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Business of Furniture - August 23, 2025
- ASK STEPHEN - "Will Steelcase Dealers Be Brought Down a Peg or Two?" - Stephen Viscusi - This acquisition is a behemoth task, it is not Kimball. Merging sales forces, marketing and manufacturing will affect thousands of jobs, many could be lost. Particularly those at headquarters and manufacturing, most likely at Steelcase.
- Fulton Market: A Few Of Our Favorite Showrooms from Design Days This Year - There was an overall welcoming vibe to what was on display as comfort and consideration seemed to be top of mind in each piece's development in terms how they could be employed and enjoyed on a daily basis whether for individual use or collaborative.
- COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Groupe Lacasse Announces Key Leadership Appointments - Appointment of Gary Hierlihy, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Dominic Aubry, Vice President of Product Design and Innovation
- KI Launches Fourth Annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, Awarding $50K Each to Four Educators for Learning Space Redesigns - National initiative helps combat teacher burnout and student disengagement by empowering educators to transform classrooms for modern learning.
- Solomon Coyle Releases 2025 Compensation & Practices Survey Report - Industry data reveals improved turnover, extended ramp-up times, and talent development gaps.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Teknion Welcomes Magnus Aspegren as Chief Creative Officer / Workrite Ergonomics Appoints Scott McPartlin as President / AFD Welcomes Dave Scherff as Firm's President / Carnegie Re-Introduces Acoustic Icon Xorel Artform with rPET-Core / LD Seating Opens Showroom in London's Clerkenwell Design District
- Atmosphere Commercial Interiors Announces the Opening of Their New Worklab Centrally Located Near Downtown Madison - The Madison location continues the long history of office furniture sales and service which began in 1949 with Rowley-Schlimgen.
- Humanscale Living Debuts in New Paris Showroom During Paris Design Week - Explore the full collection and enjoy thoughtful design conversations over coffee and croissants in the morning and wine in the afternoon.
- UPFRONT: President Trump to Investigate Tariffs on Furniture Imports - President Donald Trump said on Friday his administration will conduct a "major" tariff investigation on furniture entering the United States.
- Carnegie Introduces Four New Upholstery Options, a Part of the Studio Collection - Carnegie's New Upholstery Line Celebrates Its 75-Year Heritage While Embracing Emerging Bold Trends
- Shaw Contract Launches Stellar and Interact: A Bold Step Forward in Porcelain and Ceramic Design - Two new collections debuted at NeoCon 2025, blending futuristic exploration and tactile elegance to redefine surface design.
- Herman Miller Reintroduces the Eames Molded Plastic Dining Chair - In partnership with the Eames Office, the brand welcomes the return of an iconic form, with updated materials for a more sustainable design.
- For the Oceanside Library in Oceanside, New York, Architect Elisabeth Martin and Her Team - Incorporated USAI Lighting Products to Create an Elegant, Cutting-edge Lighting Scheme Throughout the library, USAI lighting solutions were the perfect tools to achieve both aesthetic and functional goals.
- PLACES - Cochlear Offices – Beijing | NOVAH implemented a three-pronged design strategy combining modular collaborative pods, sound-absorbing materials, and visual separation elements.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Arcadia and Encore Announce Key Personnel Changes to Support Continued Growth / Unika Vaev Introduces its latest Acoustic Product Ecoustic® Loft in collaboration with Instyle / Faro Collection from Brown Jordan / Perkins&Will Welcomes New Strategic Leader for Advisory Services in Canada's Capital / Attributes of Contract Furniture (accredited CEU)
- New In Classifieds - OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (WYATT SEATING) | We're seeking an experienced Operations and Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory, and logistics operations for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll manage global and domestic vendor relationships, build scalable systems for efficiency and cost savings, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, can collaborate cross-functionally, and is passionate about continuous improvement! Read more on page 94.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - August 16, 2025
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Introducing Velari - Wyatt Seating's Smartest Chair Yet - It's 2025, and every office deserves a chair with a bit of built-in brilliance. Designed from the ground up with ergonomics in mind, the Velari family seamlessly fits the need for healthy task, conference, and guest seating.
- ASK STEPHEN - "Viscusi's Rules to Interview Follow-ups: They Must Be Sent Within 24 Hours" - Stephen Viscusi - Writing these notes is more than common courtesy, it is common sense.
- Stefanie Schwalb: Do You Believe in Magic? Chris Barton Brings Impossible Ideas to Life as Part of This Year's BIFMA Breakfast - "Friction is things that you have to think about or things you have to do. What happens is that we often see a piece of friction and we think, 'oh, the customer just has to do this.'"
- Ghent Expands Outdoor Collection with Haven Outdoor Glassboard - Made in the USA and backed by a 5-year structural warranty, Haven is a lasting investment in people, space, and brand.
- Say Hello to Pepa: Encore's Playful Twist on the Classic Stacking Chair - Striking a thoughtful balance between ease and expression, Pepa offers a clever solution for environments that demand flexibility without sacrificing visual interest.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - EF Contract Debuts Wildwoods: Elevated Wood Aesthetic Meets Versatile Design / Chemetal Introduces Resist: Three New Scratch-Resistant HPL Metals for Higher Traffic Applications / Corston Architectural Detail Launches First USA Showroom in New York Design Center / New Materials-Inspired RAMPART and CLAIR Wallcoverings from Wolf-Gordon / Workspace48 Introduces ARRAY / MillerKnoll Earns 2025–2026 Great Place to Work® Certification: Leading Design Company Recognized for Strong Employee Experience / Samuelson Furniture Launches a New Era of Recliners with the Muriel Sound Chair / Whitney Brothers Nature View Play Beach House Earns Spaces4Learning 2025 Product Award
- IIDA NY to Host Conversation on Practices of Personal Identity in Design - A curated showcase spotlighting designers and artists who are redefining the practice through personal vision, inclusive values, and independent innovation. This event celebrates the voices shaping the future of design from the margins to the mainstream.
- Interior Design's Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees, Returns to Newly Restored Waldorf Astoria - Interior Design's 41st Hall of Fame gala will feature award-winning documentary films, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a special charitable cause to contribute to a better world.
- UPFRONT: BIFMA 360 Leadership Conference Registration Open - The sphere of business has changed. Global sourcing opened the way to collate materials from around the world and deliver products around the world.
- The CH290 Series by Hans J. Wegner Is Now Being Presented by Carl Hansen & Søn - The CH290 SERIES was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1962, and its informal, yet rigorous style creates a beautiful setting for pleasant, relaxed conversations.
- Design in Perfect Pitch: Brentano Unveils 'Harmony' for Fall 2025 - Inspired by the melodies of everyday life, Harmony is a thoughtfully curated collection that weaves together the rhythms, textures, and tones that surround us.
- Designtex's 7th Collaboration With West Elm Brings the Power of Performance - "With the latest additions to the growing West Elm x Designtex offering, we wanted to create textiles that feel completely livable — grounded in texture, approachable in color, and inherently versatile."
- Feel the Power of the Swell of the Ocean's Waves with Star Tile's Kaiyo - Named after the Japanese word for "ocean," Kaiyo also evokes the quiet strength and serenity of the sea, with a nod to forgiveness and emotional flow.
- PLACES - Matrix Design Offices – Shenzhen | A distinctive feature is the camping area, designed to evoke a connection with nature amid the urban environment.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - JSI Welcomes Katie Escovedo to Arkansas + Oklahoma / Eureka Introduces Tulip Luminaire / Aceray Introduces Duo30E, 30EQ, and 59E: Italian-Born Lounge Seating That Marries Sculptural Design with Timeless Craftsmanship / Ware Malcomb Announces Promotion of Mark Schwamel to Regional Director in Chicago / Blu Dot Re-engineers, Reimagines Trade Program
- New In Classifieds - OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (WYATT SEATING) | We're seeking an experienced Operations and Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory, and logistics operations for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll manage global and domestic vendor relationships, build scalable systems for efficiency and cost savings, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, can collaborate cross-functionally, and is passionate about continuous improvement! Read more on page 96.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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