Sector | General
Kika/Leiner officially bankrupt after unsuccesful restructuring
WoodUpp expands internationally despite falling profits
Kid ASA sells Swedish warehouse complex
Half of Swedish stores violate new price information law during Black Week
Pfleiderer earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the first time
Arpa Industriale celebrates 70 years of innovation and excellence in surface materials
US based fabric company Kravet sells majority stake
HAY opens new store in Thailand
In which EU regions is online shopping most popular?
A 'wave of insolvencies' is coming - German companies are taking countermeasures
Hefty fine for Dutch yacht builder: furniture on board does not meet EUTR requirements
HDE calls for EU to prioritise strengthening competitiveness and reducing bureaucracy
Leadership change in Miele corporate communications
Recovery reported in China’s markets
Vietnam’s wood sector set for record export earnings
Italy’s tax credit initiative is starting to show its impact
Maersk announces update to peak season surcharge for Far East to Middle East route
Business partners of sustainable Danish retailer step down
US cabinet plants set to close leading to 274 job losses
Black Friday sales reached $74.4 billion globally
Oliver Straka, Döttling's Head of Development:
'We are also expanding into China, where demand for ultra-luxury goods is skyrocketing'
Visionnaire announces grand opening of Hong Kong flagship store
Ekornes shows resilience in spite of challenging market with flood damage and low consumer spending
This was the book premiere of the German Brands of the Century 2024
Trump threatens with 100% tariffs if dollar is challenged
Interview with Antonia Caicedo, Design Director and VP at JIMECO
'The luxury market has proven time and again to be firmly resilient in the face of trying times'
Dunelm announces new collaboration with colour expert Sophie Robinson
UK retail footfall dipped in November as consumer confidence remains volatile
Molteni&C celebrates 90 years with the launch of a new book
Premium furniture and homeware brand teams with John Lewis in time for Christmas
interzum 2025 adopts sustainability as its new central theme
German economy: is a winter recession looming?
Ecomaison expands Repair Bonus offering to include all furniture
OKA reports a strong sales after bankruptcy and closure of US operations
The search begins for a path forward for bankrupt Staud and Leuwico
JYSK to open 19 new stores in 11 countries this December
Brussels Furniture Fair attracted fewer visitors
Dissapointing figures in the furniture and interior design market in Europe
Former Harrods owner, accused of sexual assault, paid off managers
Bankruptcy of Austrian furniture chain can lead to reduced competition and higher prices
Wood panel firm fined £400,000 after worker is crushed under 350 kg of MDF sheets
Poles’ shopping optimism translates into growing sales
New Swedish building regulations decided, but much work remains
Neolith Ignea wins the German Design Award 2025 for Excellence in Design
Dôme Deco has announced the official opening of concept store in Budapest
IKEA raises alarm bell over Trump tariff proposals
UK Black Friday foot traffic expected to rise 2%
An interview with Saturnino Monzó, who has been with Mariner for more than 35 years
'In this craft, you never stop learning'
Giulio Schibuola, Sales & Technical Manager, shares their experience
Italian brand Ele. Tec. debuts at EquipHotel
'Lower prices help deliver record results'
JYSK reports record-breaking financial results
Messe Frankfurt increases Group sales to €780 million
AMK announces strategic leadership changes
Number of insolvencies in Germany rose 22%
November’s figures may signal the end of falling inflation in the UK
A memorable celebration for the reopening of Maisons du Monde in Nice
German recession worries continue to grow
Instabilelab inaugurates its new showroom in the heart of Madrid
'29 companies on the blacklist'
US government bans products from China linked to forces labour
House of Finn Juhl showcasing at special exhibition
JYSK announces closure of Dewsbury store following lease expiration
Mango achieves US expansion goals and plans more store openings for 2025
Black Friday budget in France declines, but shoppers are still eager to participate
Shaping Ukraine’s export future: furniture manufacturers address challenges
Roche Bobois partners with Parisian fair for fine arts and antiques
Cyberattack hits major retailers
Trump plans to install new tariffs on first day in office
Interview with Linda Kafka, founder of The Neurodesign Academy:
'As neurodesign gains traction internationally, we're beginning to see subtle cultural variations in its application'
Rivièra Maison sticks to its signature style
CEO Henk Teunissen: '2024 was not a great year, but we are getting through it well'
Vente-unique.com partners with data intelligence company Dexory
Italian spending improves, in particular in furniture and DIY
UK Consumer confidence up three points
UK home department store completes refinancing agreement
Swedish police braces for Black Friday disturbances
DHL cargo plane crashes near Lithuanian airport
2025: the year of import tariffs
Introducing PaulinePlusLuis, Belgian Designer of the Year at Antwerp Design Week
BRC calls on shoppers to give retail workers a safe Christmas
'Retail staff working in stores and delivering to customers deserve far more respect than they receive'
IKEA offers an alternative 'green' approach during Black Friday
France’s economic outlook darkens
UK sees first rise in furniture prices since last year
Roche Bobois partners with the WSJ 2024 Innovator Awards
Struggling UK retailer's debs exceeded £730 million prior to entering administration
Vente-unique maintains growth in 'sluggish environment, especially in France'
Curtain falls for largest consumer fair of the Netherlands
'3,000 jobs at risk'
Europe's largest sawmill files for insolvency
The ChatGPT moment for the furniture industry – AI-generated lifestyle photos
Presti: AI-generated lifestyle photos of furniture in seconds
Kartell’s podcast honoured with award
Roccia celebrates 30 years of business
Designer Eero Aarnio talks to Magis:
'I've always thought that a seat does not necessarily have to be a chair'
Danish construction has risen 32% in recent months
American retail group announces decrease in sales but net earnings rose to $248.9
World Container Index decreases for the first time since last month
EspritMeuble 2024 sees 10% less visitors, but 'the quality of visitors was particularly good this year'
Chaos in Brussels: Will the EUDR deadline not be extended after all?
The British Furniture Manufacturers announces a change of name
Managing Director of Hettich Holding leaves to pursue new interests
Swedish Black Week sales expected to reach SEK 9.7 billion
What are the most expensive retail streets in the world?
Containers not properly secured on most ships
Insolvencies in the B2B environment are increasing
Andreu World launches campaign in support of Valencia
Major retailers like Amazon and IKEA are making a shift toward greener maritime practices
Interview with Linda Kafka, founder of The Neurodesign Academy
'The real challenge interior designers face today is to go beyond functionality and craft environments that resonate emotionally'
Fears for Swedish jobs and entrepreneurship as foreign e-commerce strengthens its grip
IKEA's iconic blue bag takes centre stage on Oxford Street before 2025 store opening
'General reluctance to buy can be felt, even on the promotional days'
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Germany expects sales of 5.9 billion
Svensk Handel demands more from justice system as violent store shooting incidents escalate
Competing with Temu and Shein
Amazon's new budget marketplace with 'ultra low prices' opens
Winners of Archiproducts Design Awards 2024 crowned
Dunelm Group acquires soft furnishings retailer
Interview with the new CEO
Jason Phillips to take over the role of CEO at Phillips Collection from his father
AI in French e-commerce: 'the most promising advancement for the industry'
China’s economy improves, but Trade War 2.0 looms after Trump election
'We may be a 170-year-old family business, but this modern way to reach audiences is working'
UK furniture retailer and chocolatier start podcast 'Sofa Stories'
EU bankruptcies increase by 2.7% as 2024 nears completion
Almost 12% of materials in the EU come from recycling
New labour agreement reached at the last minute: strike at Villeroy & Boch called off
152 countries to participate in the upcoming International Istanbul Furniture Fair
'Major challenges for the industry'
German furniture industry sales shrink 8%
XXXLutz acquires 11 stores of bankrupt Austrian retailer
Belfield Group announces plans to wind down one of its businesses
Furniture companies are slowly starting operations again
Update on the destruction of DANA in Valencia
Ukrainian furniture industry flourishes despite challenges
UK shoppers spend up 3.7% from last year
'The first eight months of the year so far have been more optimistic compared to 2023'
Extreme Swedish rent increases hit trading companies hard
'More and more shop premises are empty'
Threat of another East Coast port strike hangs over industry
'Offering visitors a clear overview of the current market'