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Global Furniture Industry Roundup — Current Trends, Challenges, and Market Momentum (March 2026)
From Vietnam’s major furniture fair to tariff uncertainty, sustainability focus, rental models and supply chain adaptation, the global furniture industry continues to evolve with strategic innovation and market engagement.
Understanding Foam in Furniture: Types, Applications, Quality Standards, and Indoor vs Outdoor Use
From polyurethane and memory foam to latex and reticulated outdoor foam, understanding the right type of foam is essential for durability, comfort, and performance in modern furniture. This detailed guide explores foam types, quality benchmarks, and key differences between indoor and outdoor applications for manufacturers, retailers, and B2B buyers.
Startup Spotlight Series: Furniture Innovators Redefining the Industry
The startups featured here aren’t just building furniture businesses — they are reshaping the furniture lifecycle.
Historic JTB Furniture to Suspend Operations After Nearly a Century
JTB Furniture — a family-rooted manufacturer established in 1932 that later became part of Prime Hospitality in 2024 — confirmed it will shut down factory operations next month, a decision the company says reflects ongoing industry challenges and strategic realignment.
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.
HORESTCO Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
At HORESTCO, furniture is crafted by hands that understand materials, design, and longevity. Our team of experienced professionals — carpenters, welders, weavers, and finishing specialists — meticulously construct each piece to ensure superior performance and enduring beauty.
IKEA Under Siege in the Global Furniture War with Amazon, Temu and Online Marketplaces
Once a near-unbeatable force in home goods, IKEA is confronting slowing growth, cost headwinds and a new landscape where consumers demand low prices, convenience and fast delivery. To respond, the Swedish giant is overhauling its strategy, expanding formats, and embracing digital and omnichannel retail as it fights to retain relevance in a marketplace dominated by digital giants like Amazon and Temu.
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.
