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Malaysia’s Furniture Industry Sees Limited Relief Despite US Tariff Delay
The U.S. postponed planned tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities, keeping duties at 25% for now, but Malaysian furniture exporters say the delay does little to boost competitiveness or counter rising domestic production costs.
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.
Kitchen Cabinets & Wardrobes — Trends, Materials, Market Growth, and Design Innovations Shaping Home Interiors in 2026
Kitchen cabinets and wardrobes — once purely functional fixtures — are now at the forefront of interior design trends. With increasing emphasis on customization, sustainability, smart technology integration, and flexible storage solutions, the global market for these essential home furnishings is experiencing sustained growth and evolving consumer expectations in 2026.
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.
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.
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
The Future of Living, Working, and Designing Spaces
Furniture renting is redefining how people interact with their spaces. It offers freedom from long-term commitments, supports sustainability goals, and aligns perfectly with modern, mobile lifestyles.
Furniture Designing Software in the AI Era: Trends, Importance, and What Manufacturers Must Focus on Now
From CAD platforms and parametric modeling to AI-powered design optimization and immersive visualization, furniture designing software is redefining how furniture is imagined, produced, and delivered. In the AI era, manufacturers that fail to modernize risk being left behind.