#ConsumerTrends
Furnilytics Expands Country-Level Furniture Market Intelligence for Global Industry Decision-Makers
Furnilytics is developing a network of monthly refreshed furniture Market Hubs that helps manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, investors, and policymakers compare countries by consumer-market size, retail demand, production strength, trade exposure, housing activity, pricing pressure, and market momentum.
India’s Subscription Economy Is Booming: What Businesses Can Learn From the New Consumer Mindset
A new generation of consumers is embracing subscription-based lifestyles. This report explores the rise of India’s subscription economy and its potential implications for furniture manufacturers, retailers, rental providers, and service-based business models. Based on reported trends among urban consumers and Gen Z preferences.
IKEA to Close Seven Stores in China as It Shifts Retail Strategy Amid Property Market Slump
Swedish home furnishings giant IKEA will shut seven of its offline stores across China amid weak consumer spending and a persistent property crisis. The move reflects a strategic pivot from large-format expansion to targeted market cultivation, including plans to open over ten small-format stores in key urban centers over the next two years.
