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You Asked and We Listened: Now published Friday evenings, BoF contains a complete review of all the latest and breaking industry news for the week, special feature editorials, along with the latest product introductions and industry events - keeping you informed of all the industry happenings.
From trends that affect your bottom line, to new products, to stories that will help you run a better, more informed company.
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
Business of Furniture - June 9, 2025 (+ Pre-Show Special)
- ASK STEPHEN - "My Company Was Just Sold. How Do I Find a New Job?" - Stephen Viscusi - This is a common question that I receive every time any company is bought or sold in the furniture business, and my answer remains the same: just because your company was acquired does not mean you're going to lose your job.
- DARRAN Furniture Launches "Yara" - A different take on the conference chair that is casual, sophisticated and designed for color, comfort, and approachability.
- PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Work Happens Anywhere: AIS' NeoCon Showroom Takes Visitors on a Journey of Possibilities - AIS Furniture Lines that Evolve, Move, and Grow with Users
- Kimball International Celebrates 75 Years of Craftsmanship in Their Chicago Showroom During Fulton Market Design Days - "As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we reflect with pride on where we began, how we've evolved, and what is yet to come."
- Designing for Agility, Keilhauer Debuts Four New Product Families at NeoCon - Agyl, Unifi, Weve and Fyord feature unique product innovations to unlock new possibilities for today's fluid office environments
- AROUND THE INDUSTRY - Landscape Forms Announces New Chief Executive Officer & President / Formaspace Announces Strategic Lab Chair Partnership with Cramer / Keilhauer Expands Third Floor Presence at THE MART With New Showroom / Bridging Heritage Craft and Code: TRAME Introduces ENLACE at Downtown Design Riyadh / Bold+ Reimagines the Future of Workplace Furniture with New Ownership, Customization Studio and Global Partnerships / Hightower's New Website Tools Lead with Transparency, Considered Solutions / Kimball International Hosts Grand Reopening of Washington D.C. Showroom / OFGO STUDIO Introduces WORKWAY™ Lockers, an Adaptive Solution for Evolving Workspace Demands / 2025 Impact Report Highlights Bold Progress in Sustainability, Innovation, and Social Responsibility / Unika Vaev Introduces Three Acoustic Product Collections in collaboration with Instyle, Abstracta, and UV Studios / Arcadia and Encore Unveil Exciting New Introductions at NeoCon / MillerKnoll Unveils New Chicago Flagship Experience at Design Days
- Falcon Celebrates NeoCon in Their New Showroom on the 10th Floor of The Mart - The space is ideal to showcase Falcon's latest designs in a setting that embodies quality and innovation.
- Teknion, Studio TK, and Luum Textiles Reframe the Workplace Narrative at Design Days 2025 - The brands will showcase their latest product innovations and share their vision for the workplace of tomorrow at Fulton Market.
- UPFRONT: BoF's Complete Show Coverage - From NeoCon to Fulton Market Design Days - We will cover everything happening this week in Chicago. BoF will be providing complete coverage later this week, with continuing analysis into August, as we take an in-depth look at everything happening in Chicago this week. Stay tuned!
- Peter Pepper Products Introduces Flower: A Modern Twist on the Classic Coat Tree - Flower marks another step in Peter Pepper Products' evolution—honoring its long-standing reputation for quality while embracing a more youthful, energetic design direction.
- Shaw Contract Unveils Category Firsts and Product Innovations at NeoCon - Shaw Contract will offer daily coffee meetups in the morning and afternoon happy hours on Monday and Tuesday of the show.
- Herman Miller Introduces the Gemma Seating Family and Updates the Mora System - Advancements within the brand's healthcare portfolio reflect Herman Miller's commitment to human-centered design.
- ORGATEC TOKYO 2025: Three Days of Shared Insight and Creative Exchange - An immersive showcase and forum exploring what makes a 'workplace worth choosing': new perspectives on spaces that resonate with the individual.
- PLACES - Acme Offices – Baddi | We aimed for the block's exterior to harmonize with its surroundings, neither blending in completely nor demanding too much attention.
- INDUSTRY PULSE & FIRST LOOKS - Artcobell Welcomes Ryan Myers as Business Development Manager, Western US / AT WORK COLLABORATIVE: Now an Employee-Owned Company / DeskMakers and Peter Pepper Products Expand Florida Presence with Allyn Rae Group / Eureka Announces New Accessories for Scout Luminaire / Feeney Announces First CCRR Certification / Introducing Elevated Space & Air: Real-Time Insights for Smarter Spaces / DecoScape to Exhibit at Fulton Market Design Days During Chicago Design Week / Navigating the Future of Workplace Design: Graphite Design Group Releases Workplace Trends and Insights Report
- 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 132.
- So Much More Every Week - Industry Moments, Industry Portfolio, Industry Events, Industry Classifieds & Careers
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