International
News and analysis on the global furniture industry: Reports on overseas markets, sourcing issues, tracking & transportation trends for furniture imports and exports.
Portugal Home Week opens as officials focus on continued international growth
As international markets and fairs resume around the world, Portuguese home furnishings manufacturers brought their […]
June 21, 2022
How the Shanghai shutdown ripple effect is impacting port volume
As supply issues continue in Shanghai, the Port of Oakland reported another monthly loss in […]
May 23, 2022
Ingka makes $3B bet on Ikea stores
Major Ikea stakeholder is placing its bets on the future of in-store retailing.
May 11, 2022
Ikea makes decision on pay for Russian staff
Ikea halted operations in the country in March.
May 9, 2022
U.S. government pulls the trigger on China tariff review
The time has come for the U.S. Trade Representative’s statutory four-year review of the China […]
May 5, 2022
Beijing COVID lockdowns spread concerns over economic fallout
How dominant is China in key home textiles categories? Here are the numbers…
April 28, 2022
How a linens and gift manufacturer is helping the soldiers in Ukraine
The CEO of Arte Italica Crown Linen Designs shares how the company is helping the […]
April 15, 2022
Proposte 2022 set to showcase new fabrics, curtains
This year’s Proposte fabric and curtain expo will feature exhibitors from a dozen countries as […]
April 15, 2022
Heimtextil unveils layout for summer show
Heimtextil’s one-time “summer special” edition will in some ways resemble a pre-pandemic show and in […]
April 6, 2022
IHGF Delhi Fair draws buyers from 92 countries
The 53rd edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair wrapped on April 2 with thousands of […]
April 4, 2022