Sector | General
Labanto introduces "Immersioni" that redefines the mirror
Lasvit presents two commissions at the newly reopened Fairmont Golden Prague Hotel
Europe Commission draws a red line under unfair plywood trade with China
Taylor King partners with Intiaro on advanced 3D visualiser and configurator
idd cologne downtown to bring interior design to Cologne’s city centre
Interior designers observe trends which are gradually fading
Kvik expands presence in German market with new store set to open
Sector calls for government action
UK retail sees over 360,000 jobs lost in a decade
Hungarian industrial productions and retail sales sees growth in April 2025
Martin Clausen appointed as new director of Bygma
The 25 years of career of Héctor Serrano, on stage in Hábitat
German retailers sound alarm over influx of dubious Far-East goods
Design in the face of emergency:
Cumulus launches a global declaration for a regenerative future
The Trump effect:
Global markets sway as uncertainty clouds economic outlook
La Halle au Sommeil strengthens presence in western France with new store opening
MelMath Agency finds a new home in the Green Water Tower
Natuzzi Italia represents Italian design and high craftsmanship at Expo 2025 Osaka
Next to grow Bluewater with major expansion
Showing selection of contemporary sustainable materials
Hábitat to stage "Materials with a conscience" exhibit
Williams-Sonoma acquires Dormify to expand reach among Gen Z
NeoCon 2025 spotlights the future of commercial design
Sales stumble in spring for furniture and flooring retail
Sweden’s inflation inches lower as price pressures ease in May
IKEA celebrates 43 years in France with billion-dollar investment and Versailles collaboration
Interior design label launches autumn and winter collection 2025
Rivièra Maison founder: 'Consumers are buying less, but choosing more consciously'
Calls grow louder as John Lewis staff demand bonus return
IKEA to boost procurement from India for worldwide operations
The Club opens its doors for Antwerp Design Week
Retail Sales in Germany decline by 1.1% in April
Marie-Stella-Maris named as supplier for KLM Open 2025
Poland moves to protect economy with new legislation on wood exports
setting a course for the future with combined innovative strength
interzum: 60,000 trade visitors from 148 countries and 1,616 exhibitors from 57 countries
Trump’s trade agenda hits legal wall but may find new paths
Collaboration between Dedar and Vitra
'We never saw textiles as decoration, but as an architectural presence'
Big Lots stores find new life amid impact of U.S. tariffs
All about the new direction of the fair
Five questions for Bernd Sanden, Director of imm cologne
German inflation rate in May 2025 expected to be +2.1%
A promise without proof ends in legal rebuke for Danish contractors
Homeware retailer Next sees £55 million uplift in sales for Q1
Italy’s economy holds steady amid tariff tensions
US trade court blocks Trump's blanket tariffs after declaring them unconstitutional
Momos and Botanica honoured at NYCxDesign Awards 2025
Belgian inflation cools but furniture sector faces mixed signals amid shifting consumer prices
Design expertise meets sustainable homebuilding:
Westwing and WeberHaus launch partnership
Large home decor retailer prepares to file for bankruptcy amid tariff threats
Substantial fines handed to manufacturers after failing to protect employees from hazardous dust
Dormify acquired by globally operating digital home retailer in market-shifting move
Kingfisher reports sales uplift ignited by strong growth at B&Q
European retail braces for impact as EU-US trade talk deadline is extended
Garant Gruppe reports losses for fiscal year 2024 but expects stabilisation in 2025
Søstrene Grene sets sights on growth with opening of new stores in Italy and Poland
Danish exhibition supplier revived after acquisition by rival
Major retail chain collapses as 8,300 jobs lost in mass store closures
Hábitat 2025 brings manufacturers onboard for new dedicated projects area
'A bold new showcase at the intersection of art and design'
Design Shanghai 2025 unveils "Collectible"
Danish retail sees modest April uptick, led by online growth
Germany’s consumer sentiment rises despite persistent uncertainty
Growing shift towards natural materials in the home:
Google searches for "wool" and "wood" increases over 5,000%
EOS elects new leadership and welcomes members at 2025 General Assembly
Three awarded for industry-leading excellence
Spinks unveils four innovations at Interzum
Shein under pressure as EU tightens grip on consumer rights
Ligna 2025 opens in Hannover for the 50th edition
NOZ makes history with record-breaking deal: 6.5 Million Casa Belgique items hit Chalon stores
An interview with Jack Kleppe, founder of Go Grow Dutch
'Helping global home and interior brands thrive in the Benelux'
Poland defies expectations with retail surge
Czech confidence climbs amid tamed inflation, but industry lags behind
UK consumers show renewed interest in home investments amid economic shifts
Tariff tensions loom large:
Trump’s 50% threat casts shadow on EU interiors industry
Otto Group emerges stronger, eyeing profitable growth in 2024/25 financial year
Trade fair report of Design District in Rotterdam
Calm in the industry: 'The market is acting "strange"'
Swedish retail trade sees glimmers of hope amid persistent uncertainty
Green growth fuels fresh investment push for Ikea in France
BRC insights:
Sunniest April on record drives strongest retail growth in months
Swedish retailers adapt to pressure from Temu and Shein with sustainability focus
Walmart tightens operations with 1,500 job cuts in strategic shift
German economy defies expectations with strong Q1 growth whilst risks remain
JEE-O reflects on their participation at the 2025 edition:
Design meets energy at ICFF through global connection
UK consumer confidence rises amid economic recovery
RH welcomes Lisa Chi back to co-lead creative and merchandising vision
"World of Interiors" chosen as the central theme for imm cologne 2026
Rémy Journé takes the position of MD at Hisense France
Marazzi celebrates 90 years of design excellence in its renovated showroom
Antwerp Design Week: a compact journey of discovery through Belgian design
More company bankruptcies in Germany and The Netherlands
Toxic threats flows from Chinese faucets
The soul of interior design in the age of AI remains in human touch
Kitchen and flooring supplier sees great losses amid weakened consumer demand
British inflation reignites as retailers shoulder rising operational burdens
Ligna at 50: a global stage for innovation, sustainability and industry revival
Poland’s industrial revival signals bright prospects for interior sector
Design meets innovation with Franke’s Red Dot 2025 triumph
Danish timber firm sees profits reduce by half amid legal challenges
Design Shanghai 2025 redefines China’s role in global design
Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 opens with global design innovations
Mobalpa brings tailored design to Thillois
High street homeware sales face third week of decline despite store growth
Threat to furniture and interiors market:
Consumer confidence dips again as Danish households hold back on major purchases
Google updates pricing tool to meet Swedish legal requirements
IKEA allocates 16,000 hectares of forests for research to further improve responsible forest management
Online trade lifts German retail in the face of rising concerns
Viennese-Milanese melange:
Arthur Arbesser reimagines Hotel Altstadt with Wittmann’s timeless touch
New beginnings for Porcelanosa in Aberdeen
HPL in your pocket: ICDLI exhibits first digital compendium at interzum 2025
Bloom, breathe, belong:
Organoid unveils nature-infused surfaces for a sensory interior revolution at interzum 2025
When furniture meets coffee:
Grind heads north in exclusive partnership with Arighi Bianchi
R100 at 3daysofdesign
From scrap to design object within a 100 km radius
Masco appoints Jonathon Nudi as the new president and CEO
Beyond the surface:
CBD Guangzhou 2025 unveils the future of building decoration
'Including three interior-related companies!'
Swedish Consumers' Association: 'Ten major companies risk large fines due to inadequate pricing information'
Dutch interior manufacturers groan under domino effect of industrial malaise
interzum Cologne 2025 opens today with focus on circularity and material innovation
'This is where you can find out what's moving the industry'
Dunelm improves offer for Irish customers with Carrickmines store relaunch
Euro Area inflation holds steady in April at 2.2%
Opportunities and threats for home and living sector:
Germany sees a surge in online retail
Minotti opens the first flagship store in Vietnam with Eurostyle
UK independent homeware retailer to close down physical store on the High Street
Noz is going to sell millions of home accessories from bankrupt CASA
Serax opts for innovation: Tim Kamanayo takes over leadership from founder
Paolo Boffi, visionary pillar of the historic Boffi company, has passed away
Moon: The new stone-inspired collection of Ceramiche Refin
China’s April data reflects economic jitters amid tariff uncertainty
Beyond the gloom:
Why May’s consumer sentiment dip may not spell trouble for the US economy
French investment fund Armen wants to buy into Vendis Capital, shareholder of X2O
Ikea plans to open more stores in the United States
Tjeerd Jegen appointed as the new CEO of leading value retailer in Europe
Shein and Temu test the limits of conscious shopping in Sweden
