June 29, 2026

In this issue… MillerKnoll reports stronger sales and a back-to-basics operating strategy, while Poltrona Frau advances transparency with Digital Product Passports and Vitra highlights durable airport seating. Office demand remains uneven but active, from record Midtown rents to high-end flexible suites and changing labor trends shaped by remote work, AI, privacy, employee connection, and data security. Design stories focus on quiet, control, inclusive workplaces, adaptable coworking, and material-led thinking, while product launches emphasize sustainable acoustics, modular seating, refined home-office systems, recyclable materials, and hospitality-ready lounge collections.