The Importance of Having a Website: Why Digital Presence Is No Longer Optional for the Furniture Industry
As the furniture industry becomes increasingly competitive and digital-first, having a professional website is no longer optional. This article explores why digital presence is essential and how SIB Infotech enables affordable, end-to-end digital growth for furniture businesses worldwide.
Carpets & Rugs Industry Embraces ESG and CSR as the New Standard for Sustainable Growth
As sustainability, ethical sourcing, and transparency take center stage, the global carpets and rugs industry is embedding ESG and CSR principles across manufacturing, artisan welfare, and governance—reshaping how flooring products are designed, produced, and traded worldwide.
Beyond SEO: Why AEO Is the New Competitive Edge for Southeast Asia’s Furniture Exporters in 2026
2026 will be a year of rapid digital transition. Traditional SEO alone will not drive global leads anymore. AEO is the new visibility engine — and early adopters will dominate.
Trump Administration Delays Increased Tariffs on Upholstered Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets and Vanities by One Year
In a late-December proclamation, President Donald Trump signed a directive to delay the scheduled increase of tariffs on certain imported wood products — including upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities — by an additional year, sparking reactions across the furniture, home goods and trade sectors.
South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission Fines 48 Furniture Companies Over Bid Collusion in Built-In Furniture Contracts
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed 25 billion won (≈ US$17.4 million) in fines on 48 South Korean furniture firms for coordinating bids on built-in furniture contracts over nearly a decade, in a major antitrust enforcement action aimed at restoring fair competition in an industry critical to housing construction.
January Sets the Tone: Global Furniture & Design Markets Kickstart the Year with Strong Momentum
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.
Furniture Startups Are Reshaping the Global Industry: What Legacy Brands Must Learn Now
At The Furniture Times, we continue to track these shifts closely, bringing our readers global furniture news, startup insights, expert interviews, and market intelligence that matter.
After 140 Years, Turk Furniture Still “Paying Attention to Details” in Furnishing Homes
Turk Furniture, a family-run home furnishings retailer founded in 1885 in downtown Joliet, is celebrating 140 years in business by staying true to its mission of quality, affordability, and personalized service — a rare feat in the highly competitive furniture industry.
The Great Outdoor Furniture Reset: Industry Transformation Underway in 2025
The outdoor furniture industry faces unprecedented disruption as 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, innovative weather-resistant materials, and post-pandemic lifestyle changes converge to end the era of disposable patio furniture. Consumers are prioritizing quality and durability over frequent replacements, while manufacturers scramble to diversify supply chains and embrace premium materials that promise longevity.
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.
