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Business of Furniture - May 9, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Got a Better Job Offer—But Nervous to Make the Move?" - Stephen Viscusi - Never overthink a job change! I talk to executives at leading manufacturers and dealers small and large every day, across the country, and they tell me that it is "business as usual."
- Herman Miller to Release the New Mexico Collection During NYCxDESIGN - The collection's two limited-run products — launched in partnership with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum — channel the creative camaraderi among Herman Miller designers Alexander Girard and Charles and Ray Eames and the artist Georgia O'Keeffe
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ghent to Debut Flyte Duo at NeoCon 2025: A New Standard in Sustainable, Frameless Whiteboards - Flyte Duo is a frameless, double-sided dry-erase board that combines elegant minimalism with high function.
- 2025-Q1 to Q2 Market Outlook Report Released: Steady Optimism, Slower Growth - Solomon Coyle's quarterly Dealer Market Outlook survey provides data-driven insights based on frontline distributor perspectives from across North America.
- Ultrafabrics Refreshes Tottori Collection With Ten New Colors - Blending the Hygge of Scandinavian Design with the Minimalism and Wabi-Sabi Philosophy of Japanese Interiors, These New Colors Evoke a Sense of Harmony, Balance, and Tranquility
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - AMQ Achieves BIFMA LEVEL® Across Key Product Categories / Empowering Tomorrow's Dealers: Enrollment Opens for Dealer Management Development by Solomon Coyle / Henricksen Appoints Gosia Humes as General Manager of the Washington D.C. Office / Arper Appoints Enrico Colzani as CEO of the Americas / Softpod by Global / Exceptional Acoustic Solutions To Elevate Your Space / The PolarisGo Limited-Edition Chair Is Out of This World / Kirei Introduces Plaza Cloud, a Cloud and a Grid in One / EDmarket Announces the Retirement of President & CEO Jim McGarry / Spec Unveils First Phase of Bold New Brand, Signaling a Fresh Era of Delight Done Right / New from Luum: Unified Field Collection
- DecoScape Unveils Eclipse: Merging Design and Durability in Outdoor Design - All DecoScape products are 100% manufactured in-house at the brand's state-of-the-art Miami facility, which is equipped with the latest in advanced machinery.
- Sedia Systems Announces Graded-in Program with Kvadrat Textiles - The graded-in program between Sedia Systems and Kvadrat is built on a shared vision of transforming spaces with not only functional but also beautifully designed solutions.
- UPFRONT: Humanscale Sets a New Standard for Renewable Energy in Manufacturing by Becoming the First in the Industry to Have All Factories Powered by Solar Energy - Humanscale's New Jersey and Dublin factories have been generating solar power for years. Now, with the addition of the Nogales factory, every Humanscale facility is contributing to their clean energy efforts.
- New Porro x West Out East Flagship Store in New York - The opening of Porro's monobrand showroom in New York City not only marks a significant milestone in the brand's storied history but also reinforces its commitment to offering unparalleled design solutions tailored to the needs of modern living.
- Source International Introduces Meets, designed by Thijs Smeets - Meets is where exceptional design meets everyday functionality — crafted to perform beautifully wherever people gather.
- Unmatched Versatility, Timeless Style — Meet the Libro Collection by Aceray - Choose from side chairs, bar stools, and counter stools — available in 4-leg, swivel, and sled base options — then customize with a range of leg and seat finishes to make it truly yours.
- The Mitchell Group EVP Brunett Challenges Tariffs in Nationally Recognized Op-Ed - "My company, Mitchell Fabrics, has sourced coated fabrics from Asia—primarily China—for decades," Brunett wrote. "Not because we wanted to offshore, but because these materials and technologies simply do not exist domestically."
- PLACES - Chubb Life Taiwan Offices – Taipei | The reception area, designed as the "Town Entrance," features Chubb Life Taiwan's brand colors and special glass materials, symbolizing modernity and the company's forward-looking vision.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Eliminate Harsh Noises with UniSoft Soft-Close Adapters / Discover the Luxury of Ethnicraft's New Unda Dining Chair / SGA Appoints Reza Rahimpour as Principal to Lead NYC Architecture Team / New Associate - Knak Group / The Kaleido Collection by Concertex Redefines Performance Fabrics / Baresque Group Deepens US Commitment With Permanent Chicago Showroom at NeoCon 2025 / Among Canada's Best Managed Companies: Artopex Recognized for the 18th Consecutive Year / HNI Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Results / DIRTT Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
- New In Classifieds - OFS: District Sales Manager | OFS is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team in Southern California. As a District Sales Manager, your responsibilities would include business development, promotion, support, and training activities targeted towards designated Dealerships, A & D Firms and End Users in the Southern California market. Read more on page 120.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - May 2, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Where Are the Hot Jobs Today? (What Industry Sectors!)" - Stephen Viscusi - As recruiters we are swamped with recruiting in the tile & stone industry, and although many companies prefer people that have expertise in tile & stone; if you understand the customer and know how to develop new business, they are going to be open to interviewing you. The same is absolutely true in outdoor furniture and residential.
- 3form Expands Varia Artisan Collection - Designers can use 3form Glass and Varia throughout their spaces to create a seamless and continuous design experience.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Thinkspace Launches Complete hushFree Acoustic Pod Line, Stocked in North America for Quick Delivery - Innovative small-footprint models deliver best-in-class acoustics, personalization, and human-centered lighting to U.S. and Canadian markets.
- Trove by Encore: Nesting Chairs Designed to Maximize Space and Minimize Effort - Trove offers multiple nesting base styles, including a 4-leg metal frame with glides or casters and a wood-leg version on glides.
- Perkins&Will Headlines ART on THE MART's Summer Season Kicking Off NeoCon 2025 - "Currents of Chicago – A Moving Artwork" Celebrates the Dynamic Urban Flow of the Windy City's Past and Future
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Interiors from Spain to Showcase Innovative Work at Fulton Market Design Days 2025 / Ethnicraft's New Bulky Modular Sofa / Momentum Expands Performance-Driven Textile Offerings with Kimball International / AIS Welcomes Brian Trego as Senior Vice President of Product Line Management to its Leadership Team / Koroseal and American Architectural Products Group Introduce Modular Wall Panel Systems / IIDA NY Celebrates Second Annual Career Night / Interface Reports First Quarter 2025 Results / ICFF 2025: Highlights and Programming
- Standard Reporting Underestimates the Value of Office Furniture Reuse - New research shows that reusing office furniture avoids nine times more greenhouse gas emissions than current industry estimates. The study calls for adopting Life Cycle Assessments to improve accuracy in measuring environmental impacts and highlights the significant community benefits of diverting furniture from landfills.
- Velvety, Luxurious Champagne Metals are the Newest from Chemetal - "It's important for Chemetal to offer design professionals the most expansive collection of metal designs for interior spaces."
- UPFRONT: Humanscale Ranks #1 in Industry by CDP for Environmental Impact and Transparency - This recognition reflects the incredible work happening across Humanscale's teams to reduce and report on their impact with integrity and depth.
- Keilhauer Launches the New Neutrals Finishes Collection: Vibrant Colors, Timeless Versatility - The renowned furniture manufacturer unveils a new offering of colors and finishes inspired by biophilic design.
- MityLite Launches a New Product with the Meadowbrook Armchair - The Meadowbrook Armchair is hand-finished in a variety of wood stain options and features an antimicrobial finish to prevent the absorption of germs, bacteria, mold, mildew, and some viruses.
- Introducing STFU Contours: Coronet's Popular Acoustic Series Gets a Curvy New Look - Designers can specify the height of the acoustic baffles to tailor each fixture to their visual and acoustic needs.
- Marco Launches Cue - Pneumatic Height-Adjustable Desk and Mobile Podium Elevates Teacher Productivity
- New In Classifieds - OFS: District Sales Manager | OFS is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team in Southern California. As a District Sales Manager, your responsibilities would include business development, promotion, support, and training activities targeted towards designated Dealerships, A & D Firms and End Users in the Southern California market. Read more on page 96.
- PLACES - Apero Technologies Group Offices – Hanoi | The gathering area is the first point of access when entering the office. It is a multi-functional space, used flexibly for many purposes, such as receiving guests, internal training, and organizing events.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Andrew Dias Joins Havwoods as the Showroom Manager for NYC / Loll Designs to Help Lead 17th Annual Clean Yer Creek Volunteer Event / SCHRADERGROUP Joins National Architecture Firm Hord Coplan Macht / U.S. Green Building Council Launches New, More Comprehensive LEED Rating System for Sustainable Buildings
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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