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Fire breaks out at wood panel plant in Denmark
EGAN reinforces long-standing partnerships with The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Ent.
‘Each object is designed to turn simple moments into meaningful experiences’
Danish association Realdania backs bio-based building materials with new DKK4.2m funding
Atlas Concorde expands ceramic ecosystem across Salone del Mobile 2026
BD Barcelona presents Rasters installation during Milan Design Week
MEDUM explores light and shadow in immersive Milan installation
Double-digit real wage growth makes brief return in Hungary
CNEF welcomes reforms in French business simplification bill impacting household equipment
Global timber markets remain under pressure as conflict and costs reshape trade
Behind the scenes in Milan: vast logistical operation for the 64th Salone del Mobile
fabb on CIFF 2026 moving beyond OEM identity
Hormuz disruption sends Austrian timber shipments on costly detour to Qatar
MIFF 2026’s success underscores continued global reach and boosts the furniture trade
Antwerp Design Week opens to consumers with record edition and new design walks
France to open National Design Gallery in Saint-Étienne
UK growth surge looks too good to be true, says ING
Dunelm grows sales but warns on softer outlook
Single midlife movers reshape UK home retail demand
Austria's tmber market faces uncertainty as geopolitical pressures build
FAS Pendezza reinterprets Fiat 500 heritage through design-led game tables
French insolvency surge raises fresh concerns for interiors sector
Scavolini presents integrated living concept at EuroCucina in Milan
Archea expands French footprint with new Angers city-centre showroom
Liebherr reports steady growth despite regional and sector challenges
The Range strengthens digital marketplace with Mirakl partnership
Wilkhahn explores material memory and surface transformation at Milan Design Week
Belgian designers stage cinematic interior exploring narrative space in Milan
US Furniture demand signals reveal about a shifting furniture market landscape
Bed Bath and Beyond accelerates into home services with another acquisition
Capital injection is necessary
Maisons du Monde struggles with mounting debt
Target sees steady in-store recovery as traffic climbs in early 2026
DOVR Media introduces AI commerce platform targeting furniture retail visibility
Bella Maison targets U.S. growth with direct-to-consumer launch
Falling housing costs signal mixed outlook for interiors market
Sweden’s inflation ticks up in March
Established and Sons and Raw Edges expand collaborative portfolio at Milan showcase
UK retail footfall rebounds, but Middle East tensions cast a long shadow
New U.S. tariff rules set to raise costs for furniture imports
TK Maxx recalls sauna blanket over safety risks
Germany’s inflation climbs as geopolitical conflict fuels energy price surge
Chemical production under pressure: precision technology becomes strategic factor
U.S. e-commerce sales reach €1.1 trillion as online furniture demand grows
Wayfair to open first Florida store as retail expansion accelerates
osapiens introduces Easy Start for Europe’s SMEs
Harvey Norman opens fourth UK store in Sutton Coldfield
Milan Design Week:
Riva1920 transforms cedar of lebanon into collectible design
Casarialto introduces ReVitrum turning glass waste into high-end functional design
Søstrene Grene opens sustainable distribution centre in Venlo
Europe artificial leather market set to reach €15.3 billion by 2034
Danish machine manufacturer files for bankruptcy after sales collapse
CIFF Guangzhou 2026 breaks all records
Iran conflict ceasefire hopes ease markets but risks remain for European interiors sector
US jobs rebound masks fragile labour market as geopolitical risks threaten outlook
Kingfisher strengthens position as profits rise despite challenging European market
MoscaPartners turns Palazzo Litta into a living laboratory of metamorphosis
Furniture prices slip as UK inflation steadies amid mixed cost pressures
Bed Bath & Beyond bets on growth with $150m Container Store deal
Wickes targets national expansion with 300-store ambition
Jysk heir’s £40m luxury villa sparks local controversy
Kwantum and Leen Bakker take German ownership
CEO on completed acquisition: “Now we can invest and accelerate”
Timber industry pushes for wood to reshape construction future in Denmark
China factory growth continues as rising costs squeeze manufacturers
Himolla and René Nieuwendijk part ways after a few months of collaboration
Middle East tensions threaten margins and pricing stability
Energy shock sends new price wave through European interiors sector
Homeware sales slump on UK high street continues despite rising store footfall
CEI-Bois calls for scaling up timber construction to address EU housing crisis
Chinese e-commerce giant’s takeover of MediaMarkt stumbles
3daysofdesign launches new initiative: Long Table Dinners
War risk clouds Europe’s interiors outlook as energy, rates and sentiment come under pressure
High street turmoil deepens as closure of major retailer highlights retail strain
Art cologne from Koelnmesse expands to Palma with new Mediterranean format
Glas Italia unveils Milan flagship and expands design vision at Milan Design Week 2026
Significant new stake reported in Arhaus, Inc.
KARE opens second stand-alone store in Mexico City
Outdoor living evolves as European furniture market adjusts to post-pandemic realities
Action balances rapid European growth with sharper sustainability ambitions
UK consumer confidence falters as consumers retreat from big spending
Next growth signals cautious optimism for home and furniture retail
Timber industry sets 20% construction target to accelerate sustainable building shift
Former director Itai Gross: “Naduvi was actually a step forward!”
Ex-CEO of fonQ and founder of Naduvi: “Company had been heavily loss-making for a long time”
Paid promotions raises alarms:
Gen Z turns away from influencers as trust shifts to real voices
Maison&Objet unveils new identity and vision for global design
Koala secures fresh capital as IPO sets stage for market debut
EUDR in the interiors sector: what you need to know now about the new deforestation rules
fonQ Group granted final moratorium: court appoints administrator
'And continues to dominate the European retail market'
Dutch discount retailer plans to expand to the U.S.: 100 stores by 2030
Otto returns to profit as AI strategy reshapes e-commerce ambitions
Debonademeo Studio creates immersive “Bar Adrenalina” acoustic lab at Milan Design Week
Discover the latest trends in lifestyle, home, and design this April
Hong Kong gifts & premium fair and home instyle 2026
Has started a President & CEO role elsewhere, but remains in the industry
Ketil Årdal: 'After nearly five incredible years, I have stepped down from my role as CEO of Mater'
Homeware sales dip again despite overall retail growth on UK high street
Luxury furniture specialists Luxus Home and Garden bid to win coveted British Business Award
Spain’s rental market tightens as homes vanish within 24 hours in key cities
Retail job losses hit record lows, raising fears for a ‘jobless generation’
QuadroDesign transforms Salone installation into permanent public architecture in Zambia
Salone del Mobile launches Salone Contract with OMA masterplan
Action expands European logistics network with new distribution centre in Poland
Kingfisher faces crucial spring as home improvement market remains fragile
Economists warn that Polish consumer spending to weaken in coming months
Orgatec 2026 unveils its first-ever central theme
Softwood log demand declines as Austrian timber market weakens
Workspace Design Show 2026 returns to London with record industry attendance
High Court upholds fine for Danish wood producer over workplace accident
More than 600 events registered across the city
'There have been no cancellations for Salone del Mobile yet due to the war in the Middle East'
Ongoing Middle-East conflict has direct impact:
Rising rates and inflation fears signal growing market tension, ING warns
Geely presents immersive installation ‘Anima Mundi’ at Milan Design Week
B&M named in wage probe after underpaying worker over £3,000
Prominent UK retail chain collapse leaves £110m hole as creditors face heavy losses
'Small differences don't protect against copy furniture design'
Belgian interior design brand wins competitor’s copyright lawsuit
US economy ends 2025 with growth revised downwards
UK softwood imports expected to rise in 2026
Skalma unveils three product lines at Messe C FurnitureFair
Fargotex: global multi-brand interiors for designers and retailers
fonQ Group webshop comes to a halt amid debt crisis
Wickes targets 300-store expansion following profit growth
Roberto Bellantoni presents “Artist’s Apartment” installation during Fuorisalone 2026
Supply chain disrupted:
Middle East conflict continues to threaten furniture price increases
Kettal acquires majority stake in Driade to drive international growth
CIFF Guangzhou 2026 opens with record scale and focus on industry transformation
French e-commerce growth continues despite challenges
Homeware sales on UK High Street dip despite strong retail growth
Mobalpa expands footprint with dual store openings in France
Efim Mouromtsev brings Humberto Campana and Job Smeets projects to Milano Design Week
Design Shanghai expands citywide programme with over 100 activations
CIFF Guangzhou opens tomorrow, bringing the global furniture industry together
Prominent Dutch home e-retailer asks for temporary payment pause
EUDR delays offer relief, but risks remain for furniture firms
