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Aleksandra Goszczynska reflects on the Polish fair in Poznań

'The value of Meble Polska goes beyond meeting quotas or presenting products'

Behind the scenes in Milan: vast logistical operation for the 64th Salone del Mobile

UK upholstery manufacturer acquires product rights of Westbridge furniture

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

Sofacompany to open largest Benelux store in Groningen

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

Sector | Furniture

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Italian furniture sector shows resilience despite rising default risk

US luxury furniture market set to grow to USD 8.17 billion by 2031

Spanish furniture production grows steadily despite mounting margin pressure

Rohleder strengthens Austrian sales network with new partnership

Kettal introduces U-Type office chair by Barber & Osgerby

Salvatori marks 80 years with rediscovered marble and new Brera installation

Global furniture leaders cite uncertainty as biggest barrier to recovery

Sector | Kitchen

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AvivA accelerates transformation to compete in recovering kitchen market

Kvik expands German presence with new Cologne studio opening

Rotpunkt introduces Valley LX kitchen range blending classic detailing with contemporary materials

Espacio Cocina SICI targets growth and international expansion under new leadership

Uform acquires component supplier in UK to strengthen kitchen market position

next125 expands UK presence with second concept store

Noblessa expands French footprint with new Auray showroom

Sector | Sleep

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

Mattress Firm turnaround culminates in $5bn sale

European mattress market faces pressure as imports and competition intensify

Paar GmbH acquires Malie trademark to strengthen sleep portfolio

Costco recalls bed frames after collapse incidents reported
CEO Umit Coban: 'A moment where ambition meets reality'

Pierre Cardin Bedding takes next step in international growth at Salone del Mobile

Leggett & Platt to be acquired in $2.5bn all-stock deal by international sleep brand

Sector | General

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Antwerp Design Week opens to consumers with record edition and new design walks

France to open National Design Gallery in Saint-Étienne

fabb on CIFF 2026 moving beyond OEM identity

MIFF 2026’s success underscores continued global reach and boosts the furniture trade

UK growth surge looks too good to be true, says ING

Dunelm grows sales but warns on softer outlook

Hormuz disruption sends Austrian timber shipments on costly detour to Qatar

Sector | Flooring

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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

Tarkett accelerates climate push with major emissions cuts

Sector | Lighting

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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

Brokis illuminates architectural narratives with lighting across diverse interiors

Gold Moon brings sculptural light and golden reflections to interiors

Sector | Outdoor

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

Fermob opens first Bordeaux store in landmark Place des Quinconces location

European garden market continues downturn as consumer caution reshapes spending
Normand Couture of COUTURE Jardin:

'I do not design for one market; my thinking is international'

These 7 garden furniture trends are set to dominate this summer

SKLD Studio expands outdoor design vision with modular kitchen concept

Kris Jenner’s "livable luxury" trend shapes outdoor furniture design for 2026

Sector | Textiles, wall & window coverings

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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

Stressless® unveils a sensory colour story for 2026

Indorama Ventures strengthens Southeast Asia supply and innovation offering

247 Blinds partners with British Stripe Co to reimagine heritage patterns for modern homes

Sector | Architecture & styling

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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

Ananta home redefines contemporary living in Bengaluru
Stuart Cheney of Mazing on transforming furniture imagery

'At a certain scale, traditional photoshoots simply stop making sense'

France extends wage agreements across architecture sector nationwide

Energieker explores spatial identity through colour with Miro collection

Sector | Decoration

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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

Bedroom colour trends shift as designers move away from cool tones and bold statements

Shutterly Fabulous expands design offering with colour-matching collaboration

Sector | Bathroom

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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’

CEO Stephan Patrick Tahy steps down at Duravit AG: "Strategic visions no longer aligned"

Sonas accelerates UK growth with major Midlands logistics investment

Hansgrohe reports slight sales decline

Vea by Villeroy & Boch: new faucet collection by designer Christian Haas

Sector | Logistics

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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
Drewry WCI:

Container shipping rates rise as fuel costs and capacity pressures build

Rising shipping costs threaten U.S. furniture supply chain stability

UK firms warned over fragile supply chains as preparedness lags

DHL prepares for record Easter parcel surge driven by seasonal demand

Sector | Appointments

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Vilmers appoints new chief executive

TCM Group board reshuffle as vice chairman steps down

Ahlsell appoints Dennis Helfridsson as CEO of Swedish operations

Headlam strengthens board with two non-executive appointments

Designflooring appoints new Head of Sales for DACH region

IKEA appoints new UK and Ireland retail leader

Duravit AG appoints new CEO after Tehy's departure

Sector | Bankruptcies

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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

Curtain falls definitively for French furniture retailer: 1,200 jobs lost and 36 stores closed
From multi-million losses to the brink of collapse

Final curtain falls for fonQ: court declares e-commerce group bankrupt

Retail collapse leaves creditors facing heavy losses as London furniture business shuts down

Sector | Social media of the day

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Kvik is opening new store in Cologne

Graham & Brown opens pop-up in NY

Vitra unveils revamped Paris showroom

From April fool’s joke to reality: IKEA releases the world’s only meatball lollipop

Poliform unveils new store in Milan

Baxter 2026 collection is coming

Theatre becomes Sostrene Grene store