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Spanish living room furniture imports positive again
30.07.2021 − Following an 11% decline over the entire period of 2020, Spanish imports of living room furniture increased again in the first quarter, by 7.3% to €827.0m.» more
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MaForm now holds 42.8% of all Forte shares
27.07.2021 − MaForm Holding, which was newly founded at the beginning of December, currently holds a total of 42.8% of the 23.931m shares issued by Fabryki Mebli Forte. » more
Shareholders approve acquisition of Knoll
26.07.2021 − In two extraordinary meetings held on 13 July, shareholders of Herman Miller and Knoll approved the plans to acquire Knoll, which were announced in April. » more
Howdens: turnover growth higher than expected
23.07.2021 − In the first six months, Howden Joinery Group (Howdens) increased its turnover by 68.8% vis à vis the comparative period of the preceding year to almost £785.0m. » more
US furniture imports increase by one-quarter
22.07.2021 − In the first quarter, US furniture imports increased by 26% compared to the corresponding period in the preceding year to US$14,566bn. » more
France: furniture trade benefits from catch-up effects
19.07.2021 − In May, turnover of the French furniture trade increased by 10.1% vis à vis the preceding year. » more
Growth in online furniture trade continues
16.07.2021 − In the second quarter, gross turnover generated online in connection with furniture, lamps and decorative goods rose by 27.4% to €1.799bn.» more
Narbutas expects turnover growth of at least 15%
15.07.2021 − For the 2021 financial year, Narbutas International expects turnover growth of at least 15%. » more
Hettich acquires majority share in Actiforce
12.07.2021 − In June, Hettich group acquired a majority shareholding in Dutch manufacturer of height-adjustable desk systems Actiforce Europe. » more
Swedish furniture imports increase by 7%
07.07.2021 − Following a 2% decline over the entire period of 2020, Swedish furniture imports increased by 7% in the first quarter to SEK5.626bn. » more
Russian furniture imports pick up again
05.07.2021 − Following the considerable decline of 10% in the third quarter, Russian furniture imports picked up again in the fourth quarter. » more
Belarusian furniture exports increase strongly again
01.07.2021 − In the fourth quarter, Belarusian furniture exports increased significantly once again, by 19% to US$199.3m. » more
US furniture manufacturers’ order backlogs still growing
24.06.2021 − At a value of US$7.222bn, the backlog of orders held by US furniture manufacturers in the “Residential” segment in March was higher again than in February (+6%). » more
Poland exported slightly less furniture last year
21.06.2021 − Polish furniture exports staged a bit of a recovery towards the end of last year after tumbling by 16% in the first six months of 2020. » more
USA: comparative basis led to high turnover increase
17.06.2021 − In April, US manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets recorded a considerable increase in total turnover - up by 46.8% compared to the preceding year. » more
Furniture sector to sell off finished goods stocks quickly
16.06.2021 − Much stronger demand for furniture looks to be on the cards in the coming weeks again as lockdown measures in Germany continue to be eased and furniture retailers are able to reopen their doors.» more
Recticel sees Greiner offer of €13.50 per share as too low
11.06.2021 − The board of directors of Belgian foam manufacturer Recticel considers the voluntary takeover bid of Austrian Greiner AG as too low.» more
Tvilum acquires Steens Group
10.06.2021 − Danish furniture manufacturer Tvilum has taken over Kjellerup-based Steens Group.» more
Nobilia opened new manufacturing plant in Saarlouis
08.06.2021 − Nobilia-Werke J. Stickling officially opened its new plant V in Saarlouis on 19 May which had been under construction since mid-2019. » more
Forte’s export sales have shifted
07.06.2021 − The consolidated sales revenue of Fabryki Mebli Forte increased by 8 % to PLN298.6m or €65.3m in the first quarter vis à vis the preceding year. » more
Swedish furniture exports decline by 3%
28.05.2021 − In the fourth quarter of 2020, the value of Swedish furniture exports - at SEK5.054bn - stagnated at approximately the same level as the preceding year. » more
Double-figure decline in Kimball’s sales revenue
21.05.2021 − Sales revenue generated by Kimball International in the third quarter of its business year 2020/2021 fell sharply by 22 % to US$138.7m.» more
Order value for kitchens increase by 4.6% in 2020
13.05.2021 − The average order value of a kitchen sold via the German retail trade increased further in 2020, by €425 - or 4.6% - to €9,678. » more
Veriset ramps up new line according to schedule
10.05.2021 − Swiss kitchen manufacturer Veriset ramped up the new production line at company headquarters in Root, which was commissioned at the beginning of 2021, according to schedule by early April.» more
Belgium: imports increase for first time in Q4
06.05.2021 − In the fourth quarter, the value of Belgian furniture imports increased by 8% to €615.8m. » more
Natuzzi and TTF plan sales cooperation in Asia
30.04.2021 − Natuzzi and Vietnamese Truong Thanh Furniture Corporation (TTF) plan to cooperate in the APAC region. » more
Snaidero sells Rational to Bravat Group
29.04.2021 − With effect of 1 April, the Bravat Group has taken over Rational Einbauküchen as well as its subsidiaries Rational Built-in Kitchens and Regina within the scope of an asset deal.» more
