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Business of Furniture - June 21, 2025 (+ Post-Show Week 2)
- ASK STEPHEN - "Ancillary Continues to Dominate Design Days and NeoCon!" - Stephen Viscusi - Ancillary and resimercial are taking over the interiors industry today in all product categories. This trend will continue because everyone wants their employees back in the office.
- Stefanie Schwalb - NeoCon Day 2, Part One: Award-Winning Products and Impressive Activations - "Now that the government and corporations are making their employees return to work five days a week, most people need new office furniture."
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ghent Launches Groove Sliding Glassboard: A New Solution for Collaboration - Designed for movement and modular thinking, Groove redefines how teams brainstorm, organize, and create together.
- NeoCon 2025 Wraps With an Energized Industry and a Clear Vision to "Design Ahead" - "Every time I attend NeoCon, I'm inspired by the upcoming design trends, emerging products, and the energy of the design community."
- ROOM Launches The Room Collection: Flexible Architecture for Today's Hybrid Workplace - ROOM's new generation of modular architecture provides a flexible, sustainable system designed to replace traditional office construction.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Global Furniture Group Announces Move from THE MART to Fulton Market in 2026, Marking a New Chapter in Brand Evolution / Solomon Coyle to Host Q1 2025 Market Index Webinar with ITR Economics / AMQ Appoints Kristi Furey as Territory Manager for Kansas City Region / Three H Appoints Laura MacHardy as New Vice President of Sales / Matter Surfaces Announces New Senior Leadership / SEASHELL NUO: A Cove of Comfort, Reimagined / KFI Studios Celebrates Three Award Wins at NeoCon 2025 / AMQ Welcomes Carlisy Abreu as New Territory Manager in the South Florida Region / BIFMA Announces Election of New Directors to the Board
- Design Within Reach Reissues Model 82, an Elegant Timeless Design by Møller - The Classic "Embassy Chair" Will Be Exclusively Available at DWR in the U.S.
- Ultrafabrics Releases 2025 Sustainability Report - Ultrafabrics Leads the Charge in Sustainable Innovation with 2025 Report Launch, Pushing for a Future Where Sustainability and Performance Coexist
- UPFRONT: Ed Pedrick Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Dauphin Americas - Ed Pedrick joins Dauphin Americas following a successful tenure as Chief Sales Officer at Matter Surfaces, where he led transformative sales growth and positioned the company as a leader in architectural flooring solutions.
- Studio TK Presents Ora Meeting and Café Tables - Ora is ideally suited for collaboration; break out and incubator spaces; departmental gathering points; executive office multi-purpose zones; and casual dining environments.
- Designtex Collaborates With Kapitza on a Trio of New Patterns: Mosaic, Waves, and Sparkle - The abstraction of Waves is inspired by Kapitza's love of the seaside and the flow of the ocean, the balance of order, and the unexpected.
- The Shakers: A World in the Making - The exhibition is structured through four thematic sections, all of which are named after quotes from members of the Shaker community.
- Artaic Revamps Foundation Collection in Groundbreaking Expansion of US Mosaic Manufacturing - The redesign builds on a "tried-and-true" design ethos, revisiting classics through a modern lens.
- PLACES - WalkMe Offices – Tel Aviv | We chose to use a light color palette, combined with subtle material variations, to create an open, bright, and respectful feeling.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Appointment of Julie Bouillon – New Groupe LacasseSales Rep for Northern Ontario / FurnitureMatch Launches with Support from IIDA NY to Advance Circularity and Social Impact / JCJ Architecture Appoints Scott Celella as President; Peter Stevens Passes the Torch After Two Decades / BIFMA Ultimate Test for Fit for Furniture Dimensions and Adjustment Ranges
- New In Classifieds - Indiana Furniture | We're Seeking a Northeast Regional Manager to Join Our Growing Team! Join a fun and collaborative team! Indiana Furniture is looking for a passionate, energetic, and entrepreneurial individual to be responsible for Leading Sales Strategies, Managing Independent Sales Rep Groups/Territories, and Developing Customer Relationships in the northeast United States. Read more on page 110.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - June 14, 2025 (+ Post-Show Special)
- ASK STEPHEN - "We Made a Great Offer. The Candidate Said No." - Stephen Viscusi - Unemployment remains at an all time low in the United States. Despite constant talk of tariffs and people's concern about business uncertainty, everyone is still hiring.
- Stefanie Schwalb: NeoCon Day 1 at The Mart: Showroom Openings, Innovative Products, and a Potential Preview of the Industry's Future - We've talked about how the lines have been blurring with the contract and hospitality industries for a long time now, and that continues to be apparent at NeoCon
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: HBF Celebrates Hazel at Fulton Market Design Days - A refined guest chair designed with thoughtful detailing, active support, and compelling material expression.
- Knoll Unveiled Dividends Skyline, a Holistic System for the Evolving Workplace, at Fulton Market Design Days - "We are hearing more and more from our partners that there is a need for true destination offices in this time of changing office spaces, and that company cultures require hospitality and amenities, privacy, and collaboration."
- DARRAN Furniture Launches "Central Bark" Pet Beds - A first in the industry addressing the needs of Service Animal and their owners within our modern workplaces.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Solomon Coyle Opens 2025 Compensation & Practices Survey for Invited Commercial Furniture Dealers / Ethnicraft Debuted New Collection at NeoCon / Heller wins the HiP Award for Best Reissue During NeoCon / Gloster Leads With New Salina Collection at NeoCon / Loll Contract Presents New Outdoor Designs Featured at Fulton Market During NeoCon & Design Days / Highlights: Groupe Lacasse x NeoCon 2025 / Design and the Science of Neuroaesthetics in the Built Environment / Introducing Hyphyn: The First Biodegradable Performance Vinyl
- First-Time NeoCon Exhibitor The Good Plastic Company Debuts New Growth Collection, Declare Label Certification, and High-Profile Collaboration with Humanscale - Fully circular Polygood® panels featured in booth #7-3053 at THE MART and Fulton Market during Chicago Design Week
- Allsteel Showcases Intentional Community in Newly Redesigned Fulton Market Experience Center - Experience Center Demonstrates Power of Design to Foster Connection and Creativity
- UPFRONT: Seen Around NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days - The latest photos from a very busy show. BoF will continue its show coverage throughout summer with in-depth reviews and coverage weekly.
- Pedrali in Chicago for NeoCon 2025 - The Italian company presents new visions for the workspace of the future at its U.S. showroom.
- Andreu World Unveiled New 20,000 sq. ft. Flagship Showroom at NeoCon 2025 to Celebrate 70th Anniversary and Wins Nine Best of NeoCon Awards - The new showroom opened on the third floor of THE MART, in Suite 300. The space was built using eco-friendly and sustainable materials, while follows Cradle to Cradle® design principles.
- The 2025 Best of NeoCon Winners - Standout Solutions Honored for Design Excellence & New People's Choice Awards Give Attendees a Voice
- Linea Studio and LEMA Debut First US Flagship Store in Design District - At the heart of LEMA's new journey is a design philosophy that goes beyond aesthetics and functionality.
- PLACES - Globo Marketing Offices – Santiago | The primary design goal was to create an environment that not only supported the team's daily operations but also showcased the company's products and creations, giving them visual prominence throughout the space.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Solomon Coyle Welcomes Carole Syse as New Consultant and Peer Group Facilitator / Perkins&Will's Austin Studio Welcomes New Senior Project Designer
- New In Classifieds - Indiana Furniture | We're Seeking a Northeast Regional Manager to Join Our Growing Team! Join a fun and collaborative team! Indiana Furniture is looking for a passionate, energetic, and entrepreneurial individual to be responsible for Leading Sales Strategies, Managing Independent Sales Rep Groups/Territories, and Developing Customer Relationships in the northeast United States. Read more on page 130.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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