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Jun 03, 2021 News

Soft furnishings manufacturer moves to new facility

Leeds-based soft furnishings and bedlinen manufacturer Riva Home has announced the development of a new 375,000 sqft head office distribution…

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Jun 02, 2021 News

Furniture continues to buck price trend

Shop prices fell by -0.6% YoY in May, reports BRC-NielsenIQ – a slower decline than April’s decrease of -1.3%, and the slowest rate of decline…

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Jun 01, 2021 News

Retail sales manager completes 874-mile virtual walk for charity

Norfolk-based independent carpet and furniture retailer, John Doe of Diss, has championed one of its sales managers while he has tackled an…

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Jun 01, 2021 News

The Conran Shop hires ex-Dwell CEO

The Conran Shop has appointed Peter Jenkins (ex-Dwell) as its new CEO. Enrique Lax Bañon, executive chairman, comments: “We are delighted to…

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Jun 01, 2021 News

JYSK to open Greater Manchester stores this summer

Danish retailer JYSK is set to open two new stores within the Greater Manchester region as part of its ambitious UK expansion plans. The first…

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Jun 01, 2021 News

Scottish industry charity launches Covid-relief fund

The Scottish Furniture Trades Benevolent Association (SFTBA) has launched a £100,000 Covid-19 relief fund, through which the registered charity…

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Jun 01, 2021 News

Rhenus appoints new European sector manager

Logistics expert Rhenus has appointed a new sector manager, following the acquisition of its fourth warehouse on Magna Park in Lutterworth. As…

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Jun 01, 2021 News

Bensons appoints new chairman

Bensons for Beds has appointed non-executive director Ian Shepherd as chairman, taking over from Chris Howell. Ian has previously served as the…

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May 30, 2021 News

Two thirds of retailers face legal action over rents, says BRC

In exactly one month (30th June 2021), the moratorium on aggressive debt collection from commercial landlords will end, opening up thousands of…

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May 28, 2021 News

SATRA launches domestic furniture technical forum

SATRA Technology Centre has announced a new technical forum for domestic furniture, being held virtually on 7th July 2021. The aim of the forum…

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May 28, 2021 News

BFM report highlights need for sector-wide environmental strategy

Research conducted by Businesswise Solutions and the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) showed that 75% of the industry see the management of…

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May 27, 2021 News

FIRA International reviews future of inspection and repair business

FIRA International has confirmed that it is conducting a review of its inspection and repair business, FIRA Service Technicians, regarding a…

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