global furniture market news
Muar: The Furniture Capital That Put Malaysia on the Global Furniture Map
Discover how Muar transformed from a town of small woodworking workshops into Malaysia’s leading furniture manufacturing hub, contributing over half of the country’s furniture exports while preparing for the next era of AI, branding, and global discoverability.
Furniture Industry Global Briefing
The furniture industry is becoming increasingly complex as global supply chains, technological innovation, and sustainability pressures reshape the market.
World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer Cuts Hundreds of Jobs
Ashley Furniture Industries, one of the world’s largest furniture manufacturers, is cutting hundreds of jobs as part of a major restructuring effort—highlighting the growing pressures facing the global furniture industry. Driven by shifting consumer demand, rising costs, and the need for operational efficiency, the move reflects a broader transformation where companies are rethinking production, workforce, and long-term strategy in an increasingly uncertain market.