After a pretty good 60 year run, Contract magazine is shutting down with the July issue.
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Partners By Design (PBD) Introduces "New Economy" Model By Adding Advertising Agency At Its Core
Integrating advertising, technology, design and architecture, all under one roof, PBD is creating a paradigm shift within the real estate industry.
Branch, a New Office Furniture Company, Intends to Own the Middle Market
A new office furniture company in Manhattan is aiming to shake things up a bit. Branch launched this month, offering high-end office furniture at near 50% discounts off the high-end price.
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This NYC Startup Plans to Disrupt the Office Furniture Space with its Own DTC Offering
For the time being, Direct-to-Consumer startup Bureau is focused on the e-commerce opportunity in office furniture.
Bureau wants to be 'Casper of office furniture'
The company currently offers five products: an ergonomic chair, standing desk, filing cabinet, office desk and a quad desk for shared workspaces.
Flatpack sofa brands face uphill climb to direct-to-consumer glory
Direct-to-consumer businesses have upended the status quo, but the path for furniture brands is less clear.
INDEAL Launches Major Rebranding
INDEAL has launched a major rebranding initiative reflective of the company's evolution into an all-encompassing, full-service solutions provider for dealers in the commercial interiors industry.
INDEAL Evolves Beyond Buying Group to Serve the Dealer Community
INDEAL has morphed from a buying group, which is all about return on investment, to an organization focused on the plight of the dealer, where the dealer is going to be and what the dealer needs to do.
US dealer groups agree to merge
The three leading office products dealer groups in the US have signed a letter of intent to merge the organisations into a single entity..
INDEAL Adds Montisa and Vanerum from MooreCo to Product Portfolio
INDEAL, a marketing partner for dealers and suppliers, has added Montisa and the Vanerum line of MooreCo Inc. to its portfolio of industry manufacturers.
Wayfair Professional is Coming to a Bid Near You
From a product mix standpoint, Wayfair Professional is following a similar strategy as its business-to-consumer side.
The furniture industry’s equivalent of fast fashion is here
With The Inside, Dwell’s founder Christiane Lemieux wants your designer armchair to cost less than your designer purse. But should furniture really follow in the footsteps of fast fashion?
Knoll Rings the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
Furniture startups skip the showroom and go straight to your door
Startups making delivery and transport easier than ever are a hit with venture capitalists, so it’s not a surprise that young tech companies delivering home staples — living room sets, dining room tables, couches and more — are raising big dollars.
Many office furniture firms remain confused about social media and online communication
We conclude that are there too many options and does everyone really have enough time for them. Frankly though, it doesn’t really matter as the recipients will tune into whatever they think is right for them and you may well need to cater for that.
Attract more clients with a beautifully designed office space
In today’s human-focused workspaces, space planning has changed radically; there is no one solution. Instead, architects are pushing aside the outdated concept of corner offices with windows for management and a mass of centrally located stations for everyone else.
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Paul Smith is the CMO at Tangram, a Los Angeles-based company that designs and creates workplaces with the core belief that collaboration and a people-focused approach are the fuel for innovation.
From Mexico To Mississippi: Why This Sofa Startup Is Now “Made In The USA”
Burrow’s sofa cleverly offers consumers a semblance of choice without straying from a standard set of component parts. Each sofa is built with the same two end pieces; in between, consumers can add as many seats as they wish.