30.06.2025
Hammer stores: Self-administered insolvency filed – operations to continue

The Brüder Schlau Group, which includes the nationwide Hammer retail chain, filed for insolvency under self-administration on June 26th, 2025. The application has already been approved by the district court in Bielefeld. The company cites structural challenges in the market environment and ongoing financial pressures as reasons for the move. According to an official press release, all Hammer stores are expected to remain open.
30.06.2025
Kibek: Manuel Colpo takes over as Head of Sales

Since June 1st, Manuel Colpo has been the new Head of Sales at the carpet retail chain Kibek. He succeeds Daniel Voigt and is now responsible for the company’s 16 locations throughout Germany. Colpo brings extensive industry experience to the role, having previously served as Head of Sales at Depot and in a senior position at Lidl.
12.06.2025
Lano fully acquired by Belgotex
According to the online portal Made in, textile group Belgotex (which includes Associated Weavers and Balsan) has acquired 100% of Lano. The group, led by Stephan Colle, had already taken a 60% stake in Lano in 2022, while the remaining 40% were held by the Lano family.
12.06.2025
Balta Home announces major job cuts
Belgian carpet manufacturer Balta Home is planning to cut 529 jobs as part of a major restructuring, according to a report by the newspaper DW. The sites in Sint-Eloois-Vijve and Sint-Baafs-Vijve would be affected, where the production of yarn, as well as the weaving and finishing of carpets, is to be discontinued.10.06.2025
Flanders Flooring Days 2025 with more exhibitors and visitors

The fourth edition of Flanders Flooring Days took place in Kortrijk and the surrounding area from 2 to 5 June. Local companies, including Balta Home, Osta Carpets, Ragolle and Verbatex, presented themselves in 17 regional showrooms, while over 100 other international brands exhibited at The Hub exhibition centre in Kortrijk.
06.06.2025
Rugvista moves into new corporate site in Malmö
Online retailer Rugvista has moved into its new corporate site on Lodgatan in Malmö. The 13,700 sqm facility combines headquarters, warehouse, and logistics operations under one roof.
06.06.2025
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 sees record international participation

The 27th edition of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor further strengthened its role as the leading flooring platform in Asia. Held from May 26th to 28th at the NECC Shanghai, the show attracted 83,056 trade visitors from 124 countries – a new record in terms of country representation. Among them were 18,121 international visitors.
06.06.2025
Möbel Rieger switches from VME to Begros

At the end of the year, Möbel Rieger will leave the buying group Einrichtungspartnerring VME and join Begros as of January 1st, 2026. With this move, Begros increases its number of members to 15.
23.05.2025
Westwing continues to grow in Europe
In the first half of 2025, Westwing has significantly expanded its presence across Europe. With market entries in Luxembourg, Denmark and Sweden, the online interior brand is now active in 15 European countries. At the same time, the company has opened new physical stores in Leipzig (Specks Hof) and Paris (Printemps Haussmann), strengthening its omnichannel approach.