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Danish design company Bolia is expanding its store network in Germany. It will open its third Munich store on 16 October 2026, followed by a new location in Mannheim on 6 November.
The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation (Phase II) into XXXLutz’s planned takeover of Porta on 12 October 2026. XXXLutz notified the deal in September, and the Commission aims to reach a decision by 25 February 2027. Opening Phase II does not prejudge whether the deal will be approved or blocked.
Werner Brändl, a gallerist and passionate connoisseur of antique rugs and textiles, died on 28 September 2026 aged 77. He ran Galerie Kelim in Würzburg, Germany, and had a particular focus on Anatolian flatweaves.
Seref Ozen, internationally known as a dealer in antique rugs and textiles, has died following an illness in Istanbul at the age of 59.
Bastian Siglreithmaier (29) has been Global Director of the Domotex, Didacta, Parts2clean and SurfaceTechnology Germany trade fairs at Deutsche Messe AG since 1 August 2026. He heads the newly established "Trade and Consumer Fairs" business unit.
Kibek has reopened its Berlin-Spandau branch as a flagship store following a three-month refurbishment. Managing director Lisa Sachau opened the store together with sales director Manuel Colpo and branch manager Sabrina Römer. The sales area spans 12,500 square metres across two floors.
Westwing has opened a flagship store in its home city of Munich – a further step in expanding the online furniture retailer's bricks-and-mortar presence, following its pop-up store near Odeonsplatz.
IMM Cologne is developing its brand architecture further: at the next edition, taking place in Cologne from 19 to 22 January 2027, two new sub-brands, "Global Sourcing" and "Retail Furniture", will join the established umbrella brand.