23.01.2023
VME closes 2022 with increased turnover
The German furniture trade purchasing association Einrichtungspartnerring VME was able to realise a centrally regulated turnover of 1.76 billion euros last year. This corresponds to an increase of 10.3 percent compared to the previous year. "This extraordinary result is certainly more due to a strong first half of the year in terms of turnover, but in the second half of the year our members were still able to hold their own in a politically and economically difficult situation according to the circumstances," says Chief Executive Frank Stratmann.
23.01.2023
New management team for Lars Larsen Group Retail
Lars Larsen Group, which includes the Jysk home furnishings chain, is setting up a new business unit. From 1 September 2023, 5 people, with the combined experience of more than 100 years within JYSK retail, will develop and run the new business area Lars Larsen Group Retail (LLGR) under Lars Larsen Group. The current President and CEO of Jysk, Jan Bøgh, will take on the role of President and CEO of LLGR. They will be joined by Niels Veien (Executive Vice President for Customer Experience, Digital & Business Development at Jysk), Henrik Naundrup (Executive Vice President for Finance and IT at Jysk), Peter Andsager (Executive Vice President for Purchasing at Jysk) and Jacob Krogh Andersen (Head of Business Development at Jysk).
20.01.2023
Switzerland: XXXLutz takes over Conforama
XXXLutz is further expanding its market position in Switzerland. The Austrian furniture retail giant is taking over Conforma Switzerland. As reported by the online service blick.ch, nothing is to change in the brand presence and the branch network of the furniture store chain. The Conforama brand and locations will be retained, a XXXLutz spokesperson said on Thursday in response to a query from the AWP news agency. The takeover would also have no impact on the jobs of the 850 employees.
18.01.2023
In 2024, IMM Cologne will take place in January again
The international furniture and interior design fair IMM Cologne will take place in January 2024 with a five-day run from Sunday, 14 January to Thursday, 18 January 2024. After a break due to the pandemic and the special imm Spring Edition taking place in June 2023, the interior fair will resume its established date from next year.
17.01.2023
Domotex 2023: Exhibitors are very satisfied
A successful new start. After Domotex was cancelled two years in a row due to the pandemic, the world's leading trade fair for floor coverings and carpets started up again from 12 to 15 January. In eight halls - some of them quite airy - more than 730 exhibitors presented themselves to international visitors, 69 % of whom came from outside Germany.
Even though there were significantly fewer exhibitors in Hannover compared to 2020, this did not dampen the good mood. Whether handmade individual pieces or machine-woven collection goods: the exhibitors were consistently satisfied to enthusiastic about the response. Most visitors to the carpet halls were also satisfied with the range on offer, even though some buyers missed their regular suppliers.
16.01.2023
Heimtextil 2023: 44,000 visitors came to Frankfurt
Heimtexil, the leading international trade fair for home and household textiles, ended on 12 January. According to the fair management, 44,000 visitors and 2,400 exhibitors from 129 nations attended the four days of the fair. The strongest visitor countries included Germany, Italy, Turkey, the USA, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Pakistan, India and Greece. Compared to 2020, Heimtextil 2023 recorded an increase in internationality to 94 percent among exhibitors and 82 percent among visitors.
04.01.2023
Read Carpet Home I/2023 online
In Carpet Home I/2023 one focus is Domotex. After a two-year pandemic break, the carpet world can meet again in Hanover. Carpet Home spoke to Sonia Wedell-Castellano (Global Director Domotex) in the run-up and looks at the extensive side programme. The cover story is dedicated to Otto Golze. In 2023, the German family business is celebrating its 150th anniversary. In the Interview of the Month, we talk to Johanna Kolckmann and Cornelius Sorg from AKO - A. Kolckmann about the next generation of carpet underlays.
English version of Carpet Home I/2023
German version of Carpet Home I/202319.12.2022
Federal Cartel Authority: XXXLutz participation in Möbel Braun approved
The approval of the Cartel Authority was still pending. Now it is official: XXXLutz acquires a 50% stake in Braun Möbel-Center. The management of Braun Möbel-Center will remain in the hands of the previous owner Matthias Bader and the long-standing managing director Christoph Bürker.
16.12.2022
RugsUSA: Alyssa Steele appointed CEO
The e-commerce retailer RugsUSA, announced the appointment of Alyssa Steele as CEO. Steele brings 15 years of retail and e-commerce experience. Interim CEO Dinesh Lathi will continue with the Rugs USA and return to his prior role as chairman of the board of directors.
16.12.2022
Peter Willborg's "Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiâri" only available free of charge until 20 December
Peter Willborg's book "Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiâri" from 2022 is a reference work for Bakhtiar carpets. After the author's death, the remnants of the book are to be destroyed at short notice. For this reason, the staff of Willborg's carpet gallery in Stockholm have launched an appeal to preserve as many books as possible for the carpet world. The books will be given away free of charge to anyone who is interested. Only the transport costs have to be paid. The minimum quantity is 6 books (= 17,6 kg). Please contact Marie Gilmore at Thomson Colour Printers until 20 December 2022. Email: mgilmour@jtcp.co.uk