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Jan 09, 2020 News

Furniture Industry Research Association seeks new chairman

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) is seeking a successor to take up the voluntary role of chair, as current…

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Jan 09, 2020 News

John Lewis MD to depart and Christmas sales dip

Gross sales at John Lewis Partnership were down -1.8% YoY to £2167m over the Christmas period (17th November to 4th January), with gross sales…

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Jan 08, 2020 News

Furniture importer fined for EUTR offences

West Midlands-based importer Heartlands Furniture (Wholesale) Ltd pled guilty to two criminal offenses under the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) on…

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Jan 08, 2020 News

Next pays tribute to former chairman

Sir David Jones CBE, the former chairman and chief executive of retailer Next, passed away late last month. David was responsible for taking…

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Jan 08, 2020 News

Jarrow D2C manufacturer reports record Christmas sales

Funky Chunky Furniture, which hand-makes and sells wooden furniture and shelves at its workshop in Jarrow, South Tyneside, before selling…

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Jan 08, 2020 News

JYSK to open in Oldham this spring

Scandinavian retailer JYSK has announced it will open in Oldham this spring, creating around 10 new jobs. The group, which has been breaking…

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Jan 08, 2020 News

Simba enjoys fresh cash injection

Simba has received a $24m investment to fund its global ambitions. The latest investment, which comes as Simba achieves profitability in its…

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Jan 06, 2020 News

The Furniture Awards 2020 shortlist revealed

The shortlist for this year’s edition of The Furniture Awards has been confirmed. The awards, which recognise the event’s champion suppliers,…

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Jan 06, 2020 News

Core products to reward visits with trees at forthcoming show

Flat-packed furniture specialist Core Products has pledged to plant a tree in Brazil on behalf of each company that visits its stand (4-A40) at…

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Jan 06, 2020 News

MBE for Hertfordshire upholsterer

Hertfordshire upholsterer Wendy Shorter-Blake has been awarded an MBE for services to upholstery, in recognition of her craftsmanship and work…

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Jan 03, 2020 News

NBF joins forces with Zero Waste Scotland

The National Bed Federation (NBF) and circular economy expert Zero Waste Scotland have announced a three-year research partnership which aims to…

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Jan 03, 2020 News

Next performs ahead of expectations

Full-price sales at Next through the 2019 Christmas trading period (27th October to 28th December) were up +5.2%, +1.1% (£9m) ahead of…

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