LMRC Market Watch
FURNITURE & home and accessories
Ikea leather sofas that are really plastic: Furniture company offering refunds to customers after it admitted making chairs out of the wrong material
International, Mail Online N.2971
February 05, 2016
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Store admits that some of its sofas are made from a leather-look material
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Company offering refunds to customers who feel they have been misled
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Gilles Belley Designs New Modular Furniture System: 'Rooms'
International, Design & Trend, N.2847
January 27, 2016
Furniture pieces are typically placed within a built space to identify its functionality. But what if the furniture is the built space? French designer Gilles Belley explores this idea with his new furniture system aptly called “Rooms."
Outdoor design is giving indoor style a run for its money
International, RJ, N.2763
January 21, 2016
Somewhere between where the hardwood ends and the cement edging begins lies the transterior. It's a space where the threshold between the interior and exterior melts away and a new space is created, one that is comfortable and functional year-round and adds depth and dimension to the average home.
IKEA FACING LAWSUITS CLAIMING ITS FURNITURE IS UNBALANCED, DANGEROUS
International, Eye Witness News, N.2463
January 07, 2016
In two wrongful death lawsuits -- one filed days ago and another filed in May 2015 -- the families of Camden Ellis and Curren Collas said the young boys were crushed by falling Ikea dressers.
Key home styling trends in 2016
International, 7 Days, N.2462
January 07, 2016
Home decor fans get as much pleasure from beautifully designed interiors as fashionistas get from clothes, but even the most devoted don’t want (and can’t afford) to be such dedicated followers of trends that it means redecorating every season.
Let's Create Awesome And Wonderful Room With Using The Beach Decorations For Home: Home Decor
International, Buzz Killed, N.2392
January 01, 2016
Hello guys, how are you today? Hopefully that you are in good condition. By the way, what do you know about our theme today? What do you know about the beach decorations for home?
King Koil offers up to 45% discount during DSF
UAE, Kaleej Times, N.2257
January 01, 2016
dubai - A great night's sleep is always the perfect gift so buy the best gift from King Koil where discounts of up to 45 per cent will be given on purchases of mattress and bed accessories during the 32-day Dubai Shopping Festival, or DSF.
Online furniture retailer Urban Ladder expects $200 million in revenue by mid next year
international, The Economic Times, N.2085
December 28, 2015
BENGALURU: Online furniture retailer Urban Ladder expects to break even on an operational basis when its revenue reaches $200 million, which may happen by the middle of next year.
Furniture Store Performance Report for 2015
international, Furniture Today, N.2082
December 27, 2015
Stationary upholstery and master bedroom now comprise a larger portion of furniture stores sales. Both categories gained one percentage point of share this year, with stationary accounting for 24% of sales and master bedroom at 12%.
Global furniture market 2016: industry size, share, analysis, trends, and forecasts to 2018 made available by top research firm
International, Wha Tech, N.2081
December 27, 2015
Save time and money with the readily accessible key market data included in the report. The market data is clearly presented and can be easily incorporated into presentations, internal reports.
5 specialist Dubai furniture stores
International, What's on, N.2180
December 27, 2015
The Emporium is a treasure trove of antiques and vintage-style furniture that will take you on a trip through time. There’s always a lot to see so give yourself plenty of time to browse the vast range of larger pieces, like four poster beds, chaise lounges, and dining room tables that would have satisfied even Marie Antoinette’s extravagant tastes.
Expo for textiles, light industries set for opening
Bahrain, Arab News, N.2089
December 26, 2015
DAMMAM: The 6th Winter International Trade Exhibition for Textiles and Light Industries opens on Sunday. The seven-day expo showcases the latest developments in the light industrial sector across the Kingdom.
IKEA land brought in $8.63 million for ACT government
International, Canberra Times, N.2086
December 23, 2015
IKEA's arrival in Canberra saw the multinational flat-pack furniture giant shell out $8.63 million to the ACT government for its land.
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/ikea-land-brought-in-863-million-for-act-government-20151223-gltx9e.html#ixzz3vViSOlw9
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Sandalyeci opens new flagship showroom in Dubai
UAE, Kaleej Times, N.1981
December 18, 2015
Sandalyeci, leading Turkish furniture brand, has launched its new flagship showroom on Al Quoz/Umm Suqeim junction opposite Mall of Emirates. The grand opening was attended and officiated by Mustafa Levent Bilgen, Ambassador of Turkey to UAE, and Erdem Ozan, Consulate General in the presence of Sandalyeci owners Hasan Basterzi, Kerim Basterzi andSeyma Basterzi, dignitaries and members of the Press.
Atmosphere, a new concept of modern home furniture innovation in the kingdom
KSA, Zawya, N.1966
December 16, 2015
9 Billion Riyals spending in the Saudi furniture market
Atmosphere Company opened yesterday its First Showroom in Riyadh located near King Abdullah Financial district. Specialized in high-end modern furniture and interior design services, Atmosphere flagship boutique's grand opening was attended by businessmen, VIP's, industry specialists and Media representatives.
High Point furniture showroom operator withdraws IPO bid
International, Winston Salem Journal, N.1897
December 14, 2015
International Market Centers Inc., the owner of the main furniture showroom buildings in High Point and Las Vegas, said in a regulatory filing Monday that it is withdrawing its request for an initial public offering.
7 Festive Home Accessories That Aren't Cheesy
International, Ocean Drive, N.1894
December 14, 2015
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The Pedro Pedestal table with lacquered glass top and metal base is “a beautiful, bold color with geometric design that would look perfect next to any sofa.” Roche Bobois ($1,125). 450 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, 305-444-1017
Online Furniture Market in India Taking Baby Steps
International, Indian Express, N.1686
December 05, 2015
It was in the year 2014, when Ajit Shegaonkar had a terrible experience getting his personal wardrobe made. While running from branded stores for ready-made furniture to local carpenters, he realised that the space is riddled with problems. Even if the local carpenters customise furniture, issues of aesthetic sense, pricing, quality, delivery, installation or after-sales support leave a lot to be desired.
Ikea May Open Its First Store in Morocco Soon
Moroco, Moroco World News, N.1683
December 04, 2015
Rabat – Morocco’s first Ikea store could be opened very soon near Casablanca, after Moroccan authorities suspended the project over a dispute with Sweden over the Western Sahara.
Citing sources from Ikea Morocco, Alyaoum24 reported that the Swedish furniture giant is due to open its first store in the city of Zenata, located between Casablanca and the capital Rabat, within three weeks.
IKEA Group Thanks Its Co-Workers With a $111 Million Total Contribution Into the Tack! Retirement Fund
International, Yahoo News , N.1682
December 03, 2015
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA--(Marketwired - December 04, 2015) - IKEA Group announced today that in its second year of contributions to the Tack! retirement fund -- the IKEA Group loyalty program -- $111 million total will be allocated into retirement funds of co-workers around the world.
You Can Totally Sit On This Balloon Animal Furniture
International, GiZmodo, N.1680
December 03, 2015
Inflatable furniture isn’t a new idea. College dorms are filled with blow-up sofas and air-filled mattresses. But none of them look like designer Seungjin Yang’s inflatable pieces, which are created using the same balloons a birthday party clown relies on to entertain screaming children.
Furniture Maker Marc Fish Listens to a Sea Shell
International, The Wall Street Journal, N.1678
December 01, 2015
Marc Fish is a celebrated British furniture maker whose bespoke pieces can command upward of $150,000. But as recently as 2006, he was working for a handful of local clients and driving a taxi on weekends while searching for a creative direction.
IKEA campaign offers brighter future for Syrian refugees
Jordon, UNHCR The UN Refugee Agency, N.1677
November 29, 2015
AZRAQ REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan, Nov 30 (UNHCR) – A planned solar farm is set to transform the lives of thousands of displaced Syrians living in Jordan's barren northern desert, thanks to donations from IKEA's Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign.
Inside Ikea's Innovation Lab For The Future Of Better Living
Source: Fast Company Design N.1639
November 23, 2015
Ikea usually keeps a close lid on what it is working on next. But withSpace10, an innovation lab recently opened in Copenhagen's hipmeatpacking district, Ikea is looking to change all that. The Swedish furniture giant is throwing the doors wide open to progressive thinkers who want to help solve the next couple decades' biggest home design problems, all on Ikea's dime.
Plug Table: A Dual Solution to Furniture Assembly and Transportation
Source: Coree77 N.1581
November 25, 2015
It is a matter of fact that when we purchase a piece of furniture, we are often inevitably forced to deal with issues of assembly and transportation. These "problematic" aspects of furniture production and anatomy is where my project started and how the idea behind the Plug Table came to fruition. This table features alternative joinery and assembly/disassembly solutions that make moving and storing furniture a light and effortless process.
Thermoelectric Ikea Furniture Could Charge Your Phone With Energy From Your Coffee
Source: Gizmodo N.1531
November 22, 2015
technology is bringing it closer to reality, with companies like Alphabet Energy—recently profiled by NPR—developing thermoelectric generators using nano-scale materials (more on that below).
IKEA Centres Russia reveals phase one of major food court investment
Source: Retail Times N.1463
November 18, 2015
IKEA Centres Russia, the largest shopping centre operator in Russia and part of the IKEA Group, is presenting the result of phase one of its €30m food-court upgrade programme at two of its largest MEGA shopping centres.
Lals plans to open 10 Homes R Us stores in Saudi Arabia
UAE, The National Business N.1675
April 18, 2015
Lals Group, the Dubai-based retailer that owns Lamcy Plaza, plans to open 10 Homes R Us Stores in Saudi Arabia as part of a major push into the kingdom.
The group has been in discussions with Saudi and Qatari partners to bring its home furniture brand to the country as UAE retailers face increasing competition domestically.
