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Sept 30, 2021 News

Labour and material shortages impacting sector growth, says BFM

The latest British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) Economic Review suggests the strong rebound in economic growth shown in Q2 is now waning, with…

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Sept 29, 2021 News

Bensons team completes Three Peaks Challenge

Darren Scott, head of property at Bensons for Beds, together with six property sector colleagues, have completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks…

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Sept 29, 2021 News

Next eyes positive outlook following H1 growth

Brand full-price sales were up +8.8% Yo2Y for the six months to July 2021, reports Next, which achieved a profit before tax of £347m…

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Sept 29, 2021 News

Bensons relocates to new Huddersfield store

Bensons for Beds is moving into a new-concept, larger store in Huddersfield, replacing the nearby store it shared with Harveys until June last…

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Sept 28, 2021 News

Turnaround for bedding and linen retailer

Retail turnaround specialist SKG Capital has announced that it has taken bedding and linen retailer Julian Charles to a breakeven position from…

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Sept 27, 2021 News

Foam producer acquires UK mattress manufacturer

The Vita Group, one of Europe's leading providers of flexible polyurethane foam, has acquired mattress manufacturer Usleep from Northedge…

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Sept 27, 2021 News

Bedmaker revamps trade showroom

Bedmaker Sleepeezee has opened a new trade showroom at its Rochester site. The showroom, which has been reconstructed over the past four months,…

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Sept 24, 2021 News

Cost of living anxieties impact consumer confidence

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased five points to -13 in September. All measures were down in comparison to the August 20th announcement…

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Sept 23, 2021 News

Silentnight awarded Manufacturing Guild Mark

Silentnight Beds has been awarded the Manufacturing Guild Mark by The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity…

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Sept 23, 2021 News

British bed brand makes US appointment

Bedmaker Harrison Spinks has appointed Scott Hollis as its first US-based sales manager, with the specific task of helping the business venture…

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Sept 23, 2021 News

Profits up as DFS adapts to new normal

In its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 27th June 2021, DFS states that it saw revenue from continuing operations grow by £94.1m (or…

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Sept 23, 2021 News

Sustainability and climate change lead new webinar series

The Furniture Makers’ Company’s webinar series returns this autumn with three episodes, starting with an examination of what the industry is…

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