Steinhoff International Holdings is to buy the largest US bedding retailer, Mattress Firm, for approximately $3.8b including net debt. The…
Following the retirement of its owner Ken Forrest, Glasgow retailer Forrest Furnishing has been bought by Sterling Furniture. According to…
The National Bed Federation (NBF) has joined The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) as an affiliate member, pledging its ongoing commitment to helping…
The British Furniture Manufacturers' (BFM) MD, Jackie Bazeley, has been appointed to the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers by members as an…
In July, Belgian Furniture Industry export association BelgoFurn embarked upon a trade mission to the UK to strengthen ties between suppliers…
Dunlopillo, a leading manufacturer of latex mattresses and pillows, has achieved a Which? Best Buy Award for its Royal Sovereign mattress for…
Hammerson has confirmed that Victoria Gate, its £165m development in Leeds – including anchor tenant John Lewis – will open its doors to the…
After successfully establishing retail concepts in some of the UK’s leading furniture stores, British furniture and homewares supplier, Libra is…
Six students of upholstery and soft furnishings skills have been rewarded for their expertise. Luxury fabric specialist Kobe has sponsored the…
On Monday 8th August, 12 Dreams staff members will embark on an 88-mile bike ride, visiting eight stores in eight hours, in aid of Dreams’…
Combined retail and directory full price sales at Next were up 0.3% YoY in Q2 (up from -0.9% in Q1). Total sales including discounted product…
Furniture technology centre FIRA International's head of materials testing, Vaughan Taylor, has received a long service award in recognition of…
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