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Business of Furniture - July 19, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Post-Show Recap Special Week 5)
- ASK STEPHEN - "My MillerKnoll Dealer Boss Is Crazy!" - Stephen Viscusi - One thing I've learned in executive recruiting is that very few people tell the owner the truth. Employees want to keep their jobs. Vendors want to keep the account. Friends don't want an argument. Even longtime customers often choose diplomacy over honesty.
- Beyond the Product: How Fulton Market Design Days highlighted craftsmanship, hospitality, and human-centered design. - This year's Fulton Market Design Days reflected a broader shift in commercial design thinking. Across architectural products, furniture, materials, and textiles, exhibitors consistently emphasized environments that support people as much as performance. by Stefanie Schwalb
- DEALER SPOTLIGHT: SKG Celebrates Exclusive Allsteel Partnership and New Showroom with Launch Events Across San Antonio, Austin and Houston - Partnership celebrations with Allsteel and parent company HNI Corporation mark SKG's debut as the exclusive Allsteel dealer in three major Texas markets, alongside the unveiling of its newly transformed Austin showroom.
- Succession Planning for Business Owners: A Blueprint for Continuity - Succession planning is not a one-time task but an ongoing leadership responsibility that touches every aspect of the business, from talent development and stakeholder relationships to financial structure and long-term strategy. by Solomon Coyle
- Shaw Contract Expands Porcelain Offering with Format + Fragmented Collection - Format + Fragmented draws from the afterimage of bright light, blending light and memory through layered patterns and expressive color to balance restoration and creative energy in shared spaces.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Indiana Furniture Brings Workplace Solutions to Life in Pringle-Ward NYC Showroom / Roppe Launches PixelArt™ Minimalist Collection: The World's First Red List Chemical-Free Printed Rubber / Kimball International Unveils 2026 Workplace Trends Report: Furnishing the Future
- How Two Years of Development Led to LD Seating's Softest Armchair to Date - "Terra Lounge is a clear example of how significantly our technological capabilities have developed in recent years."
- Arcadia Introduces Keeper, A Pull-up Table Collection Designed to Keep What Matters Most - Quietly purposeful, Keeper supports the rhythm of everyday activity through adjustable or fixed height options that respond to changing preferences.
- UPFRONT: Stellar Works Presents the Arden Collection by Layan - Stellar Works and Australian-based design studio LAYAN present the new Arden collection. The Arden table takes an architectural approach, balancing the lightness of a translucent Washi paper surface with the weight and warmth of its wooden base.
- Fellowes Expands Materials Library With New Architectural Finishes and Maharam Wallcoverings - New offerings bring richer textures, deeper tones, and high-traffic durability to Titan® and Volo®.
- Flokk Appoints Jason Harmsey as Head of US Operations - Jason Harmsey joins Flokk at an important moment in the company's growth journey. North America has become Flokk's largest market, accounting for nearly half of the Group's revenue following a series of strategic acquisitions, including Via Seating, Stylex, and most recently Spec Furniture.
- Salone Del Mobile.Milano International Tour Kicks Off in Jakarta With the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection - Indonesia will be the first stop on the Salone global tour: from September 18th to October 18th, 2026, at Indonesia Design Week, the SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection will showcase 27 years of talent, enterprise and the future of design.
- PLACES - The Unusual Spaces Coworking – Utrecht | Contemporary users increasingly expect the workplace to incorporate qualities traditionally associated with cafés, hospitality environments, and residential settings, enabling them to choose how and where they work throughout the day.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Two Ghent Team Members on 26-27 IIDA Ohio Kentucky Board / String Furniture Appoints Emma Jutrowski to Spearhead North American Growth as the New U.S. Head of Sales / Sabu Song Joins Corgan as Studio Design Director, Strengthening Design Leadership in Los Angeles / Ware Malcomb Names Marian Morioka Director, Interior Architecture & Design in San Francisco Office / Mayer Fabrics Welcomes Holly Frigon to the Northern Illinois & Wisconsin A&D Territory / Missouri Legislature Updates Statute to Include Independent Practice Rights for Qualified Interior Designers / Tarkett to Offer Popular Wall Base Profiles in Rubber Formulation With New Johnsonite Baseworks Millwork Line / WVH® Expands Collaboration with Drew and Jonathan Home™
- New In Classifieds - Independent Reps Wanted | Ergonomic Comfort Design is an established ergonomic seating company with a strong base of business in Southern California for over 32 years. Known for high quality, high performance ergonomics, exceptional service and competitive pricing, we are expanding our presence in Northern California and the west coast. Read more on page 94.
- 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 94.
- 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 95.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - July 12, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Post-Show Recap Special Week 4)
- ASK STEPHEN - "Why Are Recruiters Always Calling Carpet & Rug Salespeople?" - Stephen Viscusi - I'll probably upset a few people by saying this, but I believe carpet and area rug sales is one of the most overlooked careers in the interiors industry. Furniture tends to receive most of the attention because it is more visible. Meanwhile, some of the most rewarding careers, strongest client relationships, and highest-earning opportunities exist in floor covering.
- Human Connection Takes Center Stage at the BIFMA Breakfast and Sponsored Keynote - Speaker David "Shingy" Shing Focuses on Creating Workplaces that Evolve with Technology, Without Losing Sight of the People Who Use Them. Throughout the presentation, Shing encouraged attendees to think beyond individual products and instead design flexible spaces capable of evolving alongside changing technologies and workforce expectations. by Stefanie Schwalb
- SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT: Designing with Intention: Creativity at the Core of NeoCon and Design Days - By combining reliable movement solutions with design flexibility, LINAK helps our partners bring creative visions to life—transforming ideas into environments that inspire.
- Meet Crush: Carnegie's Boldest Collection Yet - Carnegie's new collection puts color, creativity, and sustainability front and center. Crush began with a question: what if color came first? Rather than building a story around individual patterns after the fact, Carnegie's team started with a collective vision — bold, beautiful palettes that work together through mood, materiality, and energy.
- Power Made Simple: Designing Power Around People, Not Floor Plans - Specify Workplace Power with Confidence Using Our Behavior-Based Framework Behavior, not furniture, room names, or floor plans, is the most reliable predictor of workplace power needs. by Chris Dawson, Marketing Manager, LightCorp
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Allseating Expands Partnership with Material Bank / Michael Jensen appointed President, LINAK U.S. / Humanscale Launches Re-Freshed Program to Scale Circularity Across Contract Furniture / Designing a Better Chicago Announces 2026 Grant Recipients / J+J Flooring Launches Zen Garden Collection, Bringing Nature-Inspired Calm to Commercial Interiors / Stellar Works Launches Timothy Collection by Yabu Pushelberg
- Eureka Expands Atoll Luminaire Family - Eureka announced the expansion of its Atoll family. The sleek ring luminaire is now available in square and rectangular formats, with rounded corners.
- Parador Unveils Maradune: Engineered Wood Flooring Inspired by the World's Great Deserts - Parador introduces Maradune, a new engineered wood flooring collection that transforms the visual language of the world's legendary deserts into a tactile, light-responsive surface for interior spaces.
- UPFRONT: Now Available: Arper's Catifa (RE) 46 is Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow - Catifa 46 is a timeless icon and a cornerstone of Arper's identity. Since its debut, it has redefined the language of design with elegance and versatility.
- Fundera Business Forum – The Scalable Headquarters in the Countryside - How about a co-working space in the Swabian countryside? A headquarters that can grow alongside a company? Or a staff canteen and event space open to everyone? All of this and more can be found at the Fundera Business Forum, the new home of medical technology manufacturer Ewimed.
- Food From Labels to Furniture Labels: Why Food Babe is Bringing Office Furniture Into the Wellness Conversation - "We read every food label. Filter the water. Buy organic. But we sit in the same chair, all day, every day, and never once ask what it's made of."
- Umbrella Furniture Celebrates Successful Debut of 'Umbrella+Friends MCR' in Manchester: Indicative of the Brands Growth in the Region. - Umbrella Furniture presented its first Northern showcase at O2 Victoria Warehouse with 'Umbrella+Friends MCR' in Manchester: an exhibition of twelve world-class brands over three days in this historic venue.
- Schenkel Shultz Reveals Tourism and Hospitality Project - The award-winning team designed Visit Orlando's new office space. Rooted in functionality, the new office serves as a vibrant hub, enhancing Visit Orlando's overall efficiency.
- PLACES - Khaitan and Co Offices – Gurgaon | Reception is conceived not as a lobby but as a statement of arrival, where the project's thesis is set in miniature.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - MillerKnoll Recognized on TIME America's Best Companies 2026 List / Make the Most of Summer with emuamericas Quick Ship / Chief Tempo Portrait Flat Panel Wall Mount System Now Shipping in North America / Ghent Pricing Continues to Hold Despite External Cost Pressures / Catalyst Acoustics Group Appoints James Hou as Group President / What's In a Lamp? Illustrator Silvia Franchini Transforms Foscarini Lamps into Celestial Bodies / Marco Announces New Resources to Support Interior Designers / OFGO STUDIO Achieves BIFMA LEVEL® 2 Certification
- New In Classifieds - Independent Reps Wanted | Ergonomic Comfort Design is an established ergonomic seating company with a strong base of business in Southern California for over 32 years. Known for high quality, high performance ergonomics, exceptional service and competitive pricing, we are expanding our presence in Northern California and the west coast. Read more on page 106.
- 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 106.
- 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 107.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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