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As 2026 begins, January’s global exhibition circuit confirms one thing clearly: The furniture industry is entering the year with confidence, creativity, and a renewed global outlook.
Global Furniture Events 2026: A Calendar Of Industry Trade Shows, Exhibitions & Market Opportunities
The furniture industry’s trade and exhibition landscape in 2026 spans continents, offering platforms from Asia to Europe and North America that facilitate sourcing, networking, trend forecasting, and global deal-making. Highlights include major international fairs like MIFF, CIFF, Salone del Mobile and Las Vegas Market, as well as specialist expos for components and interiors professionals.
Explore how global event organizers and trade delegations empower the furniture industry through collaboration, innovation, and partnerships with The Furniture Times.
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Global Demand for Custom Outdoor Furniture Drives Manufacturer’s Competitive Strength in OEM/ODM Projects
This growing trend toward customization is reflected in rising demand for bespoke outdoor seating, dining sets, and furniture systems tailored to global commercial projects. Sources within the industry report that a leading commercial outdoor furniture manufacturer based in China has seen “notable growth” in custom OEM and ODM requests from clients across continents.
How AI-Driven Google Search Is Transforming SEO for the Furniture Industry
Google’s AI Overview (part of its Search Generative Experience) uses artificial intelligence to provide direct answers at the top of search results instead of just a list of links. For example, a search like “what are the best ergonomic chairs for long hours?” might show an AI-generated summary with recommendations, pros and cons, and key features — all before organic listings.
Historic JTB Furniture to Suspend Operations After Nearly a Century
JTB Furniture — a family-rooted manufacturer established in 1932 that later became part of Prime Hospitality in 2024 — confirmed it will shut down factory operations next month, a decision the company says reflects ongoing industry challenges and strategic realignment.
How to Start a Furniture Business in 2026 — A Step-by-Step Guide
As the global furniture market continues expanding — driven by rising disposable incomes, e-commerce adoption, and evolving interior needs — a detailed, practical guide helps first-time founders map out how to start and grow a furniture business that’s both sustainable and profitable.
Google AI Overviews Are Reshaping Furniture Industry Visibility: What Furniture Brands, Retailers & Media Must Know
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GMADA Demolishes Illegal Furniture Market in New Chandigarh, Reinforcing Urban Regulations
In a decisive enforcement action, GMADA demolished more than 50 illegal structures belonging to an unauthorised furniture market operating in New Chandigarh. The move aims to uphold land-use regulations, reclaim public land, and send a clear signal that unapproved commercial activity will not be tolerated across the region.
India’s Green Building Market Set to Surge to $85 Billion by 2032 — Furniture Reuse Could Cut Carbon by Up to 40 %
According to industry analysis and insights from sustainability firm Carbon Guardians, India’s green building market is poised for strong expansion over the next decade. Notably, reusing existing furniture instead of buying new pieces could cut embodied carbon emissions by as much as 30–40 %, advancing the construction sector’s climate goals and promoting circular economy practices.
Ghana Ministries Partner to Produce School Supplies and Furniture Through Prison Service Initiative
In a major step toward boosting domestic production and improving educational resources, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Education in Ghana have signed an MoU empowering the Ghana Prisons Service to produce at least 30% of sanitary pads, school uniforms, and school furniture. The initiative aims to support the education sector while promoting skills development and value-for-money public procurement.
January Furniture Show 2026 Set to Make a Big Impact at NEC Birmingham
The January Furniture Show (JFS) — now in its 36th edition — will bring together more than 500 leading furniture and interiors brands, showcase 50,000+ products across four curated halls, and attract around 20,000 buyers, retailers, designers and specifiers from the UK, Europe and beyond. With major brands launching new collections for 2026, JFS is widely acknowledged as the starting point for the year’s furniture buying cycle and a major business opportunity for trade professionals.