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European online rug retailer Rugvista has reported significant gains for the second quarter of 2026. Net revenue rose by 15.6% to SEK 173.9 million (approx. EUR 15.7 million; prior year: SEK 150.5 million), while operating profit improved from SEK 7.1 million to SEK 20.5 million.
Die Heimtextil 2027 strukturiert den Bereich Carpets & Rugs neu. Maschinengewebte Teppiche sowie Anbieter von Fasern, Garnen und Technologien ziehen in Halle 3.1 in das Umfeld von Decorative & Furniture Fabrics.
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings against XXXLutz and Porta. The authority is investigating whether the companies involved in the planned acquisition of Porta by XXXLutz have breached the so-called standstill obligation under the EU Merger Regulation.
According to a NDR report, Deutsche Messe AG (Domotex, Ligna) forecasts a loss of around 25 million Euros for the current financial year. The company cites the ongoing difficult economic situation and noticeable restraint among exhibitors as the primary reasons.
The XXXLutz Group continues its expansion and is opening its 50th furniture store in Austria from 2 to 4 July. Located in Nußdorf-Debant near Lienz, the company is revitalising a vacant property previously occupied by its former competitor Kika/Leiner.
One of Germany's most significant textile treasures is set to be restored: the Croy Tapestry, owned by the University of Greifswald and woven around 1554 by Peter Heymans in Stettin, is currently being examined and cleaned at the Pomeranian State Museum. The work, a monumental piece measuring some 31 square metres, was officially set in motion on 27 June 2026.
The Hometex Summer trade fair in Bad Salzuflen drew to a close on 25 June 2026, setting a new record for visitor numbers. Despite midsummer temperatures, the atmosphere among trade visitors and exhibitors in the exhibition halls was thoroughly positive.