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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.
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.
BREAKING: Iconic New England Retailer Circle Furniture Abruptly Shuts All Stores After 70-Year Run
Circle Furniture, a beloved furniture retailer with locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, has shut all of its store doors indefinitely after more than seven decades in business. Employees were notified in December that operations could no longer continue, leaving long-time workers and loyal customers stunned just before the holidays
127-Year-Old Furniture Retail Icon Meiselwitz Furniture Shuts Down Permanently as Owners Retire — No Bankruptcy Filed
Meiselwitz Furniture, one of America’s longest-running independent furniture stores, has revealed that it will close forever after beginning a going-out-of-business sale starting December 26. The fourth-generation owners are retiring, and the business will cease operations with no bankruptcy proceedings.
Service Sector Recovery Provides Boost for French Interiors & Furniture Market Despite Industrial Slowdown
While France’s industrial slowdown reflects broader eurozone tensions and global economic headwinds, the service-led recovery offers a welcome lift for interiors and furniture segments. With retailers, designers, and hospitality clients expected to invest in updated environments, the furniture and décor industries have a chance to capitalize on evolving consumer and business spending patterns.
Saudi Arabia’s Furniture Boom: Market to Almost Double by 2034 — Global Suppliers, Take Note
Riyadh — A new market forecast reveals that Saudi Arabia’s furniture sector is poised for extraordinary growth over the next decade — offering a golden opportunity for manufacturers, exporters and global furniture brands to expand into one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Bamboo Furniture: A Sustainable Revolution for the Global Furniture Industry
As global priorities shift toward sustainability, bamboo furniture stands out not just as a “green alternative,” but as a smart, scalable, and commercially viable future for the furniture industry.
Global Furniture Alert: Major U.S. Chain Files for Bankruptcy & Closes Stores — How It Affects the Industry
In a major shake-up for the global furniture retail scene, American Signature Inc. — the parent company of Value City Furniture — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closure of more than 30 stores across the United States.
Furniture Retailers & Online Stores: Redefining E-commerce and D2C Brands in the Digital Age
Explore how furniture retailers and online stores are transforming global E-commerce and D2C markets with innovation, technology, and customer-centric design.
Global Furniture Fairs: The Epicenter of Innovation, Design, and Industry Collaboration
Explore the world’s top furniture fairs—Milan, CIFF, MIFF, IMM Cologne, and Index Dubai—where innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration define design trends.
