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1. Brands give foreign traders a wedge
Big moves by China into the Indian furniture market may have been redressed by revived local players. But design and branding continue to make inroads.
13 Nov 2009
2. Luxury of the great outdoors
A consequence of the credit crunch in the US is a return to home décor. The "outdoors indoors" is a luxury which homeowners are continuing to demand, including outside decks and grills.
18 Sept 2009
3. Green furniture brands get an outing
- report from Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2009, Milan
Milan's furniture and furnishing industry fairs gave ecology and sustainability full rein, with brands outdoing each other to present the best green products.
22 May 2009
4. Wardrobe space in Guangzhou's mid-range market
Wardrobe systems (built-in, made-to-measure and walk-in) are gaining popularity in the Mainland home market, forming an integral part of modern decoration.
15 May 2009
5. Hong Kong decorators paint in style
Wuhan's property market has expanded significantly with the rapid growth of the Mainland market overall. With innovative, individualistic styles, Hong Kong decorators have secured a firm foothold in the high end sector.
17 April 2009
6. Amazing, shrinking homes
With US homes getting smaller in response to the economic recession, products sourced in Hong Kong are likely to require a tweak - both in design and sizing.
9 April 2009
7. Strong retro design, new fabrics at Nordic fairs
- report from the Stockholm Furniture and Northern Light fairs.
Stockholm's major furniture and lighting fairs featured strong design and colour, with new fabrics making their appearance for furnishing. Among the star attractions were a new version of the Lamino Chair and a new lamp series called Opal.
6 March 2009
8. Knocking Australian furniture down to size
Australian furniture is getting smaller, to suit mini-sized apartments. The trend towards smaller furniture and fittings presents an opportunity for Hong Kong designers and manufacturers well-acquainted with economy-sized Asian flats.
5 Dec 2008
9. Czech sales in the swim with a quarter million home pools
The Czech Republic's home owners have made the most of their growing affluence, with many investing in home swimming pools - the country is a world leader for numbers of pool owners. There are huge opportunities for suppliers of pumps, steps, goggles and many other products.
3 Oct 2008
10. Wenzhou furniture brand success in the Middle East
After its long history of providing OEM products to international buyers, Wenzhou-made furniture has now successfully joined the ranks of brand exporters. It's opened up the Middle East market through a highly successful franchising operation.
15 Aug 2008
11. Taiwan home improvement chains hammer out Mainland market positions
Confident of the prospects for cross-Strait commercial development, large Taiwan household supplies retailers are planning to expand their business on the Chinese mainland. Key retailers say theyl open hundreds of new outlets.
1 Aug 2008
12. Moveable furniture for the Mexican office
Mexico's vibrant furniture market is changing to link with the trends towards virtual offices and green-friendly. The age of the ornate desk and corner office is changing to accommodate desks, chairs and partitions on wheels.
2 May 2008
13. Tell me condo, condo, condo
Canada's housing starts are expected to head down in 2008, except for the condominium sector, due to the massive supply in Toronto and Vancouver. Demand is driven by family and work requirements.
2 May 2008
14. Zhejiang's furniture makers go domestic
- report from the International Furniture Fair 2008, Dongguan
The cost of furniture production on the Chinese mainland has risen 30% on average since last year. After visiting the furniture fair in Dongguan, many Zhejiang companies said they would try to find a way out by upgrading their products and switching from exports to domestic sales.
11 April 2008
15. Green and striking themes at Swedish design fairs
- report from the Stockholm Furniture and Northern Light fairs 2008
Featuring recycling and use of imaginative or sustainable materials, two large Swedish fairs gave visitors pause for thought. Hong Kong's Lilylin Ltd showed children's furniture under the Pink Pirate brand.
29 Feb 2008
16. Chinese design with stylish accents for French interiors
- report from Planète Meuble and Maison & Objet 2008, Paris
Chinese decorative items such as pots, boxes and fans are favourite purchases for French homeowners, with exotic furniture as a trend, according to buyers at the two major Paris interiors shows. Quality design is a hallmark of the market.
22 Feb 2008
17. Hong Kong's design quality emerges
- report from Atlanta International Gift and Furnishing Market
Hong Kong's B&Y Co Ltd was among exhibitors presenting factory ware at the major gift and furnishing show in the US southern state of Georgia. Low prices are attractive to buyers worried about the current housing downturn - although personalised, creative pieces are the current trend.
1 Feb 2008
18. Green furniture demand flourishes in Canada
Canada's consumer trend towards environmentally-friendly products particularly targets furniture. But retailers find it difficult to source goods at the right price - giving Hong Kong suppliers new opportunities.
21 Dec 2007
19. Design and distribution adjustments pay dividends in the Japanese market
- report from International Furniture Fair, Tokyo 2007
Hong Kong suppliers saw positive results from re-designing products and defining distribution pacts in the Japanese market at the major Tokyo furniture and furnishing exhibition. Both home and office offerings were plentiful and varied - provided they were chairs.
7 Dec 2007
20. Furnishing Ningbo with the world's brands
Zhejiang province has a thriving economy and demand for high-end furniture in Ningbo alone exceeds Rmb1 billion by value. The city is particularly attractive to the world's top brands and there's now a furniture centre for branded sales. The new centre is expected to open for business in the first half of 2008.
30 Nov 2007
 
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