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Jul 14, 2020 News

Face coverings to be mandatory in-store

The Health Secretary today confirmed that face coverings will be mandatory for shoppers in England from Friday 24th July. Speaking to the House…

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Jul 14, 2020 News

BFM advises on creating safer working environments

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is signposting its Environmental, Health and Safety service, to ensure members have access to the…

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Jul 14, 2020 News

Charity auction pledges to help hardest hit

The Furniture Makers’ Company is holding a month-long online auction fundraiser to raise money to support people in the trade who have been hit…

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Jul 09, 2020 News

Eight John Lewis stores not to re-open

The John Lewis Partnership has announced it will not re-open eight John Lewis stores. The shops identified for closure include two of the…

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Jul 06, 2020 News

NBF Sleep Council merges with The Sleep Charity

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has become a founding supporter of The Sleep Charity as it merges with The Sleep Council. The brainchild of…

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Jul 02, 2020 News

Autumn Fair 2020 replaced with "virtual forum"

After conversations between the organiser, exhibitors and visitors, Hyve has decided that Autumn Fair will not take place this year. Spring Fair…

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Jul 02, 2020 News

NBF launches associate membership category

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is introducing an associate category to its membership, giving start-up bed manufacturers access to…

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Jul 01, 2020 News

Harveys’ future uncertain as Bensons rescued in pre-pack deal

Two of the UK’s largest furniture retail brands, Bensons for Beds and Harveys, entered administration yesterday. Bensons was immediately sold…

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Jun 30, 2020 News

Barker and Stonehouse urges shoppers to buy British

Independent British furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse is leading the charge for British furniture manufacturing in a new…

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Jun 30, 2020 News

Furniture Village named retail Family Business of the Year

The UK’s largest family-run furniture retailer, Furniture Village, has been named retail Family Business of the Year in the national Family…

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Jun 25, 2020 News

John Lewis appoints new executive director

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Pippa Wicks as executive director for John Lewis. Pippa joins from the Co-op Group, where she was…

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Jun 25, 2020 News

NBF cancels 2020 Bed Show and confirms new president

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Bed Show (22nd-23rd September) due to the ongoing impact of the…

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