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Business of Furniture - October 4, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Every Contract Furniture Rep Should Be At BDNY" - Stephen Viscusi - BDNY is the place to learn the latest innovations, trends, products, and best practices in hospitality.
- Stefanie Schwalb: Bridging the Gap; A Panel Discussion on Bicoastal Design Reveals the Benefits of Companies Working Across the Divide - "I think that Covid sort of gave us this illusion that we can do everything virtually, but I don't think that you can become a bicoastal designer virtually."
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Humanscale Consulting Marks 20 Years of Ergonomic Leadership During Global Ergonomics Month - New Programs Expand Global Services to Help Companies Thrive in Hybrid Environments
- Fellowes Launches Titan™ Frame & Tile Offering to Complement Frameless Portfolio - This premium-positioned product suite brings fresh innovation, adaptability, style, and performance to modern commercial interiors.
- DeskMakers' Sidekick Mobile Pedestal Collection Awarded Design Patent - Sidekick, designed by David Winston during his tenure as Vice President of Product Design at DeskMakers, delivers mobility, storage, and adjustable-height work surfaces in one sleek, multifunctional solution for today's hybrid, in-office, and remote employees.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Solomon Coyle to Host Q3 2025 Market Index Webinar with ITR Economics / Sensory Nooks Support Neurodiverse Fans During Recent Monday Night Football Game / ASID Releases 2025 State of Interior Design Report / Tarkett Adds 12 Vibrant Colors to Its VCT II Collection / Knoll Unveils Perron Pillo Lounge Chair by Willo Perron, A New Single-Seat Oasis
- MillerKnoll Expands Research-Backed Workplace Planning Guidance to Support Employee Wellbeing - New playbook focuses on menopause-specific guidance while reinforcing MillerKnoll's broader approach to designing adaptable, people-first spaces.
- Designtex Introduces A Trio of Textiles That Marry Biophilia With High Performance - Meet Little Leaf Crypton®, Petal Play Crypton, and Ridge Crypton, members of the new Flora + Form family, each full of color play with an incredibly soft hand.
- UPFRONT: Submissions Now Open for KI's Fourth Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway - Teachers and educators across the country can officially apply for KI's Fourth Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, a national initiative that awards four K-12 educators with $50,000 each to reimagine and transform their learning spaces, at no cost to them or their schools.
- Kirei Launches EchoSky Neu Baffle System - Lightweight PET Crossbars Replace Metal Frameworks for Streamlined Installation
- 3form Launches Array, an Officefront Hardware System for Seamless Multi-Material Integration - Capable of housing both Varia and 3form Glass in a single run, Array frames your design beautifully, keeping the spotlight on the material.
- PLACES - Haworth International Showroom – Hyderabad | The design narrative comes alive in the hospitality driven reception and lounge zone, where a warm, inviting lighting scheme is paired with sculptural acoustic ceiling baffles that double as design highlights.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Integra Welcomes Josh Price as Partnership Manager / NeoCon 2026: Introducing Sunday Preview Day / Scandal Meets Style at IIDA NY's Color Invasion® 2025 / A Modern Tribute to Boston's Art Deco Heritage / Clearly Better: Koroseal Introduces Beautiful, Sustainable New Window Film Designs / NEWH, Inc. Launches Third Annual Martha's Mentors Program / Steelcase 2025 Impact Report Highlights the Strength of Community and Progress Toward a Net-Zero Future / Meet Jackie Tomlin, Little's New Interiors Studio Principal
- New In Classifieds - Help Us Change the Sit/Stand Story | DBP Workspace is actively looking for Independent Sales Rep Groups. Height-adjustable bases are everywhere—but ours aren't just another base. At DBP Workspace, we've designed a line of bases that break the mold: ultra-fast and quiet operation, a streamlined assembly experience, and a warranty that backs up our commitment to long-term quality. Read more on page 76.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - September 27, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Unemployed For Too Long? Let Me Help You." - Stephen Viscusi - I urge you to reach out to me for free advice. Depending on where you live and your geography, I am happy to share with you what I know about the pulse of that market, and how to get in front of hiring authorities on your own.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Introducing the New eM Mobile Glass Markerboard – Smart Simplicity by Fellowes - At the heart of the eM is a premium low-iron glass writing surface that's fully framed, double-sided, and magnetic – offering functionality and durability in equal measure.
- With a Focus on Biophilia, SurfaceWorks Launches the All-New Plantable Collection - The Plantable collection was designed with a clear objective: to promote wellbeing and productivity in the built environment. Designed in collaboration with David Granger and Bryan Marshall from bangdesign, Plantable is a celebration of how to integrate biophilia in a multitude of settings.
- Hightower Launches the Link Collection: Adaptable Seating and Desks Designed for Today's Dynamic Spaces - Adaptability reaches new heights with Link. Chairs stack in record numbers, desks store compactly, and trolleys keep movement effortless.
- Teknion Releases 2025 Impact Report, Deepening Long-Term Commitment to Sustainability and Climate Action - The Brand is Committed to Initiatives That Minimize Environmental Footprint Across the Planet, Products, People, and Places Impacted by Teknion
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Groupe Lacasse Announces Key Leadership Appointment of Geneviève Fortier, Vice President - Operations / Samuelson Furniture Receives Patent for its Innovative BUILD Walls Platform / Allseating Announces Partnership With The Focus Group / Configura Appoints Erin Corrill as First-Ever Vice President of Marketing / IIDA NY Albany City Center to Host 7th Annual Flannel Fest / Insidesource Seattle Showroom Earns EnviroStars Champion Recognition for Environmental Leadership / RSC, LLC Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation and Service Excellence
- AIS Named Among the Most Charitable Companies in Massachusetts - AIS earns a spot for the eighth consecutive year sharing the honor with just 99 other companies whose contributions exceed $100,000.
- Fellowes Contract Interiors Introduces Glimor LED Task Lighting and Kuva Mobile Storage/Planters - These new additions bring a thoughtful blend of functionality and visual continuity, available in eight curated colorways that align with the most popular finishes in the Rising™ Monitor Arm series.
- UPFRONT: Sustainability Progress Isn't Linear: Humanscale's Latest CSR Report - By publishing both wins and shortfalls, Humanscale sets a benchmark for transparency and accountability in an industry where many players solely focus upon far-in-the-future goals.
- Wolf-Gordon Debuts Volterra Luxe Residential Design from Milan, Made in USA - Volterra™ is an elegant new collection developed in collaboration with Jannelli&Volpi, the esteemed, family-owned Milanese wallcovering house.
- Rich Texture Meets Refined Design: J+J Flooring Launches Smolder & Smoke Modular Carpet Collection - The coordinating colorways across both patterns are designed to work together.
- Andreu World - Designing the Offices of the Future: NVIDIA in Santa Clara - Linea Comfort stools and Brandy chairs enhance the common and cafeteria areas, providing comfort and functionality in spaces designed to boost teamwork and innovation.
- PLACES - DIFC Funds Centre – Dubai | The layout accommodates a range of tenant needs, from flexible desks in an open plan, to semi-enclosed workstations, and fully enclosed private offices for one, two, four, or six users.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - The ODP Corporation to Be Acquired by Atlas Holdings in All-Cash Transaction / Code from emuamericas Delivers Industrial Style With a Contemporary Edge / NanaWall Advances Fenestration with Seamless Glass Lines Through Pioneering Uniform System / Spectorgroup Selected to Design Alvarez & Marsal's Manhattan HQ / Tile Club Introduces Three Timeless Collections—Alata, Boldara, and New Terrazzo / Jamie Stern Furniture Announces Its 6th Annual Rug Design Contest / Configura Names SIP Oasis as Service Partner for IT for the Southeast, One of Two Nationwide / Steelcase Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
- New In Classifieds - Help Us Change the Sit/Stand Story | DBP Workspace is actively looking for Independent Sales Rep Groups. Height-adjustable bases are everywhere—but ours aren't just another base. At DBP Workspace, we've designed a line of bases that break the mold: ultra-fast and quiet operation, a streamlined assembly experience, and a warranty that backs up our commitment to long-term quality. Read more on page 76.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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