Sector | General
Switzerland anticipates US tariff cut to boost exports
The number one purchase consumers are making for their Christmas parties: TK Maxx survey
Maison&Objet's must-sees of the 2026 season
Darren Stern becomes new president of Koelnmesse USA
November shows a 21-month high in CPI for China
UK timber imports show tentative recovery in third quarter of 2025
Kave Home partners with Grandvalira for alpine season launch
Spring Fair strengthens its global position with a surge in international exhibitors for 2026 edition
Sustainability is shifting from regulation to collaboration and efficiency
osapiens Impact Day 2025: sustainable growth goes beyond compliance
Young talent and established brands united in one design landscape
Destination Design 2026 reveals programme
Maison Perrier launches global art prize with Amoako Boafo as mentor
November 2025 Furniture Insights
"New orders U.S. furniture market increase 15% compared to August and 7% year-on-year”
Russian timber reaches Europe through China despite sanctions
Schiphol Lounge 2 seating renewed after completion of second project phase
IKEA to acquire 18,000 hectares of Estonian forest
Formex Sustainability Award 2026: eight entries shortlisted
Action opens its 100th store in the Czech Republic
The furniture, architecture, and design industries contribute nearly 10 billion lei to the Romanian budget
Poundland announces further store closures amid restructuring
Strategic shift reflects market needs, not Jysk
Lars Larsen Group clarifies recent organisational changes
Pantone's president responds to criticism of the 2026 Colour of the Year, ‘white’
Carlo Piemonte appointed new general manager of FederlegnoArredo
French service-led recovery offers boost for interiors and furniture market despite industrial slowdown
Vitra mourns the loss of architect Frank Gehry
Pantone has announced the Colour of the Year 2026
Furniture associations call for stronger stimulus for housing construction:
Relief over postponement and revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Storms and budget fears damp November High Street footfall across UK
CJEU rules applied art receives same copyright standards as other works
World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
US furniture and mattress sector shows resilience: investment bank sees plenty of growth opportunities
Ambienta platform company Inovara acquires IBL
India’s premier contemporary design showcase triumphs in Its second edition
Co-founder, Ian Rudge: "This year, we have solidified Design Mumbai as a mainstay of the international design calendar"
Germany’s inflation rate expected at 2.3% in November 2025
Fedustria announces partnership with US counterpart
Retail and interiors bodies condemn Autumn Budget as “unacceptable”
Magnussen Home announces strategic expansion with two brand acquisitions
C4 Industries acquires historic French upholstery brand
US & Canada timber and wood market update for November 2025
Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong opens its second edition
Dille & Kamille opens 11th store in Germany
Record breaking Black Friday:
Otto reports strongest order period in company history
Homeware sales continue strong streak on high streets for 35th week
JYSK to strengthen logistics with new distribution centre in Italy
Online shopping from 22% to 91% across EU regions
Somnigroup International submits acquisition proposal for Leggett & Platt
Architect and TV presenter Hugh Wallace dies suddenly
Ingka Group strengthens retail focus with new organisation
Artificial intelligence is gaining ground in Belgian enterprises
Søstrene Grene achieves record-breaking store expansion with 67 openings in 2025
Blum UK appoints Toby Russell as new Head of Sales
New standards set for contemporary design:
Seven visionaries inducted as Royal Designers for industry
Maison&Objet Barometer #11: 'Stability returns across the industry'
How are the worlds of decor, design and lifestyle doing in France?
Thorsten Schubert to become new CEO of Dekodur
Free access to the Light + Building 2026 trade fair
Retailers face heightened compliance risks under new DMCC rules this Black Friday
Salone del Mobile.Milano launches landmark Italy–Saudi Arabia Design Partnership
“Red in Progress” debuts in Riyadh
Swiss firms anticipate rising cybercrime as AI-driven threats grow
'Being true to who you are and designing what you want to design has been my guiding principle'
Mischa Couvrette on how a life of adventure and experimentation laid the foundation for Hollis+Morris
European furniture sector welcomes delay of EU deforestation rules
Phone call between Trump and Xi suggests potential easing of tariff tensions
France moves to halt Shein after harmful products found online
B&Q posts strong Q3 as Kingfisher lifts full-year profit guidance
Other changes include seizing of operation in Netherlands amid strong competition
Change at the helm of the Otto management board in 2026
Indorama Ventures and Jiaren form joint venture to boost textile circularity
Stressless® Adam wins the prestigious Red Dot Award
Online marketplaces criticised as unsafe products remain on sale
Austrian furniture industry calls for practical EU recycling framework
UK retailers look to Black Friday and budget for sales boost amid tax pressures
Lema brings the warmth of Italian design to Vietnam
China overtakes the US as Germany’s top trading partner in 2025
Maisons du Monde boosts executive committee with two retail experts
imm cologne 2026: international sourcing made easy
Danish consumer confidence hits two-year low amid persistent economic concerns
Design Mumbai 2025 unveils world-class talks programme for its second edition
EU imposes 86.8% anti-dumping duty on Chinese plywood
Early Bird enthusiasm for Trends Up West signals confidence in Europe’s lifestyle market
A design Christmas with Abimis, Bross, Kreoo and SpaghettiWall
Dezeen identifies 10 dysfunctional patterns in the design industry
Interview with CEO Guy Stevens of 50-year-old Trademart Brussels:
'Trademart remains the beating heart of the home furnishing industry: physically the heart, digitally the rhythm around it'
Neolith Victoria wins at the Archiproducts Design Awards 2025
Para-athlete Bjørk Nørremark receives JYSK’s Bring Dedication grant of DKK 25,000
Romania’s economy shows signs of recovery
Kelly Wearstler urges slow decorating to avoid uniform interiors
EspritMeuble 2025 wraps up in Paris with more than 11,200 professionals having visited
CMA launches investigation into Wayfair over consumer protection concerns
Franke appoints Corrado Mura as CEO of Home Solutions Division
Wood shortage in Germany sparks debate between sawmills and forest owners
Crate & Barrel opens new West Palm Beach location
Koelnmesse strengthens strategic footprint in Asia with new APAC leadership structure
Dunelm expands London presence with new Wandsworth store
Praxis Home Retail reports ₹81 crore Q2 profit following strategic turnaround
Polish companies expand in Germany amid economic slowdown
Furniture sector sees approximate 27% decline
Italy faces major retail decline: over 140,000 stores closed since 2012
CMA investigates online furniture and appliance retailers over pricing practices
Dille & Kamille closes stores on Black Friday
Casa returns to the market through NOZ clearance sale
Ten standout moments from last day at EspritMeuble 2025
French craftsmanship and Baroque reimagined at Maison&Objet January 2026
New path for Executive Vice President after leaving Moroso
Ten highlights from day 3 at EspritMeuble 2025
DFS Furniture CEO transfers shares amid divorce settlement
Retailers face scrutiny over Black Friday practices and data compliance
Walmart chief executive steps down as successor named
Discount retailer Action lowers growth forecasts due to disappointing results in France
Judge upholds fine against Dutch retailer Leen Bakker
Ten standout moments of day one and two at EspritMeuble 2025
Espritmeuble opens doors tomorrow with focus on French expertise and 2026 trends
Germany’s October inflation softens to 2.3%
Homeware brands urged to post responsibly on social media
Kitchen retailer Rotpunkt expands Into bathroom furniture
Investor search begins for Decor Druck Leipzig amid insolvency
German home textiles and mattress sectors unite to tackle industry challenges
Stark Group reports losses amid German market slump
A new sourcing destination for architects, interior designers and hospitality specifiers
Spring Fair launches ''Design'' in 2026
EMMK Order Fair 2025 in Leipzig: More ideas, more impact
Salone del Mobile.Milano announces launch of new exhibition space dedicated to limited edition design
Denmark invests over DKK 1 billion to boost SMEs
NCA arrests over 900 in UK High Street organised crime crackdown
IKEA feels tariff pressure: profits fall 26%
Homeware sales decline ends three-week growth streak on UK high streets
The Very Group acquired by US investment firm
Pedrali mourns the loss of Jorge Pensi: friend, mentor and creative partner
Facebook removes 16,000 groups trading fake reviews following UK watchdog probe
How osapiens supports interior businesses with evolving European sustainability regulations
New sustainability laws push Europe’s interior sector into action
EU imposes provisional 5.4% anti-dumping duties on Brazilian softwood plywood
Bed Bath & Beyond reports strong Q3 2025 progress
