Sector | General
French retail year was marked by instability
Austrian furniture store invites American television personality to grand reopening
Fritz Hansen's new CEO and Creative Director aim to drive innovation
Modest growth expected for the current year
German furniture industry revenue falls by 7.4% in 2024
Walmart reports strong results with significant growth
CEO: 'We're gaining market share, our top line is healthy, and we're in great shape'
Only one week until the 2025 Workspace Design Show opens its doors
Consumers' Association: 'Temu continues to sell dangerous junk'
Italian production "Made in Italy" was 8.3% lower in 2024 compared to the previous year
35 store closures in one month for this major UK retailer
IKEA expects market recovery by 2026 amid ongoing challenges
CEO van Inter Ikea: 'Decided to focus entirely on kitchens this year'
'A strong duo driving idd cologne'
At the end of October 2025, the new trade fair idd cologne will make its debut in Cologne
Mollie's annual e-commerce report reveals:
Dutch increasingly bigger bargain hunters: half of consumers always go for lowest price
'Germany is still not prepared to take the necessary countermeasures to deal with major forest damage'
UMAGE is now offically FSC™-certified company
Maison&Objet launches Women&Design to celebrate female design talent
Manufacturing firm fined after workers injured by falling stone slabs in workshop
Why is Design still so unknown in France, despite its ubiquity?
Hundreds of jobs to be cut as call centres of prominent German retailer closes
Alain Gilles is appointed as Milla&Milli's new art director
HPMA announces Spring Keynote Event with top design talents
Rolf Benz opens new flagship store in Tokyo Harajuku
Visitors to Chinese 'snow village' disappointed: snow turns out to be cotton
Flash Art Italia presented first edition of the Flash Art Italia Award in Bologna
Son of Rolf Benz pays tribute to his father
Illegal birch plywood trade exposed by undercover journalists
US retail sales see sharpest decline in a year due to weather and other factors
Ingka Group reinforces climate commitment with Net Zero Transition Plan
ifo Business Survey informs on shortages of skilled workers amid economic turmoil
Kaper Granat shares insights about the planned transformation
'ILVA faces a future where we must strengthen our foundation'
This is the winner of ''Brand of the Year 2025" as decided by consumers in France
Koelnmesse launches into a strong 2025 financial year
'Our 100th anniversary was an extraordinary year that reminded us of our origins'
IKEA opens new urban store in Stockholm’s busiest shopping centre
Germany’s inflation rate slows to 2.3 percent in January 2025
Ikea demolishes first German store for modern rebuild
Trump announces new reciprocal tariffs amid inflation concerns
Westwing launches new unified tech stack with Patchworks Integration
German Retail expects sales of 1.3 billion euros
'Valentine's Day has become more important for retailers in recent years'
Interview with Steve Breit, Managing director at TRIMIT NL
Expanding in the European market with TRIMIT
Westwing explores 2025 interior design trends with Delia Lachanche
Flamant appoints new Chief Operating Officer
JYSK receives thousands of applications to open in Morocco
Neolith is honoured for Ignea's excellent design at the German Design Awards gala
MCZ enters the HVAC sector
'Thanks to these acquisitions, MCZ will also be able to manage commercial and industrial applications'
'TradewithUA’s presence at this event highlighted the growing global appreciation for Ukrainian artistry'
Ingka Investments supports affordable housing through partnership with The Vistria Group
Luxury market in Poland set for continued growth
Dunelm begins its search for a new CEO
British Retail Consortium reports
UK retail sales weather a stormy January
Plastic Guys redefines interior design with recycled plastic
'Architects and designers across Europe are embracing this panels for their aesthetics and structural integrity'
'14% increase in exhibitors'
75th edition of Spring Fair concluded at the NEC Birmingham
JYSK opens underground store in Ukraine for customer safety
US steel and aluminium tariffs in the spotlight
'Are we on the brink of another trade war?'
The Roset Group opens a unique design space in Montagnieu
Foreign workers fill labour gap in Albania's furniture industry
John Lewis appoints Vikki Kavanagh to lead commercial function
HDH: 'Due to weak overall economic development'
Negative business climate in the German wood industry
Major home appliance group sees profit decline amid economic challenges
IKEA UK breaks all records as 3,730 job seekers apply for Oxford Street store
24/7 Creative Agency is headed to Las Vegas to produce the fourth edition of IDS‘ VIP Designer Experience at KBIS
Roche Bobois partners with Bonhams|Cars for prestigious collectible car auction in Paris
Beyond Inc. aquires major stake in Kirkland's with $25 million investment
Wood wholesaler expands operations in Sweden with major acquisition
Ikea becomes matchmaker for Valentine's Day event with a first date in bed
Sales increased 10% at Amazon
CEO: 'The holiday shopping season was the most successful yet for Amazon'
Sonos announces layoff of 200 employees
Despite the ban on Russian timber, €1.5 billion worth still entered the EU
MillerKnoll unveils ambitious sustainability strategy in 2024 Better World Report
Salone 2025 preview
Casalgrande Padana presents Concept, their new porcelain stoneware collection
Salone del Mobile.Milano visits New York as part of its international road tour
Eurozone retail sales down slightly in December
'Consumers continue to invest in home products despite uncertainties'
CIFF brings designers and spatial planners together in Hangzhou to explore sustainable office design
Bargain-hunting Brits drive surge in shopper traffic
A strong sense of optimism at Formland Spring 2025
Trump plans on purchasing TikTok
Revor wants to take over competitor
Web giants Shein and Temu hit hard
'After the record year in 2024, the 2025 edition also promises to be great'
Ambiente and Christmasworld start today in Frankfurt
Interview with Steve Breit, Managing director at TRIMIT NL
How ERP solutions can help furniture industry professionals face the challenges in today's market
Thomas Hibert leaves Brussels Furniture Fair
Shopping mall stays open longer despite delayed demolition
'Largest indoor home shopping centre in the Benelux' is more than half empty'
Porto is the home of the new Minotti by Smokesignals flagship store
XXXLutz opens its most advanced furniture store in Switzerland
Cookes Furniture chairman Graham Cooke passes away at 72
Registration open for Spring High Point Market
UK furniture manufacturer fined after repeated safety failures
Danish furniture industry fears impact of Trump's tariffs
EU takes action against unfair competition from Temu and Shein
How Gen Z’s entrepreneurial spirit is shaping the design industry
Prominent retailer acquires seven Minnesota furniture stores
UMAGE unveils new collection of elegant and functional designs
Porta exits Begros after Lutz takeover
'From "top-of-mind" to "friend-of-mine"'
Kasper Grant is appointed the new Chief Digital & Marketing Officer of ILVA
The forward-looking potential of technological innovations
What can AI do for the furniture industry?
Applications are now open for the Future On Stage competition by Maison&Objet
'This initiative gives promising young brands the opportunity to receive expert guidance'
Furniture industry faces challenges and opportunities in 2025
Annual Swedish furniture industry report from TMF
'Recession catches up with the furniture sector'
Sharp drop in sales for Maisons du Monde
Seven new flagship stores in France, Italy, and Spain in 2025
Kave Home closed 2024 with a record turnover of €262 million
Salary increases of up to 27%
IKEA responds to FNV: 'Years of investing significantly in better working conditions'
FORTE sees financial growth driven by hedging strategy despite industry challenges
3daysofdesign 2025 unveils theme with new visual identity
Stockholm Furniture Fair kicks off today
Whirlpool Corporation reports over $300m loss for 2024
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025: the exhibitor list is online
The 2025 Additions from HKLIVING celebrate curiosity, instinct, and the art of exploration
Esselle Retail strengthens portfolio with acquisition of a British home brand
HDE consumer barometer in February
Slight improvement in German consumer sentiment after a setback at the beginning of the year
Belgium's new government sets economic reform agenda
Andrés Reisinger unveils "Winter Collection" at Gallery Collectional
Furnished rentals remain a key solution amid housing crisis
UK Homeowners could lose thousands over the wrong paint colour
Inflation rate in January 2025 expected to be +2.3% for Germany
Lighting and furniture supplier expands with latest acquisition
Maison&Objet Design Factory’s Hong Kong debut showcases sustainable design
Europe's construction sector can look forward to modest growth in 2025
JYSK to challenge Ikea as it expands across Spain
'Six million American jobs could be lost if tax reforms expire'
The Montana Mini series now has an expanded colour range
'The Montana Mini series continues to stand out as the ideal choice for versatile and personalised interiors'
Temu: 'Soon 80% of all European orders will come from local warehouses'
Poland’s timber industry faces challenges as export leadership is questioned
Alt.o by Commune at Maison&Objet Paris 2025
'Commune’s expansion into Europe introduces its legacy of fine craftsmanship and innovative design'
Interior photographers react to Instagram's new format
Germany's consumer climate faces further setback in early 2025
Interview with the founder Geert-Jan Van Cauwelaert
The journey behind Antwerp Design Week
Retail crime in UK reaches crisis levels amid rising violence and theft
Ikea reduces climate footprint by -30.1% while growing the business
