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Business of Furniture - July 26, 2024
- Stefanie Schwalb: Taking on Tuesday at THE MART: What We Experienced During NeoCon Day Two, Part Two - We ended the day at the Turf Lounge to check out their activation on the 1st floor. While we anxiously await the arrival of their new showroom, coming later this summer, we caught up with Senior Manager, Brand and Marketing, Faraz Shah.
- Tranquil Motifs Found in the Mountains of California Inspire J+J Flooring's Idyllwild Collection - With a sharp design contrast between light and dark, memory care patients, for example, may perceive the presence of a hole or some other kind of obstruction.
- Stephen Says - "You Can Accept One Job Offer, and Still Interview for Another!" - by Stephen Viscusi - So should you accept one job offer, yet still entertain other offers? Do what's best for your career, and for your family. Which always means keeping all your options open.
- Breck's Got Your Back - Available in six curated color options, Breck is a style-savvy addition to Haworth's task chair portfolio. Sitting comfortably has never been simpler.
- Furnishing Modern, Interactive Spaces for Higher Learning - A Case Study of Tangram Interiors' design of collaboration spaces in UCSB's New Interactive Learning Pavilion.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - HBF & HBF Textiles Appoints Jonathan Johnson as New National Sales Manager / Steelcase Earns EcoVadis Gold Rating for Fourth Consecutive Year, Leads Industry in Care for People + Planet / Interface Releases 2023 Impact Report, Highlighting Environmental, Social, & Governance Initiatives / KFI Launches Avalon Lounge Chair / Discover New Outdoor Upholstery with 47% Bio-Based Content / Jenna Geigerman Promoted to President/COO of Hightower / NELSON Worldwide Welcomes Ray Ehscheid as National Practice Leader, Retail / 2024-Q2 Market Outlook Report Now Available / LightArt Unveils Their Acoustic Collection Wood Textures
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Herman Miller Introduces Bamboo-based Upholstery to its Iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Adding new materials reflects Herman Miller's ongoing commitment to sustainability across the brand's portfolio.
- Kirei Announces Partnership With ArtLifting - ArtLifting advances access to the art market by connecting artists impacted by disabilities and housing insecurity with socially conscious customers to create meaningful spaces and products.
- Photos: The Rise of Neuroaesthetics at NeoCon 2024 - Each year, thousands of innovative new products for commercial interiors are launched at NeoCon.
- UPFRONT: Introducing New Sil-One Novel Textile Card - Silicone hybrid textile collection that delivers in five days with ExpressShip
- HNI Corporation Second Quarter 2024 Results - Strong second quarter EPS fueled by Workplace Furnishings profit transformation, Kimball International accretion, and Residential Building Products actions.
- Mohawk Second Quarter 2024 Results - Net sales for the second quarter of 2024 were $2.8 billion, a decrease of 5.1% as reported and 4.5% on an adjusted basis versus the prior year.
- New In Classifieds - Contract Furniture Outside Rep | Indoff is expanding and needs experienced outside sales professionals in your area. Read more on page 110.
- PLACES - Bank Hapoalim Offices – Holon | The design of Bank Hapoalim's offices and call center in Holon embodies a style that reflects the company's modest yet stable and solid corporate culture.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Humanscale Contributes World Chairs to the Historic Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art / Bjelin Parent Company, Peranovo Invest AB, in Sustainable Research Project / Minarc Elevates Seating Design with DROPi Hanging Chair / TOCCO Collection Wins 2024 Green Good Design Sustainability Award / Puroptima Expands Midwest Presence With Three New Project Delivery Partners / Mayer Fabrics Welcomes Sara Rankin to the Central and North Florida Territories / Nevers Announces the Availabilty of EKTA Collection on CET / Epaminondas "Nonda" Trimis Joins NELSON Worldwide as Account Leader, Industrial / NEW Hospitality Guide from Ethnicraft / HON Announces Nomination of Trent Rains for NAOPA's Young Executive of the Year 2024
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
Business of Furniture - July 18, 2024
- Stefanie Schwalb: Taking on Tuesday at THE MART: What We Experienced During NeoCon Day Two, Part One - On the 10th floor, we were excited to drop by the SurfaceWorks showroom and spend some time with President Rune Akselberg.
- Ultrafabrics Releases Sustainability Report and Relaunches Volar Bio with Double the Sustainable Content - Volar Bio now has a 66% mix of recycled, rapidly renewable, and bio-based content. Volar Bio's evolution in backcloth construction not only includes certified REPREVE recycled polyester and ECOVERO viscose in the backcloth, but introduces Susterra propanediol bio-based resin. Susterra 1,3 propanediol is a pure, petroleum-free, raw material made from regeneratively farmed U.S. dent corn. It is a key ingredient for producing bio-based resins for leather alternatives.
- Stephen Says - "I Got A Verbal Job Offer, When Do I Resign?" - by Stephen Viscusi - It sounds like what you received what is called a "soft offer." Here's what you should look for in addition to that soft offer before you resign from your current job...
- Ultrafabrics Launches Pumice, an Outdoor Performance Fabric Collection Inspired by Oceanic Depths - The Pumice collection reimagines the wonders of the deep sea through a spectrum of colors including riverstone beige, soft yellow, muted coral, seashell pink, dusty seaglass green, and nautical blue.
- Allseating Launches Dart, a Sophisticated and Versatile Conference Chair - Designed to Accommodate a Wide Range of Meeting Spaces, Dart Inspires Collaboration and Connection
- Rikke Frost's Sideways Lounge Chair & Table for Carl Hansen & Son - The RF1904 Sideways Lounge Chair brings comfort and conversation to a contemporary interior, designed as an extension to the award-winning RF1903 Sideways Sofa by Rikke Frost.
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Bjelin Expands US Team / Tom Stringer Design Partners Announces Promotion / Warren St Investors Launches By Three Private Equity-Backed Operators In New York City / Reminder: Access NeoCon 2024 CEUs While You Still Can / 3form Announces Appointment of Sustainability Director / Next Generation Expands EF Contract's Portfolio of Carpeting with Elevated Visuals / Matter Surfaces Intros new PURLINE 1500 / Landscape Forms Appoints Matthew Houser, RLA, ASLA, as Business Development Representative for New York City
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Aarea; Through the Use of Unique Material and Design Innovation Teknion and Pearson Lloyd Reinterpret Conference and Lounge Seating - Aarea is familiar and welcoming in aspect, intuitive and ergonomic in use, and made with minimal components and materials, which speaks to the ingenuity and intelligence of the chair's design.
- HBF Textiles Celebrates Mary Jo Miller's Unforgettable Tenure with 'Memorable' - Mary Jo Miller, Vice President, Design and Creative Direction for HBF Textiles has been the creative visionary behind HBF Textiles for over thirty years. During her tenure, Miller has led the development of a number of award-winning collections and been responsible for translating the works of interior designers, architects and industrial designers into the textile medium. Her own textile collections are experiments with color, texture and graphics and represent some of HBF Textiles best sellers.
- UPFRONT: Thinkspace Expands Footprint in Key U.S. Markets: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Upstate New York & Western Pennsylvania - New Partnerships with Five Dynamic Rep Groups to Elevate Market Presence & Expand Sales
- New In Classifieds - Healthcare Regional Sales Manager - Central & Western US Territory | The Groupe Lacasse Healthcare Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, securing, and maintaining relationships with new and existing Healthcare clients to generate business opportunities and revenue for the company. This role requires a self-starter mentality, as the salesperson will be responsible for researching and identifying potential new Healthcare clients, networking, and making cold calls.. Read more on page 88.
- PLACES - PTT Global Chemical Offices – Bangkok | The design team proposed one zone one color concept but rather than using primary colors literally designers use tone in tone idea instead.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Carnegie Launches Xorel Cruise, Sustainable, Stylish, and Safe Wallcoverings for Cruise Ship Interiors / DIFFA Elects Tom Polucci of HOK as Chairman of the Board of Trustees / AIA Chicago Announces Moody Nolan as Recipient of 2024 Firm Award / Get Comfortable with Steeve Lou from Arper / Sequoia from Armadillo's latest New Icons Collection / Unveiling Concertex NappaTile's Latest Patterns - NappaTile Mosaics Re-envisioned in Curated Hues
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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