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Oct 01, 2018 News

Millbrook agent praised for achievements 

Millbrook Beds' Agent of the Year award was awarded to Adam Oldham at this year's Bed Show. Adam is one of the newest additions to the sales…

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Oct 01, 2018 News

German fair shortens duration

In a bid to come "further into line with the requirements of the market and the relevant sectors", Frankfurt exhibition Tendence, which was…

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Oct 01, 2018 News

The Sleep Council lends support to new sleep show

The National Bed Federation (NBF) and The Sleep Council have been invited to be official partners for the UK’s first show dedicated to sleep…

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Oct 01, 2018 News

BFM appoints new MD

Nick Garratt, formerly of Ercol, is to become the new MD of the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) association on November 5th.  He succeeds…

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Sept 28, 2018 News

BFM appoints education and training manager

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has appointed Lisa Williamson to its new role of education and training manager. Lisa joins the…

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Sept 28, 2018 News

Brexit looms but consumers still receptive to big-ticket purchases

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped by two points in September 2018 to -9. Four measures went down, but the Major Purchase Index, which…

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Sept 27, 2018 News

London Stock Exchange recognises inspirational Whitemeadow

Whitemeadow, Britain's largest independently-owned upholstery manufacturer, has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000…

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Sept 27, 2018 News

LOFA initiative ensures regulation-compliant garden cushions

LOFA (the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association) is focusing on raising awareness of fire safety standards/regulations for garden furniture…

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Sept 26, 2018 News

La-Z-Boy UK eliminates plastic wrapping

La-Z-Boy UK is eliminating all plastic wrapping on its Far East models, and says it is the first in the country to have adopted a 100% recycled…

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Sept 26, 2018 News

Hypnos partners with performance wellbeing specialist

Hypnos is marking The Sleep Council's Sleeptember campaign by revealing plans to work with performance wellbeing specialist Natalie Pennicotte…

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Sept 26, 2018 News

BFC video reinforces need for fire safety regulations

The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) has produced a video which demonstrates how consumers may be at risk from the sale of chairs, passed…

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Sept 25, 2018 News

Next sales grow as business shifts online

Full-price H1 sales at Next exceeded expectations and were up +4.5% YoY, reports retailer Next, which expected to incur greater losses in…

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