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The XXXLutz Group continues its expansion and is opening its 50th furniture store in Austria from 2 to 4 July. Located in Nußdorf-Debant near Lienz, the company is revitalising a vacant property previously occupied by its former competitor Kika/Leiner.
One of Germany's most significant textile treasures is set to be restored: the Croy Tapestry, owned by the University of Greifswald and woven around 1554 by Peter Heymans in Stettin, is currently being examined and cleaned at the Pomeranian State Museum. The work, a monumental piece measuring some 31 square metres, was officially set in motion on 27 June 2026.
The Hometex Summer trade fair in Bad Salzuflen drew to a close on 25 June 2026, setting a new record for visitor numbers. Despite midsummer temperatures, the atmosphere among trade visitors and exhibitors in the exhibition halls was thoroughly positive.
In exactly one week, on 24 and 25 June 2026, Bad Salzuflen will become the central hub for the industry. The @Hometex trade fair will present the complete home and house textiles range in two fully occupied halls. Hall 20 serves as the platform for the entire textile product range, spanning from bed linen and towelling to cushions, decorative fabrics, sun protection and rugs.
Die Fachmärkte für Heim-Ausstattung GmbH & Co. Nord KG continues to expand within the specialist home interior retail sector. Operating under the name Heimtex Nord, the company has acquired a total of six former locations from the insolvent Hammer Group and has successively rebranded them.
The Copenhagen design festival 3 Days of Design established itself firmly as a global industry event alongside the Milan Design Week in June 2026. Around 570 brands presented their innovations across the entire city area in eight curated design districts. Under the official theme "Make This Moment Matter", the core focus was heavily placed on sustainability, longevity and meaningful design.
The world's largest flooring manufacturer, Mohawk Industries (Karastan, Unilin, Mohawk Home), has announced a leadership transition. Paul De Cock, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will take over as Chief Executive Officer effective 30 September 2026.