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Jan 27, 2023 News

Sales up at Bensons as investments bear fruit

Bensons for Beds reports that LFL sales were up +7% YoY in the three months to the end of December, driven by investment in stores and online,…

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Jan 26, 2023 News

British bedmakers express concerns around sales, costs and labour

Despite strong demand in the final quarter of 2022, uncertain times lie ahead for the UK bed industry, according to the results of the NBF’s…

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Jan 26, 2023 News

Dreams announces new management hires

Dreams has announced two new hires. Emma Long has been appointed as the retailer’s new chief customer officer, and Shelly Dickinson is the…

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Jan 26, 2023 News

BFM announces winners of inaugural awards at JFS

The winners of the BFM’s first Future of Furniture Awards were announced at a reception at the January Furniture Show this week. Showcasing the…

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Jan 26, 2023 News

The Cotswold Company makes trio of senior hires

The Cotswold Company has appointed new management, including Jim Sharp as chairman, Matt Pollington as CMO, and Mike Ellis as director of…

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Jan 26, 2023 News

Sofamaker explores factory consolidation

TCM Living, which owns uphostery brands Ashley Manor Upholstery (AMU), Alexander & James and AMX Design, is exploring a strategic proposal to…

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Jan 24, 2023 News

New MD for Furniture Village as board is reshaped

Furniture Village has made several senior appointments from within, following a recent exit deal from external shareholders which enabled the…

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Jan 23, 2023 News

The Furniture Awards 2023 winners revealed

The winners of The Furniture Awards 2023, delivered by Furniture News in partnership with the January Furniture Show, have been revealed. Each…

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Jan 20, 2023 News

Vispring principals to retire

Luxury bedmaker Vispring has announced the retirement of MD Jim Gerety and operations director Chris Harrison. Jim joined the business as sales…

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Jan 20, 2023 News

Cobham furniture retailer ceases trading

No44 Furniture & Fine Things in Cobham ceased trading at the end of 2022, after operating for 56 years. The prominent position of the store on…

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Jan 20, 2023 News

Ipswich joinery continues to expand

Ipswich-based Apex Joinery, part of The First Interiors Group, continues to expand at pace, appointing Wayne Hines as joinery manager, and Ben…

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Jan 20, 2023 News

Wayfair announces further employee downsizing measures

Wayfair has announced additional details related to "right-sizing" its cost structure, as well as continued strong business performance since…

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