lead a diversified portfolio of companies, including two multi‑location commercial furniture dealerships, a related service company and an ATM installation company. This executive will shape strategy, elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and drive long‑term enterprise value across all business units. The President provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural direction—ensuring each company thrives in its market while leveraging shared systems, leadership standards, financial discipline, and enterprise‑wide initiatives. Please click on the link to learn more and apply: President Role. Read more on page 108.
- New In Classifieds - Lacasse - Senior Sales Executive (Director / VP Level) – United States | Join us in revealing human potential in the workplace. Lacasse is seeking an accomplished senior sales executive to lead growth initiatives across the United States. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for accelerating revenue growth, expanding market presence, and strengthening relationships with our sales partners and key accounts. With a renewed brand, exciting product introductions, and growing collaborations with designers across North America, we are seeking leaders who want to help shape our sales strategy. Read more on page 108.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - June 21, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Post-Show Recap Special)
- ASK STEPHEN - "Everyone Came Back from NeoCon Excited. I Came Back Wondering If My Job Still Matters." - Stephen Viscusi - The traditional contract furniture sales job is changing. Anyone who tells you it is not changing either has not been paying attention, has not been to NeoCon/Design Days lately, or is still waiting for the fax machine to come back. The industry is not just chairs, desks, panels, textiles, showrooms, and Lunch & Learns anymore. It is workplace strategy, hospitality, residential influence, social media, private equity, acquisitions, brand storytelling, and whether your company still knows what it is after the latest press release.
- Inside NeoCon's Press Tour - The inaugural program provided a curated snapshot of the innovations and trends shaping commercial interiors. by Stefanie Schwalb
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Performance With Feeling: New Upholstery Introductions from Designtex - "This collection brings a softer, more design-forward point of view to performance upholstery." Designtex introduces Awe, Brio, Nestle, Steady + Vim, five performance upholsteries that flex gracefully across healthcare, education, workplace, and public interiors that demand durability with a more human feel.
- NeoCon 2026 Wraps 57th Edition: Expanded Experiences, Connections, and Industry-Wide Momentum - Traffic Increased 9% Over 2025 to 55,000 as the Commercial Design Industry Gathered at The Mart to Discover Products, Exchange Ideas, and Shape What's Next.
- Ultrafabrics Introduces Summit, a New Indoor/Outdoor Upholstery Collection - The New Collection Pairs a Leather-Like Hand with Commercial-Grade Durability for Interior and Exterior Applications
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - WRK Lab Announces Exclusive Partnership with Allsteel to Expand Workplace Solutions Across South Florida / Henricksen Transforms Historic Eagleknit Building Into Its New Wisconsin Experience Center / Related Ross Names Empire & Co. as Preferred Commercial Furniture Partner / Studio TK Introduces the Ballad Wireframe / Introducing Blu Dot Graded-In: Contract Offering Expands Exponentially with Maharam and Kvadrat Upholstery Options / Artcobell Products Earn Certified Autism Resource™ Designation / ITR Economics Q2 Market Index Report Webinar Open for Registration / Design Exchange Unites Voices from Broadway, the Art World, Publishing, Beauty, and Beyond / Studio TK Introduces Abri
- Momentum Debuts Collection with Architect and Hip Hop by Design™ Founder Michael Ford, FAIA - Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, NCARB is an architect, educator, and the founder of BrandNu Design Studio. Michael's practice combines architectural design with cultural research and community engagement, creating spaces that reflect the identities and stories of the people who use them.
- KI Earns Seven Best of NeoCon Awards, Including Best of Competition, for the Kiaura Collection™ Built with Cognetic Technology™ - KI recognized for breakthrough innovation redefining seating performance across task, collaboration, conference, lounge, and integrated technology categories.
- UPFRONT: Studio TK Introduces the Harbour Credenza - Alyssa Coletti's Design for Studio TK Brings Residential Warmth and Refined Craftsmanship to the Modern Workplace
- AIS Reshape™ Earns Best of NeoCon 2026 Business Impact Award Ahead of Fall Launch - AIS announced that Reshape™, its newest ergonomic seating solution, has received a 2026 Best of NeoCon Business Impact Award in the Seating Ergonomic Desk/Task category following its preview at NeoCon 2026.
- DARRAN Wins Neocon's Business Impact Award for the Limousine Collection and Picks Up an Innovation Award for Roam Agility Lounge - The Limousine collection addresses a critical spatial paradox of the modern workplace: the ongoing struggle to balance open, collaborative sightlines with the necessity for deep, undistracted focus.
- Kimball International's Newest Product Introductions Focus on Flexibility and Functionality - Kimball International continues to grow its portfolio with new products, surface materials, and partnership introductions, all designed to be relevant and compelling. Informed by research, their latest offerings deliver enhanced functionality and value across all environments.
- Coalesse Co.Lab at Fulton Market Design Days - An industry-first interactive installation bringing the power of collective energy and co-creation to life.
- Precision Starts with People: Why Ergonomics Is Becoming Essential to Modern Laboratory Design - In science, every detail matters. Yet while laboratories are designed to support accuracy, innovation, and safety, the physical experience of the people working within them has often been overlooked.
- HBF TEXTILES Paint By Numbers Collection Sweeps Awards Season with Three Standout Prizes at NeoCon 2026 - Paint By Numbers, designed by artist Liam Lee for HBF Textiles, earned three standout awards celebrating innovation and exceptional craftsmanship from the industry's leading voices.
- PLACES - Aviat Networks Offices – Trzin, Slovenia | Large desks and a layout that brings everyone together. No more long walks to meetings, the setup supports ongoing conversations and teamwork, without being disruptive.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Hightower's Natalie Hartkopf Appointed to IIDA and BIFMA Boards / GMi Companies Named a Top Workplace for Fourth Consecutive Year / HLW Announces Official Opening of Denver Office / Designtex Celebrates Two Industry Awards at Design Days 2026 / HALCON Celebrates Five Best of NeoCon Awards / Tarkett Celebrates World Environment Day with 'Paws for the Planet' Drive / Facility Concepts Welcomes Industry Veteran John Strachan as National Sales Manager / Janis Koberg Appointed Head of Corporate Communications at Wilkhahn / KI and Pallas Textiles Receive 2026 METROPOLISLikes Awards / Invi Air Introduces Slot Tile Round Diffuser for Clean, Integrated Ceiling Design / Herman Miller Expands Bound with Height-Adjustable Booths and Desking / Bascule - Design: Studio Œ, 2026 Developed by Vitra in Switzerland / Year-Round Outdoor Comfort Comes Free with Corradi's Alba Pergola / DIFFA Appoints Design Visionaries Lauren Rottet & Lee Cannon to Board of Trustees / Mind Space Design Delivers Modern Office Workstations for Productive Bangalore Workspaces
- New In Classifieds - Hot Jobs – Sales and Leadership Opportunities | The Viscusi Group is currently recruiting for several sales and leadership opportunities across the U.S. on behalf of our clients — leading manufacturers in the furniture, architectural products, acoustics, and textiles industries. You don't have to be actively looking. In fact, the best time to explore career opportunities is before you need to. Read more on page 132.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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