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Jan 24, 2020 Interviews

Bright and Breasley – Clare Taylor

Bed manufacturer and foam converter Breasley is one of the most innovative players in its field. A specialist in vacuum-packed mattresses and…

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Jan 17, 2020 Interviews

Robert Bridgman's sofa sector disruptor

When the bed-in-a-box concept introduced shoppers to a new level of convenience and clarity (wrapped up with a glossy, digital bow), the…

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Jan 17, 2020 Interviews

2020 vision: Steve Pickering, Sussex Beds

When the going gets tough, the tough reassess, refine, and reap the rewards. Furniture News asks the businesspeople leading the charge towards…

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Jan 10, 2020 Interviews

Rose & Grey: the sweet smell of success

Rose & Grey sells everything from sofas to wall art, with a predominantly online customer base alongside a flagship showroom in Altrincham,…

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Jan 08, 2020 Interviews

Natural habitat: Sir Terence Conran in the hotseat

The founder of Habitat, industry icon Terence Conran has led a rich life in furniture design. At 88, he remains busy developing contemporary…

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Jan 03, 2020 Interviews

2020 vision: Peter Harding, Fairway Furniture

When the going gets tough, the tough reassess, refine, and reap the rewards. Furniture News asks the businesspeople leading the charge towards…

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Dec 19, 2019 Interviews

Bensons for Beds' James Hollas talks trends

What do leading national bed retailers look for in the bedroom? Furniture News speaks to James Hollas, bedframes and bedroom furniture buyer at…

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Dec 03, 2019 Interviews

Meet Daniel Spinks, Harrison Spinks

Fifth-generation family bedmaker and double Queen’s Award winner, Harrison Spinks employs over 600 people in and around its manufacturing…

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Dec 02, 2019 Interviews

Meet Taskers of Accrington

Furniture News meets Ivor Lefton, MD of independent retailer Taskers of Accrington, which sells leading lounge, dining and bedroom furniture…

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Oct 28, 2019 Interviews

JYSK’s new dawn

It’s not the world’s biggest four-letter Scandinavian furniture export, but with more than 2800 stores across 54 countries, JYSK is no also-ran…

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Oct 11, 2019 Interviews

Hamish Mansbridge talks Heal's

What does it take to thrive in today’s retail climate? Despite its 209-year history and world-class flagship, even Heal’s has struggled to turn…

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Sept 25, 2019 Interviews

What’s the most significant change you’ve made in your business?

What do you think? From emerging trends to the latest business principles, Furniture News is setting out to gauge the trade’s feelings on a…

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