March 9, 2026

In this issue: backlash erupts over a Baltimore dealer’s $25.8M ICE furniture contract; Davis Furniture expands U.S. manufacturing in High Point; HON announces a 12,000+ SF Chicago Fulton Market flagship (opening June 2026); and Teknion debuts a new SF showroom with LEED/WELL certifications. Amazon outlines a plan to cut 49,000 desks and shrink its office footprint while still betting heavily on AI and in-person collaboration. Features spotlight the return of hand sketching in architecture, the rise of OEM production models in office furniture, and expert views on why offices must be redesigned for flexibility, health, and culture. Workspace News covers small behavioral “nudges” that shape culture. Trends examine new workplace power demands (USB‑C, decarbonization, AI/data centers, grid modernization) and the workplace as civic infrastructure. Design highlights flexible, modular office layouts and furnishings. Products include new outdoor booths, swivel-base lounge seating updates, decorative lighting, next-gen ergonomic lounge seating with power, transitional seating collections, multi-port power docks, and carbon-neutral acoustic solutions.