Poland’s Black Red White to cut up to 800 jobs as restructuring deepens

Poland’s Black Red White (BRW), one of the country’s largest furniture manufacturers and retailers, is expanding its restructuring programme as the industry continues to struggle with falling demand, high operating costs and financial losses. The company plans to eliminate up to 800 jobs by the end of 2026 as part of a broader turnaround effort aimed at restoring liquidity and stabilising operations. The Polish furniture sector—historically one of Europe’s largest exporters—has come under pressure due to higher energy prices, wage inflation and weaker consumer spending across the EU. BRW has been among the hardest ...