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UK furniture manufacturer plunges into liquidation - in business since 1980
A UK furniture company has collapsed into liquidation after decades in business A UK furniture manufacturer has entered liquidation after operating since 1980. Liquidators have been appointed to Kontoor South Wales Limited during a virtual meeting…
22 Genius Pieces Of Furniture That'll Help Maximize Your Tiny Living Space
Promising review: 'The perfect little table for a small space. I needed something for our tiny office/living room/guest room. This made the space so much more versatile without taking up valuable square footage. Easily folds when not in use, simple…
This Chair doubles as a Floor Lamp for quirky, multipurpose furniture for tiny homes
Most furniture is remarkably obedient. It goes where you put it, does what it was designed to do, and asks nothing back. A sofa is a sofa. A side table holds your coffee and your remote and maybe a plant you keep meaning to water. The relationship…
UK furniture chain closes 11 stores after crashing into administration - 70 jobs lost
The family furniture chain has collapsed into administration after 45 years of trading A popular family furniture chain has entered administration, forcing the closure of 11 stores and putting dozens of staff out of work. Pagazzi Lighting, renowned…
Why IKEA is struggling in Korea
It is Tuesday afternoon at IKEA's Gwangmyeong store on the outskirts of Seoul. On the second floor, Lee, a man in his 30s visiting with his wife and 1-year-old child, is busy taking photos of furniture displays. He says he came not to shop, but to…
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Urban Ladder's new campaign spotlights city-specific aspirations
Urban Ladder has rolled out a new campaign in partnership with Lowe Lintas, adopting a city-first approach to brand storytelling. The campaign draws on insights from “State of States”, a proprietary study by Lowe Lintas that examines…
Koala IPO priced at 10.5-times FY26 earnings as books open
IPO hopeful Koala has fetched an enterprise valuation of $260 million, representing 10.5-times forecast pro forma EBITDA for this financial year. A term sheet sent by the online furniture retailer's bankers on Monday said institutional bids into…
40 UK companies collapse into administration - full list for first week of March
Among the most high-profile administrations are BrewDog and GAME In just the first week of March, a shocking 40 companies entered administration, according to notices published in The Gazette, the UK's official public record. The businesses span…
How modern artisans are redefining furniture design
What's the story African artisans are making waves in the world of contemporary furniture design, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics. Their work not only preserves cultural heritage but also introduces innovative designs that…
UK retailer shuts 11 stores and cuts 70 jobs after falling into administration
A beloved family furniture retailer has collapsed into administration, triggering the closure of 11 outlets and leaving dozens of employees jobless. Pagazzi Lighting, well-known throughout Scotland and Northern England, was established nearly five…
IKEA is relaunching a cult piece… and it's set to transform your home in 2026
For 2026, one unexpected material is stepping into the spotlight. And according to design watchers, a revived piece from IKEA could become one of the most talked-about furniture items of the year. Every year brings its share of décor…
As AI reshapes the labor market, Taskrabbit is poised to benefit, CEO says
Trade jobs like plumbing are supposed to be among the hardest for AI to replace. For Ania Smith, the CEO of Taskrabbit, that's good news. Taskrabbit, founded in 2008 by Leah Solivan, is a platform where gig workers can offer their services for a…
Buying furniture? These AI tools can help plan your space
What's the story From designing and placing furniture to buying them, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the whole process. With innovative tools that optimize space, visualize layouts, and directly connect to real products, AI is…
Time running out to rescue 'forgotten forests' under plantations, charity warns
England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned. The Woodland Trust warns the Government is falling far short of targets to restore…
Separate Beds, Separate Peace
In Downton Abbey, there is a room in the mansion simply referred to as “Lady Cora's bedroom.” Lord Grantham? He has his own as well. But no one weeps or thinks this smacks of a lack of intimacy between the two. If you watched the…
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