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Ten more must-see highlights from 3daysofdesign day two
Baxter brings Italian elegance to Shanghai with new store opening
JYSK is set to open 10th store in Hungary this August
UK consumer confidence increases by two points in June
MDA Company breathes new life into French homeware brand after acquistion
Waitrose announces multi-million pound deal for new store at Brabazon in Bristol
Future of Retail report: 7084 European consumers surveyed
AI shopping agents the future of the European retail market
German economy shows resilience but crisis still weighs on consumers
Ghidini1961 and Richard Hutten celebrate a decade of iconic design
Interior design trends that are growing old in 2025
Brad Pitt fuels De’Longhi’s bold new brand journey
Houzz reveals key UK interior design trends for 2025
LogicTrade explains how they solve it now
Why chain optimisation in the housing industry has been stalled for 15 years
Amica reappoints Zbigniew Platek as Managing Director
Maison&Objet presents the tenth edition of the Barometer
'Hospitality sector shows noticeable increase and retail sector remains surprisingly resilient'
Ten standout moments from day one of 3daysofdesign
Timber tensions reflect mixed signals in Austria’s wood market
Gen Z confidence surge sparks hope amid fragile consumer outlook in the UK
UK homeware retailer set to open new store in London
Data brings clarity to climate in Danish construction
Interview with Bernd Sanden, Director imm cologne about the preparations
'We are now observing a more streamlined and purpose-driven exhibitor structure'
Maxfurn builds distribution centre in Romania due to strong demand for seating furniture
Shein faces UK High Court lawsuit over alleged tax fraud
Dutch and Flemish trade unions deeply concerned about the future of industry in Europe
Poundland's £1 sale masks 1,300 jobs at risk
'Virtually all Belgian DIY webshops break the law'
'A celebration of honesty in objects, materials and the stories behind them'
Design professionals gather in Copenhagen as 3daysofdesign opens today
IKEA marks 60 years of bold ideas at Kungens Kurva
Arne Aksel brings Intermezzo, a playful pause to 3daysofdesign 2025
The Schou family buys back Schou Company from Lars Larsen Group after a successful growth journey
US retail sales dip signals headwinds for design sector demand
New Arighi Bianchi and Chester Zoo collaboration delivers a unique brand experience
Swedish retail gears up for seasonal surge amid economic crosswinds
Outlook for interiors and design sector:
Norway sees trade tensions, rate cuts and rebound in housing
Homeware sales on the High Street holds firm despite shifting footfall
John Lewis appoints Anna Braithwaite as new Chief Customer Officer
M.O.W. 2025: Europe's key event for the furniture industry is back in full force
Domoteka in Warsaw strengthens market position
German interior sector eyes relief as furniture prices dip
Dutch retail chain Blokker opens 12 shops
New deputy Director appointed for Meble Polska Furniture Trade Fair
Utopia & Utility brings material hybridity to 3daysofdesign
'We combine design with crafts, seeking to create beauty and find relevance'
Maison&Objet shines spotlight on the new wave of design
Ikea opens elegant adult-only hotel in Spain and guests are delighted
Brands must relearn emotional intelligence, say experts
Companies in Germany are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence
Euro area international trade in goods surplus €9.9 bn
Fashion designer and B&B Italia shape a theatrical home
Function and poetry blends in collabration between HAY and Emma Kohlmann
Sofacompany opens new store in Norway!
Big US home goods retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
RH home retailer returns to profitability in the first quarter of 2025
Edwin van der Gun on Eichholtz’s evolution: crafting timeless elegance with modern edge
UK footfall for May falls flat despite bright skies
German retailers warn of job losses due to minimum wage hike
European Union levy on Chinese plywood puts market on edge
US Federal Reserve holds fire on rate cuts as inflation shadows US economic outlook
German retailers warn of job cuts if minimum wage rises sharply
Pay debate stirs as Westwing heads into AGM
Kerakoll takes majority stake in Caltra
David Village Lighting expands industry engagement as specification market evolves
'We’re now in a position to take more of a role within the wider industry'
The beauty is in the details:
These items are seen as this year's best in design
Hope returns as UK consumer confidence edges upward
Ireland’s mirage: Inflated GDP obscures Eurozone’s economic struggles
ifo Forecasts brighter outlook for German economy
Obi strengthens Swiss presence with new store acquisitions
CEI-Bois General Assembly in Helsinki reinforces industry leadership
Shadows remain over Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's final moments
Danish DIY chain sees profit of DKK 587.8m for 2024 fiscal year
Primark expands Home concept with standalone store in the UK
Germany imports 95% fewer goods from Russia than before war in Ukraine
Casa France is on the brink of compulsory liquidation
Interview with Maik Fischer, Director, and Dick Spierenburg, Creative Director, of idd cologne
'First edition of idd cologne focuses on European market and business opportunities'
Surteco Group reports 2024 sales growth and €0.30 payout per share
Passe Partout welcomes new international Sales Manager
Retail on pause:
Modest gains mask deeper challenges for specialist retailers in May
Second exhibition to take place at Maison&Objet in September
Pentik’s fifty-year journey of Nordic beauty, craft, and connection
Mobalpa to open 280 stores across France by 2030
Big Lots sees revival at 18 of its former stores under management of new operator
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
Interior designers observe trends which are gradually fading
idd cologne downtown to bring interior design to Cologne’s city centre
Taylor King partners with Intiaro on advanced 3D visualiser and configurator
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
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
La Halle au Sommeil strengthens presence in western France with new store opening
Williams-Sonoma acquires Dormify to expand reach among Gen Z
Sales stumble in spring for furniture and flooring retail
Sweden’s inflation inches lower as price pressures ease in May
NeoCon 2025 spotlights the future of commercial design
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'
Retail Sales in Germany decline by 1.1% in April
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
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
