In a short survey, Carpet Home is asking retailers questions on the topics of "Shapes – carpets beyond the rectangle" and "Berber & friends – cuddly ethno style".
For two years, retailers and suppliers have led a long-distance relationship characterised by teleconferences without textile touch. Now, at last, the industry can meet again on a grand scale: from 13 to 16 January 2022 at the Hanover Fairgrounds.
One of the most important German dealers in old and antique carpets has died at the age of 81: Hans Eitzenberger, connoisseur of the industry, authorised carpet expert and BSOT member.
Swiss furniture dealer Pfister is looking towards autumn and inspiring its customers with three corresponding trends for cosy and relaxed hours at home: "Elegant Glamour", "Tone-on-Tone" and "New Naturalness" are the themes that the company has transformed into living scenarios using Pfister furniture and accessories.
The BBE Furniture Index only showed a single-digit minus in the first half of 2021 (-9.7 %). The decline in sales from the first quarter of 2021 has therefore already been significantly reduced.