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Jun 07, 2019 News

FIRA International continues to expand

The expansion programme at UKAS-accredited test house, FIRA International, has reached another milestone with the installation of nine new…

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Jun 07, 2019 News

Manchester show celebrates industry talent

For the third year running the Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) will provide a platform for students from Burnley College to show their handmade…

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Jun 07, 2019 News

John Lewis Partnership appoints new chair

John Lewis Partnership has appointed Sharon White as chair. She will take up the role when Sir Charlie Mayfield steps down in early 2020. Since…

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Jun 07, 2019 News

Silentnight's MD steps down

Steve Freeman has stepped down from day-to-day executive duties as MD of the Silentnight Group to become an advisor to the company. His…

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Jun 06, 2019 News

Skandium finds new life

After going into administration in April, the brand and website of Nordic design specialist Skandium have been acquired by a new company managed…

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Jun 04, 2019 News

Loaf prepares for Bristol opening

Loaf will open its eighth showroom this August. Situated in west England’s biggest shopping destination, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, the new store…

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Jun 04, 2019 News

Furniture bucks declining retail sales trend in May

The latest BRC-KPMG Sales Monitor has found that retail sales showed their "biggest decline on record" in May, driven by good weather and strong…

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Jun 04, 2019 News

Funding helps UK businesses thrive in Milan

The 58th edition of the Salone del Mobile Milano, which took place from 9-14th April, saw the participation of UK exhibitors including…

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Jun 03, 2019 News

Harrison Bros sold out of administration

Oldham-based furniture manufacturer Harrison Brothers Furniture has been sold out of administration in a deal which saves around 60 local…

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Jun 03, 2019 News

Alexander & James targets export growth with new hire

The former global head of sales at Halo, David Watts, has joined upholstery brand Alexander & James to focus on its global sales division. Mark…

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May 31, 2019 News

New Designers grows sponsor support

As New Designers 2019 prepares to open on 26th June, 32 international brands including The Conran Shop, Epson Europe, John Lewis, Made.com…

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May 31, 2019 News

May retail footfall cause for optimism, says Ipsos

Footfall on May Day bank holiday helped contribute to a strong month for retail footfall, with the number of shoppers up +8.4% YoY,…

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