×
Belgian carpet specialist Casalis is realigning its company structure from early September, according to a report by industry portal Interieur Journaal. The company will in future focus exclusively on its collections of high-quality carpets, poufs and acoustic products.
Peter Wülfing is retiring on 1 September 2026 after six years as purchasing director of German furniture buying group Einrichtungspartnerring VME. The former head of purchasing at Smidt Wohncenter (now Ostermann) first became involved in the purchasing committee of the Union association and was appointed its head of purchasing in 2010.
Reza Rejaye is handing over the wholesale business he founded 35 years ago, Rezas Oriental & Modern Rugs ApS in Odense, Denmark: from 1 January 2027, Danish trading organisation Inbogulve amba will take over its operations. Rejaye is stepping down as owner but will support the transition as a consultant.
The Kibek store in Kassel, in the German state of Hesse, is celebrating its 35th anniversary at its site on Knorrstraße this year. The branch moved there in February 1991 from Treppenstraße in the city centre, and Kibek has now been present in Kassel for almost 60 years in total.
Egyptian carpet manufacturer Oriental Weavers generated a net profit of more than EGP 1 billion (around EUR 17.1m) in the second quarter of 2026 – the first time it has passed that mark within a single quarter. Revenue rose 13% year-on-year to EGP 7.0 billion (around EUR 119.9m), while EBITDA climbed 18% to EGP 0.9 billion. Net profit reached EGP 1.1 billion, up 98% on the same quarter last year, with the margin widening to 16.1%.
Diana van Splunter is stepping down as Chief Operating Officer of Best Wool Carpets on 27 August 2026. She joined the Dutch specialist in wool carpets and carpet flooring in 2022.
Christoph Wackerbauer, most recently Managing Director of Brüder Schlau and the Hammer retail chain, is moving to the Obi Group. He takes on the role of Country Manager Obi Hungary – a position he previously held there from 2009 to 2015.
The world's largest flooring manufacturer, Mohawk Industries, has reported second-quarter 2026 results that significantly exceeded expectations. Net sales rose 6.8% to USD 3.0 billion (approx. EUR 2.63 billion), with adjusted earnings per share of USD 3.67.
European online rug retailer Rugvista has reported significant gains for the second quarter of 2026. Net revenue rose by 15.6% to SEK 173.9 million (approx. EUR 15.7 million; prior year: SEK 150.5 million), while operating profit improved from SEK 7.1 million to SEK 20.5 million.