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Business of Furniture - May 17, 2026 (NeoCon / FMDD Pre-Show May Special)
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: How Flokk Is Redefining Product Development Across Markets - By transferring proven designs between regions while localizing production, the Oslo-based manufacturer is creating a more agile model for global workplace manufacturing. by Stefanie Schwalb
- ASK STEPHEN - "What Everybody Will Really Be Talking About at NeoCon This Year" - Stephen Viscusi - What many younger people in the industry do not realize is that NeoCon started in 1969, inside what was once the largest commercial building in the world, The Merchandise Mart. You have heard this from me before but wear comfortable shoes because you are going to walk far more than you think.
- DARRAN Introduces Cheval: A Masterclass in "Quiet Luxury" and Refined Discovery at NeoCon 2026 - Cheval solves a persistent problem in modern office planning by eliminating the binary choice between clinical professional efficiency and fragile, fleeting aesthetics.
- IKONstudio Launches With Collections of SOM and Louis Kahn Furniture - First look at the inaugural SOM line debuts within an immersive, Halston-inspired installation reframing Charles Pfister's chair for Halston's Olympic Tower office through a contemporary lens presented at Afternoon Light in collaboration with Rarify.
- The Hottest Ticket in Office Furniture this week? HALCON's Manhattan Party Felt More Like Milan Than Midtown - The reason for the celebration was HALCON's introduction of the new Ferra seating collection, designed by acclaimed Italian designer Mario Ferrarini.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Empire & Co. Expands Workplace Expertise with New Vice Presidents of Sales / Henricksen Appoints New Business Development Manager, Minneapolis / Seen: John Edelman Gives a Design Talk at the Poltrona Frau New York Showroom Friday Night / Hyphyn™ Biodegradable Vinyl Makes Its Fulton Market Design Days Debut and Returns to NeoCon, Sharing Latest Safety Testing Results / Tarkett Expands Homogeneous Vinyl Offering With New Visual, Broadened Palette / Interface Expands Open Air™ Neutrals Carpet Tile Collection with Eight New Warm Colorways for Commercial Interiors / KI Makes ICFF Debut as Sponsor of WANTED Design Schools Workshop / MillerKnoll Presents 'High-Touch' Design Exhibition During NYCxDesign 2026 / Nowy Styl and Kusch+Co Bring a Multi-Sensory Design Experience to Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
- KI's Cogni Seating Earns Prestigious 2026 Red Dot Award: Product Design - Research-driven education seating recognized globally for advancing the intersection of performance, aesthetics, and human-centered learning design.
- NYCxDESIGN Now Underway Across NYC with Exhibitions, Installations, Talks, Tours, Parties, and Cultural Programs - NYCxDESIGN has officially begun, transforming New York City into a global stage for design. Running until May 20, the week-long, city-wide showcase brings together creatives, brands, and visionaries from across the region and the world, with a dynamic lineup of exhibitions, installations, talks, tours, parties, and cultural prog
- UPFRONT: New York Doesn't Just Follow Design Trends. It Creates Them. - New York has long shaped the global design conversation. Today, the city is evolving in ways that are redefining how design is created, communicated, and brought to market. Real estate development is shifting. Cultural dynamics are changing.
- OFS and Southridge High School Celebrate Inaugural Graduating Class of "Crafted" Program - Launched through a collaboration between OFS and Southridge High School, Crafted (which stands for Career Routes Around Furniture, Technology, Engineering, and Design) was developed in just a few short months after OFS leadership identified an opportunity to support technical education, elements of STEM, and hands-on craftsmanship, equipping students with real-world skills across multiple disciplines.
- Mute Showcases the Future of Adaptable Workspaces at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 - How do we design future workspaces that adapt to people's needs and business growth without harming the planet? How can we create a new generation of workspaces that care about the evolving needs of people and businesses without adversely affecting our planet?
- ICFF Announces November 2027 Edition, Marking a New Chapter for the Global Design Community - After 37 years of shaping contemporary design in the U.S., this move marks a significant strategic shift for both the fair and the broader design industry, aligning more effectively with the global fair calendar while creating a larger destination for design in New York.
- PLACES - EFI Offices – Almassora | In areas intended for external visitors (reception and access), a technological aesthetic with a futuristic language conveys robustness and leadership.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Green Hides Announces New Vice President of Sales-Design Markets, Michal Trenerowski / //3877 Welcomes David Delcher as Senior Associate / Matter Surfaces Introduces the Verlune™ Arbor Collection / Spectorgroup Named Architect of Record for 11 Bryant Park Plaza Repositioning / A First for Chemetal - Ceilings / NEWH, Inc. Honors Stacy Garcia with 2026 ICON of Industry Award
- New In Classifieds - Hot Jobs – Sales and Leadership Opportunities | The Viscusi Group is currently recruiting for several sales and leadership roles across the U.S. on behalf of different leading, manufacturer clients in the industry. 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 106.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - May 9, 2026
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Groupe Lacasse Launches New Brand Identity Driven by Story of "Revealing Human Potential" - Lacasse Becomes New Market Name and Features Several New Product Introductions
- ASK STEPHEN - "What's Your Opinion on Employees Participating in the Interview Process?" - Stephen Viscusi - The real issue is your attitude, your resume and your salary requirements. As a headhunter who's been in this business more than 30 years, I can tell you firsthand I rarely if ever hear a client even begin asking about a candidate's age.
- Global Marks 60 Years of Excellence, Innovation, and Commitment to Community - Global is proud to celebrate its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of growth, innovation, and an enduring commitment to people and the community.
- Architectural Simplicity Meets Soft Comfort in Lapella - Refined yet relaxed, Lapella offers a light, elevated presence with effortlessly soft comfort. An internal frame subtly reveals itself, shaping the architectural silhouette and providing a structured foundation for perfectly proportioned seat and back cushions. Slim metal legs further enhance its modern simplicity while offering an approachable feel designed for everyday use.
- Designing for Connection on Community College Campuses - Helping students and staff find a sense of belonging on campus is an ongoing issue for institutions of higher learning. Designing space through the lens of relationship-based hospitality can help.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - COE Distributing Celebrates Grand Opening of New Charlotte Distribution Center and Showroom / Solomon Coyle Opens Registration for Summer 2026 Dealer Management Development Program to Secure Business Continuity / Scandinavian Spaces Presents: The Adventures of NeoCon / Actiu Is Actively Building Its U.S. Rep Network Ahead of Its NeoCon Debut / Móz Designs Unveils New Statement Columns / IIDA Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors / Room & Board Releases 2025 Impact Report
- UPFRONT: HON Expands SoCo™ Seating with 20 New Upholstery Options from HBF Textiles - The expansion diversifies designers' creative toolkits by bringing sophisticated textures, lush material depth, and a fresh range of hues and patterns to the collection.
- Humanscale Living and Resource Furniture Redefine the Modern Home Office at Afternoon Light - Humanscale Living and Resource Furniture join forces for a four-day activation at Afternoon Light during the much anticipated NYCxDesign.
- Wilsonart Unveils Thinscape Composite Tops for Modern Interiors - Wilsonart unveils Thinscape, its ½-inch ultra-thin composite tops that deliver a new design option when seeking slab options for both commercial and residential use.
- Carnegie Introduces Barts and Lucia, Two New Xorel Luxe Patterns From The Eden Collection - Two New Patterns Expand the Xorel Luxe Line, Channeling Geodes, Weathered Stone, and Organic Linen Through Sustainable, Softly Tactile Upholstery
- Illuminate at NeoCon Debuts with More Than 60 Lighting Brands - From Experiential Vignettes to Spotlight Sessions, the New Show-Within-A-Show Celebrates Lighting's Essential Role in Shaping Commercial Interiors
- PLACES - From Experiential Vignettes to Spotlight Sessions, the New Show-Within-A-Show Celebrates Lighting's Essential Role in Shaping Commercial Interiors
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Insidesource Opens Singapore Office, Strengthening Global Presence in Asia / Studio TK Integrates Plantd Materials to Advance Sustainable Innovation in Commercial Furniture / KiSP Introduces KITS Assist, the Industry's First AI-Assisted Sales Tool for Contract Furniture / Hightower Joins Ecomedes, Making Sustainability Data More Accessible Than Ever / Ware Malcomb Announces Promotion of Braden Blake to Principal in Phoenix Office / Invi Air's Custom Rectangle Frameless Diffuser / Nowy Styl Appoints Ketil Årdal, as Their Global CEO / Whitney Brothers® outdoorED™ Collection Receives Design Journal BEST of 2025 Award
- New In Classifieds - Hot Jobs – Sales and Leadership Opportunities | The Viscusi Group is currently recruiting for several sales and leadership roles across the U.S. on behalf of different leading, manufacturer clients in the industry. 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 92.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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