SPAIN – According to Estacom, Spanish furniture exports decreased by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2024, reaching more than EUR 736 million.

COLOMBIA – Ikea recently opened its second Colombian store, reinforcing its commitment to the country and bringing affordable designs to Cali, Valle del Cauca.

COLOMBIA – In the first quarter 2024 (1Q-2024), Colombian imports of particleboard (PB/MDP) were up by 11.1%, increasing from USD 36.02 million in 1Q-2023 to USD 40.01 million in the corresponding period of the current year.

United Kingdom – B&Q, the UK’s largest home improvement retailer, disclosed that it responsibly sourced 99.3% of its timber and paper products in 2023, with plans to reach 100% by 2024.

PERU – In the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024), imports of particleboard (PB/MDP) to Peru reached a total value of USD 32.11 million, representing a significant decrease of 21.4% compared to the same period in 2023 (USD 40.86 million).

SWITZERLAND - Ikea has inaugurated its tenth furniture store in Switzerland: The Riddes branch in Valais is the most modern Ikea store in Switzerland. With approximately 23,000 square meters of retail space spread across two floors, customers will discover a wide...

PERU – Falabella has launched a comprehensive transformation plan for its Maestro Stores in Peru, as revealed in its 2023 Annual Report.

COLOMBIA – Ikea, the renowned Swedish multinational that specializes in furniture and home decor, has announced the launch of its second Colombian store.

ECUADOR – In the first quarter of 2024, Ecuador saw a 6.9% decline in its particleboard exports value, totaling USD 49.04 million, down from USD 52.70 million in the same period last year.

IRELAND – Ikea Ireland is celebrating the grand opening of its cutting-edge distribution center in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, a key step in its expansion across Ireland.

USA – Wayfair Inc. recently announced the grand opening of its inaugural large-format Wayfair store on May 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. Spanning nearly 14,000 square meters, the Wayfair store is situated in Edens Plaza in Wilmette, Illinois.

ECUADOR – The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces amounted to USD 5.60 million in the first two months of 2024 (2M-2024).