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Report of Spotted Trends
Salone del Mobile.Milano: 302,548 presences, 68% of foreign professionals

Westwing expands retail presence with a new Store at Printemps Haussmann in Paris

Growth continues amid global market uncertainty for global appliance manufacturer

Briconord expands hardware presence with Scell-it acquisition

La Halle au Sommeil grows its retail network with new Saintes store

Sales decline but profit returns in challenging UK market for UK homeware retailer

Furniture and e-commerce sectors brace for impact
Tougher US tariffs spark shockwaves across global trade

New CEO signals new chapter for French homeware brand

Teknion creates offices that enhance productivity and creativity
'A well-designed workplace offers options and choice'

Union AVV files for bankruptcy for CASA Netherlands: 'End to this ordeal'

Footfall hit by late Easter for British retail

Danish inflation falls to 1.5% in March

Neolith unveils surface innovations and timeless collaboration at Salone del Mobile 2025

Obi regains franchise stores in Lower Saxony

John Lewis invests in Home own brand to reinforce its unique position as a lifestyle leader

Furniture shop owner’s murder solved as two arrested in Ludhiana

City Furniture employee arrested for selling $70,000 worth of stolen batteries on eBay

As if the curtain had fallen on both her life's work and her life itself
CASA founder dies in turbulent period

Tradition meets innovation:
SaloneSatellite Award 2025 honours new craftsmanship

Cobra Art Company experiences strong start to 2025
Mike van Rijswijk jr.: 'Able to enter into great collaborations despite challenges'

Retailers adapt to new tariff challenges

ANDMORE® partners with Future Snoops to unveil home furnishings trend edit

Homeware sales on the High Street continue upward trend of more than 15%

Germany’s new coalition government unveils ambitious, but costly agreement

Louis Vuitton unveils modern craftsmanship at Milan Design Week

A contemporary ode to craft and nature:
Gucci unveils "Bamboo Encounters" at Fuorisalone 2025

RODA EOLIE wins the Elle Deco International Design Award

Seletti launches pop-art supermarket experience at Selfridges London

Furniture Component Expo 2025 cements role as premier UK showcase

Ferm Living sets bold 2030 sustainability commitments to shape a better tomorrow

Factory closure confirmed after failed investor deal for German furniture manufacturer

'Doing industry means making culture'
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025 kicks off with groundbreaking designs and global innovation

New momentum for wood in Danish construction

The Mattress Association celebrates 20 years

Natuzzi Italia releases "Rooted in Harmony" at Milano Design Week 2025

Wittmann Unveils "Cultivating Comfort" at Fuorisalone 2025 in Milan

Gessi concludes General Meeting with the unveiling of new collections at Milan Design Week 2025

Pedrali shifts perspectives with new collections at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

Heimtextil meets Milan Design Week:
Textile design statements with "among-us"

BoConcept Thailand Unveils Largest flagship in Southeast Asia, blending Danish design with celebrity style

Stommen Group’s Sara Nilsson on overcoming challenges, new developments, and global expansion
'We’re not only focusing on selling at Salone; but, we also want to offer inspiration'

The world’s largest design event kicks off today: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

The future made of 100% coffee:
Lavazza unveils Tablì at Milan Design Week 2025

Milan Design Week 2025:
NEUTRA introduces "Monochrome Affinity" by Migliore+Servetto

Letters to Milan:
Molteni&C pays homage to the city with poetic design installation at Milan Design Week 2025

CRASH by Hannes Peer Architecture x Margraf is unveiled at Milan Design Week

French shopping centres see rise in footfall and revenue despite economic uncertainty

Feather & Black expands footprint with new leadership and store launches

Elegant minimalist office by Alta Idea

Police crime statistics:
No all-clear for shoplifting in Germany

Projects up to $350M free cash flow for fiscal 2025
RH clarifies impact of tariff announcement

UK bans fake reviews and hidden online fees to protect consumers

Trump defends tariffs as "medicine" while global markets slide

Danish furniture entrepreneur reflects on fortune made and lost

Moooi takes over Milan for Design Week

Salone del Mobile 2025 transforms Milan into a design wonderland with art, innovation, and sustainability

Vietnam reacts: 0% import tariff on US wood and wooden products
US tariffs strike at the heart of Europe

Velux appoints new CEO for Southwest region

Westwing’s sustainability progress in 2024

Valencia's new technology hub
Viccarbe furnishes The Terminal Hub

From vision to certification:
Actiu achieves B Corp status in record time

'Introduction of 20% import tariff by the U.S. on European goods has impact on the European furniture industry'

Neolith appoints new group CEO

Skilled workers in the UK consider leaving trades industry amid tough conditions

Bredaquaranta continues its path toward internationalisation on the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025

Artigo has made significant strides in the field of sustainability

idd cologne 2025: Pioneering the future of interior design with "Shaping Homes & Hospitality"

The Chiquita House:
Chiquita returns to Milan Design Week with a vibrant, immersive experience

Whistleblower awarded after exposing flooring importer’s customs evasion

Vintage crockery flea market in Paris set to attract collectors

3daysofdesign introduces design ambassadors to enhance festival experience

Inflation rate in Germany of +2.2% expected in March 2025

Westwing opens new store in Germany

Blanco opens new experience centre in Oberderdingen

Soho House & Co Inc. reports 7% revenue growth for fiscal year 2024

Interview on the trend forum "Materials & Nature"
Biocircular innovations in the furniture industry

Pimar at Salone del Mobile 2025

Aedo sofa by Debonademeo Studio
A sensory revolution in design at Milan Design Week 2025

Lancia and Cassina collaborate to showcase Italian innovation at Milan Design Week 2025

JYSK chooses partners for new distribution centre in Spain

French consumers expect cautious spending in 2025

E-commerce trends in 2026 to be driven by AI and social shopping

Maison&Objet unveils fresh creative direction for September 2025

Geberit receives EcoVadis gold medal for sustainability efforts

Euro area annual inflation down to 2.2%

UK retailers mitigates price rises in March

Maserati and Giorgetti collobarate to unleash new collection at Milan Design Week 2025

IKEA to build two-kilometre-long store that is “impossible to get lost in”

Ligne Roset partners with Origine Cycles for limited series

BoConcept opens largest flagship store in Bangkok

US manufacturers fear economic impact as optimism over Trump tariffs wanes

Total expansion: the TRENDS UP WORLD conquers the globe!

European Business Association:
Polish customs blocking shipments of Ukrainian wood products

Dunelm partners with Homewards to prevent homelessness in Aberdeen

Mobly board rejects proposed changes to bylaws

Furniture industry mourns the loss of Gerd Bissinger

Askia will present its latest acoustic solutions for modern workspaces

Solid February sales for UK despite gloomy weather

Consumer sentiment stabilises in Germany despite rising expectations

IKEA unveils largest fulfilment store after biggest revamp in company’s history

High-end UK furniture retailer faces widening losses

EU trade surplus rises to €147 billion in 2024

French luxury brands launch in New York showroom

New CEO appointed to lead French bedding brand

Beaulieu joins EMF

Ricoh to showcase latest innovations at Salone del Mobile.Milano

MillerKnoll, Inc. reports third quarter fiscal 2025 results

HDE forecast:
Number of German stores will fall by 4,500 in 2025

Leading brand wins award for excellence in interior design

Exclusive interview with Hervé Gregoir, owner and CEO of the Gregoir Group
'From 30 years of exclusive car sales to the launch of a Luxury Lifestyle Brand'

A fusion of art, design, and personal expression
Seletti unveils "Hotel Voyeur" at Milan Design Week 2025

Ambiente Designer of the year 2025
Fabian Freytag: The trade fair as a stage

Gandia Blasco Group reveals exclusive collaboration with Kengo Kuma at Salone del Mobile 2025

Ingka Investments, Oxan Energy and Avapa Energy to develop offshore wind projects in Italy

Westwing expands to Denmark

A vision for festive décor of the future:
Christmasworld unveils Trends 25+

ANDMORE’s Spring 2025 High Point Market preview guide is now available

DFS partners with Shaquille O’Neal to promote recliner range

CIFF Guangzhou 2025:
Phase 2 showcases innovation and sustainability in office and commercial spaces

Homeware on High Street sales return to growth after three week decline

HDE awards Stores of the Year 2025

Loom Loft's new store in Lytham attracts over 1000 visitors on opening weekend

Blokker bankruptcy sale raises more than €100 million

Ajax player Jorrel Hato (19) buys luxury flat at Amsterdam for 1.65 million euros

Shares tumble as home improvement retailer forecasts weak profit growth

Interview with founders of German design brand
WERNS is focused on expanding its B2B presence and participating in leading design fairs
