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Hometex Winter 2025, taking place on 19–20 November in Bad Salzuflen, offers trade visitors an efficient platform for purchasing and inspiration. For the first time, all exhibitors will be concentrated in Hall 21, presenting an even broader range of carpets and home textiles than in the previous year – from machine-made to handcrafted collections, from modern designs to natural materials. With free admission, complimentary catering and parking directly in front of the hall, the visit is particularly convenient. Within just two days, visitors can meet numerous suppliers, compare collections and discover the latest trends for 2026.
From 26 to 29 October 2025, IDD Cologne (Interior Design Days Cologne) will celebrate its premiere. The new event format brings together around 100 premium brands from the living, hospitality and contract sectors at 15 locations across the city. Its aim is to make high-quality interior design a tangible experience in an urban setting.
The Inter Ikea Group – the global franchise owner and product developer of the Ikea brand – reports stable results for financial year 2025, with both sales volumes and customer numbers up by 3 %. Although total revenue declined slightly to EUR 44.6 billion (previous year: EUR 45.1 billion), average price reductions of around 10 % over the past two years led to higher sales volumes. Online retail remains a key growth driver, now accounting for 28 % of total revenue.
The Carpetright brand has come to a final end in the Netherlands. According to the daily newspaper De Telegraaf, efforts to find an investor for the insolvent flooring retailer Carpet-Land have failed.
Rugvista has appointed Ebba Ljungerud as its permanent CEO and Group President. She had already held the position on an interim basis since October 2024 and is stepping down from the Board of Directors in connection with the appointment. Ljungerud has been a member of Rugvista’s Board since May 2023 and brings extensive experience from senior roles at Kindred Group, Betsson and Paradox Interactive, where she also served as Group CEO.
According to the official consolidated financial statements, Deutsche Messe AG (DMAG) generated revenue of EUR 296.6 million in fiscal year 2024, exceeding its target but falling short of the previous year’s figure of EUR 353.9 million. Operating profit (EBITDA) reached EUR 29 million, compared with EUR 60.5 million a year earlier, while net profit stood at EUR 18.1 million. The company’s subsidiaries in China and Turkey performed particularly well, increasing their revenues by 23 per cent. In contrast, lower income from Hannover Messe and Domotex had a negative impact.
Ninety-three of the roughly 170 Hammer stores have been saved. An investor group called the ReThink consortium is taking over the locations of the insolvent retailer as part of an asset deal. According to the company, around 1,200 jobs will also be preserved. The new owners plan to transform the business model from a traditional DIY and home improvement concept into an “all-in-one” service offering.
Ege Carpets has found a successor for outgoing CEO Rune Stephansen. The new head of the Danish textile flooring manufacturer is Claus Beier, who most recently served as CEO of the foundry group Birn.
The M.O.W. 2025 furniture fair concluded on 25 September with a strong result. Over five days, the event in Bad Salzuflen generated optimism, new orders and a clear sense of momentum. With 558 exhibitors from 39 countries and 43 percent international visitors, the fair once again confirmed its European and global relevance.