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India’s Green Building Market Set to Surge to $85 Billion by 2032 — Furniture Reuse Could Cut Carbon by Up to 40 %
According to industry analysis and insights from sustainability firm Carbon Guardians, India’s green building market is poised for strong expansion over the next decade. Notably, reusing existing furniture instead of buying new pieces could cut embodied carbon emissions by as much as 30–40 %, advancing the construction sector’s climate goals and promoting circular economy practices.
January Furniture Show 2026 Set to Make a Big Impact at NEC Birmingham
The January Furniture Show (JFS) — now in its 36th edition — will bring together more than 500 leading furniture and interiors brands, showcase 50,000+ products across four curated halls, and attract around 20,000 buyers, retailers, designers and specifiers from the UK, Europe and beyond. With major brands launching new collections for 2026, JFS is widely acknowledged as the starting point for the year’s furniture buying cycle and a major business opportunity for trade professionals.
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.
Furniture Industry Growth in Central Asia — Kyrgyzstan’s Furniture Production Expands in 2025
According to official statistics, Kyrgyzstan’s furniture sector showed 15.4% growth in production output from January to November 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, underscoring a broader recovery in manufacturing and industrial activity.
Furniture Designing Software — Trends, Importance, AI Evolution & What Manufacturers Must Prioritize in 2026
Furniture design software serves as the digital backbone of the industry — from initial concept sketches to final production specifications.
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.
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.
Why Furniture Manufacturers Must Rethink Design Software in the AI Era
For manufacturers, furniture designing software is no longer about aesthetics alone. It directly impacts cost control, production efficiency, customization capability, and scalability.
Embracing Dreams: The Heartbeat of Indonesia’s Furniture Industry
The furniture industry is, at its core, a story — one written in wood, woven in design, and passed down through generations. With The Furniture Times, that story continues to evolve, giving every brand and artisan a chance to shine on the global stage.