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Jul 09, 2019 News

Latexco appoints new CEO

Belgian bedding foam and spring manufacturer Latexco Group has appointed a new CEO, Lieven Vandendriessche. Lieven has a master’s degree in…

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Jul 09, 2019 News

Made.com unveils Lyon showroom

Digitally-native European design brand Made.com has opened a new showroom in Lyon, France. The brand's eighth showroom in Europe, and second in…

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Jul 09, 2019 News

Bazaar reports growth and investment

British soft-seating manufacturer Bazaar Group has revealed a 12th consecutive year of growth in its latest end-of-year figures. The…

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Jul 09, 2019 News

Furniture sales persist through June retail downturn

Total retail sales decreased by -1.3% in June (against an increase of +2.3% in June 2018), states the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. They…

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Jul 05, 2019 News

UK furnituremakers optimistic despite reduced output, says BFM

The BFM's latest state-of-trade report has revealed a dramatic fall in manufacturer output over the last four months to June 2019, with 45% of…

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Jul 03, 2019 News

Sainsbury's Q1 sales down despite market share growth

Total retail sales at Sainsbury’s were down -1.2% and LFLs down -1.6% (both excluding fuel) in Q1 (the 16 weeks to 29th June 2019). General…

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Jul 03, 2019 News

Shop prices return to deflation in June

Shop prices turned deflationary in June for the first time since October 2018, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Prices fell…

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Jul 03, 2019 News

Northern charity hosts curry and commerce evening

The Furniture Makers’ Company’s Yorkshire region's latest fundraising event, its fourth annual curry night, took place on 13th June at the…

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Jul 02, 2019 News

Birlea acquires rights to Willis & Gambier brand

Midlands-based supplier Birlea Furniture has acquired the Willis & Gambier brand and associated intellectual property rights.  The acquisition…

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Jul 02, 2019 News

Big Shots turns 25 with a bang

Nearly 200 people came out in support of the 25th anniversary edition of Big Shots, The Furniture Makers’ Company’s clay pigeon shoot, earlier…

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Jul 01, 2019 News

Autumn Fair promotes international sourcing

Home and gift retail exhibition Autumn Fair, taking place at the Birmingham NEC from 1st-4th September, is set to launch a new international…

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Jun 28, 2019 News

Research association offers Brexit guidance

The Furniture Industry Research Association has published a new guide, Brexit – the importance of planning ahead. While the information is…

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