MILAN — Furnishings, lighting and contract group Dexelance continues to focus on growth despite market challenges worldwide.

On Friday, the firm said it opened its first hub in Shanghai as it seeks to build a direct and structured presence in China, forge relationships with local partners and develop commercial opportunities.

“The Chinese market is one we know well, having been present there since 2020 with a branch in Suzhou. In 2024, China represented approximately 4 percent of our turnover,” Dexelance chairman and chief executive officer Andrea Sasso said in a statement.

China’s economy has slowed, its property market is still in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic. But the economic doldrums haven’t stopped luxury home b

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