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Nearly 300 Workers Made Redundant After Furniture Manufacturer Collapse in North Wales
A UK furniture manufacturer’s collapse, leading to nearly 300 redundancies, signals deeper structural challenges facing the global furniture ecosystem in 2026.
Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2026: The World’s Furniture Industry Takes Center Stage
With over 316,000 visitors and 1,900 brands, Salone 2026 reaffirmed its role as the global command center of the furniture industry—where trends, innovation, and business converge.
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Manufacturing PMI Rises to 52.6% in January Even as Wood & Furniture Production Contracts
Manufacturing activity rebounded strongly as the PMI rose to 52.6, signaling expansion for the first time in months. However, wood products and furniture manufacturing remain under pressure, highlighting an uneven recovery across the industry despite improving demand, production, and new orders in other sectors.
Malaysian Ringgit Hits Multi-Year High; Furniture Exporters Say Strong Currency Not Hitting Their Bottom Lines
Malaysian furniture exporters remain confident despite the ringgit strengthening against the US dollar. Industry players cite tariff advantages over China, resilient US demand, and cost efficiencies as key factors sustaining export performance.
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.
Emerging Furniture Startups Redefine the Sector with Innovation, E-Commerce and Circular Economy Models
A wave of furniture startups is gaining traction in 2025 and 2026, blending digital retail, flexible models, sustainability and design. From East Asia to Latin America, companies are carving niches that challenge traditional retail and manufacturing patterns.
IKEA Expands Second-Hand Furniture Offering in the U.S., Accelerating Circular Economy Ambitions
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has expanded its second-hand furniture offering in the U.S., adding around 700 product lines to its Buy Back & Resell initiative. This move amplifies the company’s commitment to sustainability and gives consumers more affordable, refurbished home furnishings options.
