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Mar 29, 2018 News

UK Consumer Confidence rises to -7 in March

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased three points in March 2018. With increases across the board on feelings on personal finances, the…

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Mar 28, 2018 News

Charity sailing regatta returns this year

The Furniture Makers’ Company, a City of London livery company and the furnishing industry’s charity, has announced the return of the Furniture…

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Mar 28, 2018 News

DFS profits down yet progress "in line with expectations"

During the HY to 26th January, profits at DFS fell from £16.7m to £7m YoY, impacted by non-underlying costs and the impacts of acquired…

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Mar 27, 2018 News

Whitemeadow supports inspirational campaign

Upholstery manufacturer Whitemeadow is helping inspire the next generation of designers and furniture makers by supporting a campaign organised…

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Mar 23, 2018 News

"Difficult clothing market" underpins Next's 2017 financials

Full-price retail sales at Next declined -7.0% across the year to January 2018, while the retailer's online full-price sales increased by…

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Mar 22, 2018 News

Bedmaker’s apprenticeship scheme recognised by local MP

Barnoldswick-based Silentnight played host to local MP Andrew Stephenson last week as the bedmaker recognised the commitment and achievements of…

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Mar 22, 2018 News

January exhibition to incorporate decorative lighting show

January Furniture Show and the LIA (Lighting Industry Association) have announced a new collaboration, Light, which will deliver a comprehensive…

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Mar 21, 2018 News

Furniture Makers launches supported schools initiative 

The Furniture Makers’ Company has launched a new initiative that will see it provide a wealth of support to schools that teach design and…

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Mar 21, 2018 News

Carpetright agrees loan ahead of proposed CVA

Carpetright has agreed an unsecured loan with major shareholder Meditor for £12.5m, which the retailer says will be used to assist with…

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Mar 21, 2018 News

Award success for Feather and Springs

Bedmaker Feather and Springs has been awarded the winner of the Cumbria Family Business One To Watch Award 2018. The family-run business…

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Mar 20, 2018 News

BFM sees increase in value of UK-manufactured furniture

The total value of exports of UK-manufactured furniture increased by nearly +20% YoY in 2017, according to the latest overseas trade review by…

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Mar 20, 2018 News

Bedmaker now Carbon Neutral

Bed manufacturer Sleepeezee has been verified as a Carbon Neutral organisation. Clive Parry, sales & marketing director, comments: "At…

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