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Salone del Mobile 2026: record numbers and renewed passion for design in Milan

German premium furniture manufacturer files for insolvency amid geopolitical tensions

Maisons du Monde expands French network with two new store openings

La-Z-Boy leads Q4 home furnishings sector performance amid mixed results

Möbelix reopens first-ever store after €2m refurbishment

Europe cushions Valencian exports as global demand weakens

Sector | Furniture

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100 years in the making:

Wilkhahn brings ‘Journey of Dynamic Seating’ to CDW2026

IKEA presented Food For Thought and previewed IKEA PS 2026 in Milan

Archea expands with Angers opening and eyes North-East France growth

Furniture leads UK retail finance spend in Q1, says V12

Andrew Martin launches re-engineered sofa range

US furniture market shows flat demand and rising costs at start of 2026

PBJ Designhouse returns to 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen

Sector | Kitchen

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Abode launches Arkitect boiling water tap with new PB3X boiler

Wren exits US market to refocus on UK growth

Smeg presents design-led appliance concepts at EuroCucina in Milan

Noblessa expands France footprint with new store opening

Miele reimagines the adaptive kitchen at Milan Design Week 2026

Wren tops £1bn revenue as profits surge past £100m

Gaggenau debuts "Presence" installation and new cooling range at Milan Design Week

Sector | Sleep

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Turning compact bedroom storage into stylish havens with smart planning and modern materials

MattressNextDay builds on record growth with digital focus

M6 Beds prepares to open third showroom in England

Bedroom furniture demand shifts toward smaller European markets

Bensons for Beds opens second Belfast store after sales uplift
Lou Paige, CEO of Englander:

'At Englander we focus on education and helping consumers know the importance of a great mattress'

La Halle au Sommeil expands French presence with Romorantin-Lanthenay store opening

Sector | General

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Living by Design Virtual Showhouse opened third annual edition

Oil price surge fuels fresh uncertainty for global retail and supply chains

Danish retail sales rise in March as consumers loosen spending

Harvey Norman reinforces UK expansion with fourth store opening

Homann Wood Materials lifts revenue despite margin pressure

US renovation market stays resilient as homeowners invest in long-term living

Fondazione MAST explores the Bechers’ lasting photographic legacy

Sector | Flooring

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Flooring choices become strategic sales tool for furniture retailers

Luxury Vinyl tile market set for steady growth as innovation drives demand through 2035

Tapi expands concession model with Bensons for Beds Enfield opening
"Sustainability is our core competitive strength"

Flooring specialist strengthens commitment to bio-based and PFAS-free products

Indian tile industry shifts from volume to value-driven growth

Victoria completes €34.4m sale and leaseback of Belgian distribution centre

Tarkett explores circular design with “Beginnings & Endings” at 3daysofdesign 2026

Sector | Lighting

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Erwan Bouroullec created sculptural wall lamp for Ghenos

Musée d’Orsay and Martinelli Luce unveil anniversary edition of the Pipistrello lamp
Oliver Bergenhagen Pedersen, CEO of Tom Rossau:

'True success is scaling responsibly without compromising our values'
Preciosa unveils ‘Drifting Lights’ installation at Milan Design Week 2026

'It’s not just an installation that you can walk past and film, but something that makes visitors actually feel part of the experience'

Buster + Punch introduces portable lighting solution for outdoor living

Ortensia lamp blends sculptural wood design with atmospheric lighting

Luceplan marks 40 years of Costanza with new edition

Sector | Outdoor

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Garden furniture searches remain strong for third straight month

Garden trends to leave behind in 2026, according to outdoor furniture brand Numa

spoga+gafa highlights outdoor retail concepts and workforce challenges

Iconic Copenhagen benches disappears mysteriously in small Danish town

Roche Bobois spotlights outdoor living with Stephen Burks at Milan Design Week 2026

Enjoy Collection by Couture Jardin receives 2025 Good Design Award recognition

Cold plunge tubs emerge as defining feature of outdoor wellness design trends

Sector | Textiles, wall & window coverings

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Kvadrat increases US focus as market gains momentum
Hillarys and Jonathan Adler says patterned curtains allows the eye to rest

'These designs don’t just dress a window; they define a room'
Aleksandra Goszczynska reflects on the Polish fair in Poznań

'The value of Meble Polska goes beyond meeting quotas or presenting products'
Marcel Kruysifix shares insights into the acquisition

Indes Fuggerhaus officially takes over GEOS Exclusiv

Indorama Ventures highlights low carbon fibre solutions at Techtextil 2026

Giulio Caponi explores memory and craftsmanship through embroidered textile works

Marazzi reinterprets Ligurian slate with new Mystone Pietra Ligure collection

Sector | Architecture & styling

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Versailles housing scheme blends heritage buildings with new residential development

Gettys Group shaped butterfly migration concept for The Monarch San Antonio

MOMA International appointed as interior design consultants for Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach residences by Elevate and Ennismore

German housing approvals jump 24.1% in February

Experiential amenities reshape residential living in New York

AW2 recognised at French Design 100 Awards for King’s Island Eco-resort

Norm Architects designs Polène flagship store in Milan exploring material-driven spatial narrative

Sector | Decoration

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Trend chasing leaves homeowners with short-lived interior designs

West Elm & Pottery Barn expand UK retail footprint with John Lewis rollout

Three things that are needed to achieve a timeless living room
In 15 years: 3,000 fewer home furnishing stores, twice as many designers

Does the interior designer decide what is sold in a showroom?
Fiona Achen of IONNYK:

'We evolve spaces without changing the object'

Søstrene Grene expands European footprint with first Italian store in Bolzano

French decor and furniture retailer seeks buyer after failed financial negotiations

Sector | Bathroom

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Gessi spotlights longevity concept during Milan Design Week 2026

Villeroy & Boch chief executive to step down in May

Kohler and Remedy Place target home wellness market with luxury ice bath
Roca reimagines the bathroom at Milan Design Week:

‘A coherent whole of design, systems and technology’

Ripples expands to 26 showrooms with Market Harborough opening

Toto Ltd. halts some Asian orders amid supply chain disruption

Imperial Bathrooms at 40: ‘We create bathrooms with lasting style, not short-term fashion’

Sector | Logistics

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Chinese furniture exports increasingly redirected towards Europe
Drewry WCI:

Container freight rates ease again as weak demand weighs on market

Morocco emerges as growth market for Italian furniture exports

German exports to Iran fall sharply, adding pressure to European interiors and furniture supply chains
Drewry WCI:

Container freight rally ends as global shipping rates fall

European furniture exports falter amid mounting global pressures

German adhesives industry warns of raw material shortages amid supply chain disruptions

Sector | Appointments

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Emco Bad appoints Ladislao Santamaria as managing director

JYSK names Janne Henriksson to lead Finland business

Caroline van der Voort appointed President of HIMA Network

Topps Tiles confirms May start date for new CFO

Kvik A/S appoints new Senior Vice President Sales North

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Jack Sant as its new Head of Sales for EMEA&A

Eichholtz appoints Albert van der Veen as CEO to lead next growth phase

Sector | Bankruptcies

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UK bed and upholstery manufacturer files notice to appoint administrators

Traditional German furniture retailer files for insolvency

Danish furniture supplier declared bankrupt despite profitable accounts

Austrian furniture group begins restructuring at Hungarian subsidiaries

German furniture retailer shuts all stores in country after nearly 100 years

German insolvencies surge as economic pressures intensify

Wave of UK insolvencies exposes mounting pressure on furniture and heritage brands

Sector | Social media of the day

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New opening of XXXLutz in Germany

Sofacompany opens two new stores

Casamance unveils new Milan showroom

RH celebrates opening of new Milan store

Baderie opens new store in the Netherlands

Manufactum opens new store in Austria

Kvik is opening new store in Cologne