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• February 2023: Inter IKEA Group introduced three collections to encourage households to make more sustainable purchases as part of its new transitional range: Vivid Wonderland, Glorious Green, and Simple Serenity.
• September 2022: Durham Furniture Inc. partnered with Intiaro, a 3D tech company, with an emphasis on 3D strategy and visualization tools to improve the new online and shop experience.

• April 2024: With over 30 years of experience, Addison House, a prominent furniture retailer, joined the prestigious Haute Design Network, curated by Haute Residence. The renowned CEO, Max Alcalay, graciously accepted this exclusive, invite-only network invitation.
• September 2023: Lectra, a prominent global entity in the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries, declared the expansion of its "Furniture on Demand" service into Mexico. This move aims to bolster nearshoring efforts, responding to challenges in the supply chain and prevailing economic conditions.

March 2024: Backed by Ashley Global Retail, the furniture chain acquired Resident Home Inc., a leading digital retailer and wholesaler known for focusing on mattresses and bedding accessories. Resident Home Inc. is renowned for its flagship brands, including Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara, and Siena. The acquisition, approved unanimously by boards, expanded Resident Home Inc.'s home furnishing portfolio and amplified its international presence.

February 2024: IKEA unveiled its latest innovation: the IKEA AI Assistant. This AI-driven tool, found solely on the OpenAI GPT Store, is a comprehensive home design, inspiration, and shopping solution. This launch signifies IKEA's commitment to democratizing planning services, aiming to enhance the lives of a broader audience. The assistant provides tailored furniture and decor recommendations, considering room size, style preferences, sustainability leanings, budget constraints, and functional needs.

• March 2024: Blum, an esteemed Austrian furniture fittings manufacturer, unveiled its latest distributor showroom, "Sliker India," in Jodhpur. This move further solidifies Blum India's extensive network, spanning 130 cities and boasting over 425 outlets nationwide.
• May 2023: Ozone Overseas, a prominent player, is bolstering its domestic manufacturing capabilities and eyeing international markets with significant investments in furniture hardware production. In a strategic move, the company secured a substantial INR 250 crore funding from PAG-backed Nuvama Private Equity, further fueling its growth trajectory.

• February 2023 - Vetra, a leading producer of outdoor furniture products, launched a luxurious outdoor furniture range, which helped the company expand its business and increase production.
• March 2022 - TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) submitted a consultation paper regarding the emergence of more base stations with 5g services for installing and properly functioning brilliant street furniture as smart city technology. The aim is for faster adoption of innovative street furniture.

• October 2022: Marge Carson, a manufacturer of handcrafted furniture based in California, was purchased by Linly Designs, an interior design and retail business in Chicago. The Marge Carson furniture line is famous not just in the United States but also around the world for its high quality, proportional forms, and textiles in the industry.
• January 2022: The Furniture Practice (TFP) acquired Bermondsey-based furniture consultants Operandum. The acquisition of the Operandum was considered an extremely good fit for TFP as it continues to expand its national and international reach.

• May 2023: Oppein Home introduced its newest assortment of kitchen cabinet designs. Renowned for its innovative solutions, Oppein Home consistently pushes the boundaries of kitchen aesthetics and organization.
• January 2023: IKEA invested in new and existing ways to shop and meet people, including new Plan & Order Points, a new distribution center, development of the existing store, and new delivery capabilities. This made it easier and more sustainable to shop at IKEA than ever before.

• In October 2023, The Saatva RX mattress was released as a luxury bed designed for sleepers with chronic back and joint issues such as sciatica and arthritis.
• In June 2023, KKR & Co handed over ownership of a distressed Swedish mattress maker to creditors as part of the company’s second debt restructuring in less than a year. A group of Hilding Anders International AB’s creditors is set to swap part of their debt for equity and provide the company with USD 21.9 million to boost its cash coffers.

• In March 2023: JIECANG launched a series of new lifting system products under the theme of "BE AGILE. BE READY". The products cover solutions such as electric standing desk solutions, movable flip standing desk solutions, telephone booth lifting systems, and television lifting systems.
• In March 2023: office furniture brand Hermer Miller introduced the Passport Work Table, a compact and mobile height-adjustable desk to suit home and hybrid work environments. The Passport Work Table is a laptop desk with a pneumatic lifting mechanism, allowing the user to raise or lower the work surface using an under-desk lever without needing to be plugged into power.

• November 2023: "Emma," the world's largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) sleep brand, opened its inaugural store in Germany. Situated on Mittelstraße, one of Cologne's renowned shopping streets, this move marks a significant leap for the company as it expands beyond the global D2C sleep industry into the realm of retail.
• May 2023: Tempur Sealy International, Inc. finalized an agreement to acquire Mattress Firm, the largest mattress specialty retailer in the United States. The transaction, valued at approximately USD 4.0 billion in cash and stock, reflects Tempur Sealy's strategic move to further solidify its position in the market.