Sector | General
Art cologne from Koelnmesse expands to Palma with new Mediterranean format
3daysofdesign launches new initiative: Long Table Dinners
War risk clouds Europe’s interiors outlook as energy, rates and sentiment come under pressure
Chinese e-commerce giant’s takeover of MediaMarkt stumbles
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
Nexi appoints Dirk Schmidt as CEO of orderbird
Target’s home sales fell by $1 billion in 2025
2-Connect ApS' permanent showroom during CIFF Guangzhou
Light + Building 2026 highlights rapid innovation across lighting and building technology
Jesper Brodin highlights climate leadership at The Earthshot Prize
Action opens first store in Croatia
Vietnam’s wood industry increases investment to strengthen global position
Five reasons to visit Antwerp Design Week
Cosentino expands UK presence with new Manchester showroom
Threat in the Strait of Hormuz: what the conflict with Iran means for the interior design industry
German home electronics market stabilises at €46.9 billion in 2025
AI reshapes online retail as French e-commerce nears €200 billion milestone
US launches tariff review on Canadian lumber and Chinese wood products
Homeware sales extends eight week of consecutive growth trend on UK high street
Dutch economy shows resilience despite Middle East conflict risks
Germany’s inflation slows to 1.9%, offering cautious optimism for Europe’s interiors sector
Nine design forces redefining home living at CIFF Guangzhou 2026
Techtextil and Texprocess forums strengthen the global textile industry with a future-oriented programme
Designplus Award at Light + Building 2026 highlights innovations shaping future interiors
John Lewis accelerates digital shift with AI and social commerce push
Salone del Mobile.Milano unveils new exhibition space dedicated to limited edition design and high-end creative manufacturing
Wet February hits UK retail footfall, adding pressure to home and furniture stores
Indorama Ventures outlines lower-carbon PET solutions for tyre reinforcement at Tire Technology Conference 2026
Major employment law shake-up set to reshape UK retail workforce
MCZ’s EIKO 365 pellet stove wins iF Design Award 2026
Light + Building 2026 highlights transformation in lighting and intelligent building design
Actona returns to the Danish Messe C FurnitureFair
Photoreport of Meble Polska 2026
Middle East instability adds new uncertainty to global interiors and furniture markets
Webinar at April 14 2026
The power of 3D product imagery for business performance in furniture, décor and kitchen retail
Stockholm Design Week 2027 returns with broader vision to make design accessible to all
Proposte 2026 brings global furnishing textile excellence to Lake Como
Target plans multi-year overhaul of home category
Furniture showroom transformed into experiential spaces for Möbelmeile Frühjahr
Caroline Horgan on Scatter Box’s layered, design-led approach to interiors
Stop selling items and start selling coordinated interior stories
Palma emerges as rising design hub with new generation of furniture studios
Homewares sales surge as UK high street records seventh week of consecutive growth
Target beats profit forecasts despite sales dip as retailer bets on 2026 rebound
Owner of UK bed retailer stranded in Dubai amid regional missile attacks
European companies continue sustainability reporting, even without a CSRD obligation
European sawn timber market steadies as cautious outlook shapes 2026
South Korea’s industrial slowdown raises questions for furniture and interiors supply chains
Davidsen completes biggest store renovation in nearly 20 years
ING warns on Eurozone impact:
Middle East conflict may have significant implications for the global economy and financial markets
Messe C FurnitureFair 2026: growing steadily as a Nordic meeting point
A night of innovation: 2026 Workspace Design Awards Winners announced
IKEA launches new discount for select shoppers in the UK
Argos affected:
Sainsbury’s technology overhaul puts 300 roles at risk
Matalan announces UK store closures amid £25 million revamp
OpenAI defies slowdown with record-breaking salaries
Global conflict reverberates through interiors industry amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Primark to appoint new CEO amid leadership transition
Partnertage Ostwestfalen 2026: security, trust and clear perspectives for the furniture trade
interzum forum italy award 2026 puts spotlight on sustainable innovation in the furniture supply chain
International Women’s Day: Sarah Bianchi on leadership, culture and opening doors for women in retail
US timber and wood product imports show mixed trends
Turkish household brand Karaca positions Germany as engine of its European expansion
UK consumer confidence rises for third consecutive month
Retail crime persists as gangs drain hundreds of millions from UK stores
Groupe Seb reports profit decline in 2025, launches “Plan Rebond” to restore growth
Ekornes welcomes Minister to highlight the power of collaboration
Kohler showcases innovation and design excellence at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach
Polish creativity debuts at Collect 2026 with ‘Metamorphosis: craft from Poland’
Jaga launches Vertilina Hybrid: vertical design radiator uniting comfort, aesthetics and energy efficiency
Homeware sales continue steady growth on UK high street
Edge by Il Bronzetto receives honourable mention at the 19th International Design Awards
