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The EU Commission will subject the takeover of the German furniture retailer Porta by the Austrian furniture retail chain XXXLutz to a comprehensive examination, as the merger could significantly affect competition in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. #Möbelbranche #Übernahme #Wettbewerb (translated)

Emanuel Boeminghaus reported that Segmüller will close its branch in downtown Stuttgart, which opened in 1961, at the end of February 2027. The location covers 2,000 square meters and employs five staff members. Furthermore, Managing Director Lennart Wehrmeier announced, according to Boeminghaus, that less staff will be needed in some areas. The reduction should take place as socially compatible as possible and through natural fluctuation. Wehrmeier described 2026 as a difficult year for the furniture industry. Segmüller employs a total of around 3,600 staff and operates seven large furniture stores in Germany, Boeminghaus wrote. The closure after around 65 years and the planned staff reduction indicate, in his opinion, that the family-run business is also under economic pressure in the German furniture trade. https://t.co/TnqIV2yIzt #Stuttgart #Möbelhandel #Standortschließung (translated)