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Despite the unstable economic climate, Einrichtungspartnerring VME was able to close the 2021 business year with a net profit of 15.54 million euros and a centrally regulated turnover of 1.588 billion euros. The Bielefeld-based full-service association announced the figures after the shareholders' meeting at the beginning of September. The result corresponds to an increase of a good 20 percent compared to the previous year and a payout ratio of 1.25 percent. At shareholder level, 2021 was also a good year for the VME: 13 new companies joined, compared to only one leaving, which was due to a business going out of business.
The Swiss high quality carpet supplier Mischioff presents its current collections in a new main catalogue. On 164 pages, the two managing directors and designers Dani and Sascha Misio present a versatile selection of designs from their collections. In addition to the collections, the main catalogue also contains information about the company, the design work, the production of the carpets, the range of services and the fair trade label Step.
Messe Frankfurt has presented its Heimtextil Trend Preview 2023/2024: Under the heading "Textiles Matter", Heimtextil 2023 aims to set standards for the future-oriented and sustainable textile furnishings of tomorrow. The focus will be on the circular economy as the central theme. With concentrated analysis and expertise, the Heimtextil Trend Council, consisting of Studio FranklinTill (London), Stijlinstituut Amsterdam and the Danish agency Spott Trends & Business, is examining the future for the national and international market. Sustainability and the circular economy are in focus as never before and set the trend for the 2023/2024 season.
International online carpet retailer Rug Vista has partnered with delivery platform Ingrid. Ingrid supports shoppers with checkout, order tracking, and transport management. Ingrid is active in more than 80 markets around the world and has supported more than 40 million orders through its delivery checkout platform.
One of the most successful Bolia stores in Germany celebrated its reopening in August: the Bolia flagship store in Hamburg. Bolia opened its first German shop here 13 years ago. The interior design and customer flow were optimised during the complete renovation of the 540-square-metre shop, which has now been completed. A total of six employees take care of the customers. Bolia is a Danish furnishing company with 76 stores in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, France and Luxembourg.
The trade fair Rug Show 2022 will take place from 14 to 16 September at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus (NJ, USA) and thus in the immediate vicinity of New York's Manhattan borough. This year, the carpet show celebrates its 10th anniversary. It will feature 23 exhibitors showing handmade rugs from all countries of origin. The fair is free to trade visitors from the trade. Registration for the show and reservations for the show party can be made at www.therugshow.com. 
After extensive renovation and modernisation measures, a new Poco store is being launched in Hanau. The new shop in Hanau stands out from previous locations. "From the outside, the store no longer presents itself in the usual Poco colours of red and yellow, but in a simple anthracite with Bordeaux red elements," explains Sales Manager Björn Wießmann. The change in colour, which is also reflected in the interior, is part of a new concept designed to give the furniture store chain a modern, high-quality appearance. Despite the clear discount orientation, the company continues to focus on good service from advice to financing as well as on services such as assembly and repair. For this purpose, about 40 employees are working in Hanau.
Inspiration, casual luxury and a feel-good ambience: With its move to the Stadthöfe, located in the heart of Hamburg's city centre, the interior design house Clic has created an impressive sales area. On a total of 1,900 square metres, design-loving visitors will find classics and noble brands.