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The lead theme of Domotex 2022 (13 to 16 January) puts health and wellbeing, naturalness and sustainability on centre stage and is intended to provide a fresh perspective on the world of carpets and floor coverings. "Cover New Ground" is also meant as an invitation to take a new perspective on the central spatial element of flooring – with new areas of application, trends and innovations.
According to a survey by the German Retail Association (HDE), consumer sentiment in Germany continues to improve in July, continuing the positive trend of the past four months. The association cites the low incidence rates and the easing of the Corona measures as reasons.
In the third year of restructuring, the formerly ailing Kika/Leiner group is in a very healthy position; now CEO Reinhold Gütebier and managing directors Darius Kauthe and Oliver Müther have prematurely extended their contracts by three years, as is reported by the news portal Niederösterreichische Nachrichten.
The industry loses a dedicated trade expert: Stephan Leupoldt died in Munich on 10 June after a serious illness at the age of 56.
The Berlin-based e-commerce company Home24 has elected a new supervisory board. At the annual general meeting, CEO Marc Appelhoff announced an expansion of Home24's product ranges.
Austrian furniture discounter Mömax has opened a new store – in Koblenz, on 6,500 m
Up to now, Mr Dennis Galle has been advising advertising customers of the business magazine Carpet Home with great commitment. As of 1 July, Galle will be leaving the team to pursue new career paths. In Mr Oliver Trettin, Carpet Home has found an extremely competent successor for the position of advertising manager.