TLDR:
- Design Holding rebrands as Flos B&B Italia Group.
- Home-staging demand increases by 10% in the first quarter of 2024.
This week in design news, Design Holding rebrands as Flos B&B Italia Group, signaling future growth and acquisitions. Home-staging demand sees a rise of 10% in the first quarter of 2024. Other highlights include the acquisition of Design Week by Interconnect and the closure of the Trendway furniture plant by Fellowes Brands.
Key Elements of the Article:
Design Holding, the Italian company behind Louis Poulsen, Audo Copenhagen and Fendi Casa, is rebranding as Flos B&B Italia Group. The aim is to grow and acquire more brands while focusing on direct-to-consumer offerings.
Home-staging demand is increasing, with a 10% rise in the first quarter of 2024. Sellers are using staging to stand out in a competitive market.
Other notable mentions include the acquisition of Design Week by Interconnect, the closure of the Trendway furniture plant by Fellowes Brands, and the surge in new single-family homes for rent in 2023.