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At its Annual General Meeting, the EUCA importers’ association confirmed its board for another term. Re-elected were Dr. Ali Ipektchi, Jens-Peter Höge, Ali Razavi, Djavid Mohammadi, Amir Tahbaz and Christoph Ziereis. Tobias Graebener did not stand for re-election.
Domotex 2026 will present itself in a fundamentally new form from 19–22 January – and this particularly affects the segment of area rugs. With a registration level of over 90 % and the shift to a biennial cycle, the trade fair is repositioning itself strategically and placing a stronger focus on holistic interior finishing than ever before. In the official digital press conference, the product group of area rugs was not mentioned, and the current exhibitor list shows that rug suppliers will only be represented in a smaller area, concentrated in Hall 23.
Expectations exceeded: That is the conclusion of @Hometex Winter, which opened its doors in Bad Salzuflen from 19–20 November. Alongside the traditional bedding segment, this year’s event once again placed a focus on area rugs as well as a versatile offering of fabrics and curtains. Despite the challenging market environment, around 900 trade visitors attended, including many key buyers for home textiles and rugs.
Danish interiors company Bolia reports that it increased its revenue by 14% to EUR 217 million in the 2024/25 financial year – the highest figure in the company’s history. EBIT reached EUR 4.16 million, up 9%. Bolia recorded growth across all markets, supported by its international expansion.
On October 31st, 1945, Gertrude Seifert, née Lutz, founded the furniture business Lutz in Haag am Hausruck, Austria – located between Linz and Salzburg. From a small family operation selling hand-painted farmhouse furniture, dollhouses, and chip boxes, the company has grown over eight decades into one of the world’s largest furniture retailers. Today, the XXXLutz Group, headquartered in Wels, employs around 27,300 people across 14 countries. The company’s portfolio includes brands such as Möbelix and Mömax, as well as 24 online shops throughout Europe.
With the IDD Cologne (Interior Design Days), Koelnmesse launched a new format that deliberately took place outside the exhibition halls – right in the heart of Cologne. From 26 to 29 October, a total of 106 brands showcased their innovations across 16 locations, including the iconic Design Post, the architecturally striking Stoff Pavilion Moeller, and the industrial-style Machwerkhaus Köln. The premiere attracted around 10,000 registered visitors and featured more than 70 events. 
The furniture retail industry mourns the loss of Peter Segmüller, who passed away last Wednesday after a short, serious illness at the age of 83. During his active years, he was responsible for marketing, purchasing, sales, finance and human resources – and was known for his ability to “inspire people, listen to them and bring them along. His conversations were always marked by charm, intelligence and subtle humour,” the company stated.