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Aug 01, 2018 News

Next H1 sales lifted by warm weather

Next has revealed a strong H1, with sales ahead of expectations thanks to the warm weather in Q2. Full-price sales were up +4.5% YoY, and online…

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Jul 31, 2018 News

Manchester show impresses on many levels

Exhibitors at the three-day Manchester Furniture Show (MFS), which ended on 17th July, were reportedly satisfied with sales and the number of…

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Jul 31, 2018 News

Consumer confidence remains low in July

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased by one point to -10 in July 2018. Two measures decreased, one stayed the same and two increased. The…

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Jul 30, 2018 News

BFM appoints marketing and admin co-ordinator

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) association has appointed Annie Porter as its new marketing and administration co-ordinator. Annie…

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Jul 30, 2018 News

Glasswells Ipswich celebrates 10th anniversary

Glasswells is celebrating 10 years' trading from its Ranelagh Road location in Ipswich, and saw over 100 members of staff meet up last weekend…

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Jul 30, 2018 News

Spinks Springs wins export award

West Yorkshire manufacturer Spinks Springs, supplier of unique, micro pocket springs, has won The Furniture Makers’ Company’s third annual…

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Jul 27, 2018 News

Loaf Solihull now open

Loaf opened its latest store yesterday, in the centre of Solihull, expanding the retailer's offer of beds, sofas and furniture. The showroom,…

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Jul 27, 2018 News

Sales director leaves Ashley Manor 

After 18 months as sales director at the DM Midlands-owned upholstery brand Ashley Manor, Mike Storey has made the decision to leave to rejoin…

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Jul 26, 2018 News

Furniture exports rising, says BFM

According to a review of the UK's manufacturing performance in 2017 by the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) association, exports from…

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Jul 25, 2018 News

Serene appoints new South-east agent

Serene Furnishings has appointed Neil Facey as the South-east sales agent for its living division. Neil started his career with an AIS store in…

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Jul 25, 2018 News

Ex-Multiyork staff boost Plumbs' cover capacity

Plumbs, a specialist in made-to-measure furniture covers, reupholstery and curtains, is opening of a new sewing unit within the Keystone…

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Jul 23, 2018 News

Ashley Manor appoints new design director

Sofamaker Ashley Manor has doubled its development capacity in the UK through the appointment of an East Midlands-based development team led by…

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