Sector | General
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
Humberto Campana and Job Smeets present new projects during 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
Techtextil and Texprocess forums strengthen the global textile industry with a future-oriented programme
Nine design forces redefining home living at CIFF Guangzhou 2026
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
Davidsen completes biggest store renovation in nearly 20 years
European sawn timber market steadies as cautious outlook shapes 2026
South Korea’s industrial slowdown raises questions for furniture and interiors supply chains
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
US timber and wood product imports show mixed trends
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
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
Jaga launches Vertilina Hybrid: vertical design radiator uniting comfort, aesthetics and energy efficiency
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’
Homeware sales continue steady growth on UK high street
Edge by Il Bronzetto receives honourable mention at the 19th International Design Awards
Europe’s timber sector braces for steady growth amid uncertainty
Eurozone manufacturing set to drive growth despite December dip
U.S. consumers resist personalised data usage for individualised pricing by online retailer
Police probe silicosis death as UK fabricators face potential negligent homicide case
Italian furniture industry warns of supply chain disruption as U.S. tariffs fuel uncertainty
Trump’s new global tariffs create uncertainty for Danish businesses
Meble Polska 2026 opens today in Poznań
Ukraine’s economy shows resilience amid war and rising furniture exports
Global Design Forum expands to İstanbul, exploring design at the crossroads of cultures
Bedding company drops Swift Home trademark after pop star appeal
LIGNA 2027 sends strong market signal as over 80% of exhibition space Is already booked
XL-Byg Brejnholt unifies 15 stores under one company structure
Trump announces 10% tariff, signals possible future increase to 15%
Abhika: where Italian craftsmanship meets timeless design
Shoppe Object brings global design energy to New York with a season of connection and commerce
John Lewis rewards staff with above inflation pay rise
Very Group strengthens finances with long-term funding
Smaller stores bring home inspiration closer to shoppers
Retailer growth set to accelerate with new technology
Jake Freedman: ''AI is a system, not a switch''
The hidden risk in retail’s rush toward Artificial Intelligence
A fresh experience awaits in one of Mainz’s largest showrooms
New leadership aims to double growth in three years
Independent retailers gain new edge in furniture market
SUNPAN expands global footprint with new office in South-East Asia
After two decades at the top, a furniture tech veteran quietly reinvents itself
Danish timber set for transformation into high-value furniture
Retail powerhouse opens doors with spectacle and flair near Berlin
Furniture retailer nears £400m as Scottish expansion drives growth
Children’s cot and mattress blocked at UK border over safety concerns
Furniture group shifts focus to full factory utilisation
IKEA tests new format to expand reach in the US
Medellín design fair evolves with international partnership to strengthen regional reach
Retail chain’s survival to be decided in high-stakes March ruling
Shoppers rethink big furniture buys before completing checkout
Why Hans Geels of Dille & Kamille does not believe in ''the customer is king''
Action retains top spot as Poland’s favourite nonfood retailer
CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026: connecting the global furniture supply chain
Upcoming September edition of Maison&Objet to focus on the retail sector
European startups struggle to scale globally
Antwerp Design Week 2026 steps up ambition and experience
Ivan Dobis, Managing Director, on bringing active sitting solutions to the furniture market
From medical innovation to furniture applications: Dynasit’s first step into the seating industry
Strengthening sustainable supply chain:
Action opens first permanent distribution centre in Italy
Preview Milano Design Week 2026:
Quartzforms® unveils Madreterra collection at Milano Design Week 2026
Coolblue expands rapidly in Germany
Danish department store faces demolition order for illegal store extension
25–26 February 2026, Business Design Centre, London
Workspace Design Show unveils agenda for 2026 talks programme
