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Jun 24, 2013 News

One week until Independent Retailer Month 2013

With just one week to go until the start of Independent Retailer Month 2013, Retail Champion Clare Rayner is calling on the  British public to…

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Jun 24, 2013 News

Winners of MakeIT! schools competition 2013 announced

The winners of the third annual MakeIT! competition for school students have been announced at a packed awards ceremony at the National…

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Jun 21, 2013 News

Upcoming FIRA industry courses and training events

FIRA International delivers a wide range of conferences and training courses designed to keep its members and the rest of the industry abreast…

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Jun 20, 2013 News

Dwell Retail Ltd ceases trading

Furniture retailer Dwell has ceased trading, with immediate effect. The company has closed all 23 stores and its one concession in the House of…

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Jun 20, 2013 News

New sustainability website launches

The Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme, widely known as FISP, has launched its own dedicated website – www.fispfurniture.com – updated…

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Jun 19, 2013 News

Big Shots raises over £21,000 for industry charity

The furniture industry turned out in force for The Furniture Makers’ annual Big Shots day last Thursday. Some 33 teams, comprising a mix of…

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Jun 19, 2013 News

Furniture Ombudsman backs consumer rights protection scheme

The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) is supporting a consumer protection scheme that was launched at the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) Conference…

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Jun 19, 2013 News

Fortunewoods rolls out online-supported studio

Oak furniture manufacturer Fortunewoods has developed a new in-store studio concept, Fortunewoods Centre. The company has embarked on an…

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Jun 18, 2013 News

ACID welcomes Lee Broom as a new ambassador

Anti Copying in Design (ACID) has announced that three times British Design award winner Lee Broom has joined its impressive list of ambassadors…

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Jun 18, 2013 News

Mattressman opens stores in Ilford and Chingford

Norwich-based Mattressman is continuing with its planned expansion with the opening of two new stores in Ilford and Chingford, bringing the…

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Jun 18, 2013 News

Education key to industry’s future, says Charles Vernon

Charles Vernon, former master of the Furniture Makers Company and group MD of Gloster Furniture, believes that education and training are key to…

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Jun 18, 2013 News

FIRA offers EU Timber Regulation awareness course

Following the new EU Timber Regulation which came into effect on 3rd March, many businesses may still need a helping hand to understand what the…

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