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2020 shows us in a dramatic way that we are part of nature. In this nature we all leave our footprint and it is our personal responsibility to keep it as small as possible ecologically.
Oct 19 2020 News
The green furniture industry. How much sustainability is still possible? Good news and bad news at the beginning. The good news is that the furniture industry is greener and better positioned than many other industries in terms of sustainability in its processes. The bad news is that it is not enough. A rethink and further development is therefore required. We take a loo... learn more
Costes Chair by Philippe Starck
Oct 16 2020 News
Classic of furniture design: Costes Chair Furniture classics can be used to furnish living rooms in style. They often become the centre of a room or flat. After all, classics are not only characterised by the fact that they are real eye-catchers, but also by their outstanding workmanship. Here we present another furniture classic of our ser... learn more
Maintain an overview outdoors: the camera is equipped with an infrared night mode and a sound-light alarm and, thanks to installed microphones and loudspeakers, enables two-way communication.
Oct 15 2020 News
Smart systems: home automation of the future A large number of products and ideas are found behind terms like smart home, home automation or intelligent building technology. Most of them are still often single or island solutions. However, there are the first system solutions. learn more
Simply hold your mobile up to the terminal and, hey presto, your goods have been paid for.
Oct 13 2020 News
How customers prefer to pay today Cash is not dying out, but paying with a smartphone is becoming more and more popular. Retailers need to adjust to the fact that the rapid growth of mobile payments will continue. learn more
Table and bench from the bulthaup b Solitaire series
Oct 13 2020 News
Solitaires set themselves skilfully in scene Creative single objects are the highlight of individually furnished rooms. Even solitaires designed for the series often have the characteristics of unmistakable unique pieces in terms of material and surface. learn more
Number of the month: Furniture investment after VAT reduction
Oct 04 2020 News
Number of the month: Furniture investment after VAT reduction Together with GfK, we present facts and figures about the furniture market every month. This month's topic is the impact of the VAT reduction ... learn more
Put it back! Many buyers take advantage of the right of return, but for dealers this can be a problem.
Sep 15 2020 News
New ways in the fight against returns Returns are a problem in online retailing - but now there are some creative ways to reduce the number of returns. This is also interesting for the furniture trade. learn more
ICONIC AWARDS 2021: Innovative Interior - The trend barometer of the interior industry
Sep 02 2020 News
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ICONIC AWARDS 2021: Innovative Interior - The trend barometer of the interior industry The German Design Council will once again be recognising outstanding designs from the interiors sector in 2021. The submissions deadline for the ICONIC AWARDS 2021: Innovative Interior is 16 October 2020. The award will be bestowed in the categories Bathroom and Wellness, Office and Workplace, Build... learn more
Number of the month: place of residence meets purchasing power
Sep 01 2020 News
Number of the month: place of residence meets purchasing power Together with GfK, we present facts and figures about the furniture market every month. This month we show how much your place of living has to do with the amount spent on furniture. learn more
Kinvaro T-Slim is the thinnest and most efficient fitting ever developed by GRASS. The flap lift-up solution won a Red Dot Award in the Product Design category in spring 2020.
Aug 26 2020 News
Hidden technology: an almost invisible solution for lift-up flaps The less space technology takes up in furniture, the more storage space is ultimately available for the user. With the new Kinvaro T-Slim flap-lift mechanism, GRASS has now developed a thin fitting that provides just that: almost invisible technology that creates maximum space. learn more
Furniture industry: Losses remain manageable
Aug 25 2020 News
Furniture industry: Losses remain manageable The corona pandemic has also caused a drop in sales in the German furniture industry. However, in contrast to stationary trade, the sale of furniture and home accessories on the Internet has continued to pick up speed. According to the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM), the losses f... learn more
Online furniture is bought on Sundays
Aug 24 2020 News
Online furniture is bought on Sundays More and more people buy their products on the Internet. Last year, sales in online retailing already rose by more than eleven percent to a record 72.6 billion euros, reports the German E-Commerce and Mail Order Association. The Corona pandemic has now given online trade a further boost, which is al... learn more
HAY has always supported young designers, and this is also the mission of the Swiss Textile Institute (STF). The HAY LAB in the STF doubles as a creative environment for students and an Open Space for the public.
Aug 19 2020 News
Beyond the showroom: creating new buying experiences Bricks-and-mortar retail is changing. More and more brands are coming up with solutions that connect the point of sale with the digital world – and not just since corona. These ideas put the customer at the heart of all the company’s activities. Is the showroom being replaced? Here... learn more
Newsletters can encourage existing customers to buy other products – providing the mailings are good.
Aug 10 2020 News
The renaissance of e-mail marketing Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube – there are so many new opportunities for marketing. But that shouldn’t hide the fact that another channel still delivers excellent results: E-mail marketing seems to have been left behind slightly because of the constant reports about the ne... learn more
With before-and-after pictures the viewer can orientate himself faster and compare the result better.
Aug 05 2020 News
7 tips: Present references effectively One swallow doesn't make a summer. And the mere photo of the finished kitchen does not tempt you to buy it. If you want to present references effectively and prove expertise, tell the story of the transformation. Before pictures are as much a part of it as a beautifully staged result. learn more
RUGXSTYLE Marrakesh rug, finished with WELLTEX® acoustic backing
Aug 04 2020 News
Acoustic furniture for a quieter indoor environment Excessively loud noises create stress and reduce productivity. Acoustic furnishings made with sound-absorbing materials are a way to achieve improved room acoustics and more peace and quiet. learn more
Number of the month: Expenses for a new kitchen
Aug 01 2020 News
Number of the month: Expenses for a new kitchen Together with GfK, we present facts and figures about the furniture market every month. This month we are talking about the respectable sum of:  learn more
The versatile Profilsystem by Flötotto, also available for children’s rooms
Jul 29 2020 News
Cleverly designed children’s furniture A changing table is required for a limited number of months, but a chest of drawers is needed for much longer. It’s worth choosing furniture that’s high quality and versatile for children’s bedrooms too. Ideally, kids’ furniture is robust, able to grow with your child or take... learn more
Environmental psychology: How spaces influence us
Jul 28 2020 News
Environmental psychology: How spaces influence us What qualities must the design of a space have in order for it to foster creative and focused work with minimum levels of stress? The study “Environmental Psychology for a New World of Work” by the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering analysed a variety of empirical studies to... learn more
Christian Schneider is Director of Strategy at Agentur Pilot and supervises the “pilot Radar” study. He regularly presents the latest results on the study’s website.
Jul 23 2020 News
Credibility – the best strategy (not only) in times of crisis What is the best approach to advertising in the age of the coronavirus? Focusing on credibility, according to the “pilot Radar” study by Agentur Pilot. The study is a useful guide because it was launched right at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. We asked Chris Schneider, Director of S... learn more
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