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Furniture prices slip as UK inflation steadies amid mixed cost pressures
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (170+ words) UK inflation remained unchanged in February 2026, while furniture prices declined, reflecting continued pressure on the home furnishings sector. According to the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) held at 3.0% year-on-year, with a monthly increase of 0.4%. Price movements…...
Vietnam surges ahead as China’s grip on U.S. furniture imports weakens
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (208+ words) Vietnam has strengthened its position as the leading supplier of furniture to the United States, as China's share of imports continues to decline sharply amid tariff pressures and geopolitical tensions. Total U.S. furniture imports fell 11% in 2025 to $22.7bn, driven largely by a…...
War risk clouds Europe’s interiors outlook as energy, rates and sentiment come under pressure
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (252+ words) Escalating tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict are increasing pressure on financial markets, with potential knock-on effects for the European furniture and interiors sector through higher energy costs, tighter financial conditions and weakening business sentiment. In a new market analysis,…...
Homeware sales dip again despite overall retail growth on UK high street
1+ week, 2+ day ago (179+ words) Homeware sales dip again despite overall retail growth on UK high street'InteriorDaily UK homeware sales have declined for a second consecutive week, highlighting continued pressure on the category despite broader retail growth. According to the latest BDO High Street Sales…...
Economists warn that Polish consumer spending to weaken in coming months
1+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) Polish retail sales showed moderate growth in February 2026, but economists warn that consumer spending is likely to weaken in the coming months as the impact of geopolitical tensions and rising fuel prices begins to take hold. According to ING, retail…...
US economy ends 2025 with growth revised downwards
1+ week, 6+ day ago (169+ words) US economy ends 2025 with growth revised downwards'InteriorDaily New data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that the American economy grew significantly less than previously expected at the end of 2025. According to revised figures released on March 13, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP)…...
Homeware sales on UK High Street dip despite strong retail growth
2+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) UK homeware sales on the high street declined for the first time in eight weeks, signaling uneven recovery across retail categories. According to BDO's latest data, homewares like-for-like sales fell by 0.7%, despite a weak comparison base from last year. In-store…...
UK furniture store card spending edges up as shoppers remain cautious
3+ week, 2+ day ago (181+ words) Consumer card spending in UK furniture stores rose slightly in February 2026, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spending Index, reflecting cautious but continuing demand in the sector. Spending in furniture stores increased 0.5% year-on-year, while the number of transactions grew 1.4% compared…...
Wet February hits UK retail footfall, adding pressure to home and furniture stores
3+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) Exceptionally wet weather in February kept shoppers away from UK retail destinations, contributing to a 4.7% year-on-year drop in total footfall, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic data covering the four weeks from 1 to 28 February 2026. The decline was seen across all retail…...
A prime-time investigation sends shockwaves through retail
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) A prime-time investigation sends shockwaves through retail'InteriorDaily A furniture retailer has removed promotional offers from its website shortly after being publicly criticised in a national television investigation, fuelling speculation about its commercial future The scrutiny came from the Danish public…...