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.
Indoor/outdoor carpets and custom carpets are the main topics of the current issue of Carpet Home. In an online survey, we asked our international readers what role both categories play in their retail business.