IMM Furniture Shows Cologne to return next June 2023

Next year's imm cologne, traditionally a January show, will take place from 4-7th June as a one-off 'spring edition', organiser Koelnmesse has announced, stating that the dates have been chosen in close consultation with its market partners. “Today, the imm cologne advisory board gave the concept proposed by Koelnmesse for the imm spring edition in June 2023 the green light unanimously," says Gerald Böse, Koelnmesse's CEO. "This concept will ensure that imm... ... [View more]

Furniture retail sales fall to year low in July 2022

Furniture retail sales fell during July on last month but rose against an annual comparison, marking the lowest figure so far this year. According to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics, furniture and lighting retail sales decreased 20.7% to £1.22bn from £1.54bn in June. Compared to the previous year, sales increased 2.5% from £1.19bn. Floorcovering retail sales were also down month-on-month by 19.7% to £199.2m from £248.3m. Compared to the same time last year, sales incre... ... [View more]