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Jan 03, 2019 News

Next revises profit guidance despite good Christmas

Next has reported that its full-price sales over the Christmas trading period (from 28th October and 29th December) were in line with…

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Jan 02, 2019 News

The Furniture Awards 2019 shortlist revealed

The judging panel for The Furniture Awards 2019 has selected its shortlist from a bumper crop of entries. Developed five years ago by Furniture…

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Jan 02, 2019 News

Glasswells quiz raises funds for air ambulance

A charity quiz night held by retailer Glasswells last month raised £950 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Eighteen teams, made up by members…

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Jan 02, 2019 News

Confidence in major purchases high despite overall pessimism

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased by one point in December 2018 to -14, reaching a five-year low. Three of the five measures used to…

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Dec 20, 2018 News

Harrison Spinks launches consumer marketing campaign

Harrison Spinks will launch its first-ever TV ad on Boxing Day as part of a multimillion-pound consumer marketing campaign. The TV spot follows…

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Dec 18, 2018 News

NBF comments on new Government waste and resources strategy

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has welcomed the Government’s new waste and resources strategy. The report specifically mentions mattresses,…

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Dec 18, 2018 News

Sweet Dreams reveals anniversary competition winners

To celebrate 30 years in business, Lancashire bed and upholstery manufacturer Sweet Dreams launched an anniversary competition for retailers in…

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Dec 14, 2018 News

FIRA International's 2019 open days

FIRA International has announced its open day schedule for 2019, confirming the dates as Thursday 21st February, Thursday 16th May and Thursday…

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Dec 14, 2018 News

Steinhoff investigation results delayed

Despite "significant efforts being exerted by all parties", PwC's timeline for completing its forensic investigation into the Steinhoff Group's…

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Dec 12, 2018 News

Furmanac appoints new sales manager

After joining Furmanac earlier this year, sales director Stuart Page has decided to leave, to spend more time at home and start a new venture on…

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Dec 12, 2018 News

John Lewis MD opens bedmaker Innovation Centre

Paula Nickolds, MD of John Lewis, was the guest of honour at the official opening of Harrison Spinks’ £2.5m Innovation Centre at its…

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Dec 12, 2018 News

Industry charity gives retired workers early Christmas present

The Furniture Makers’ Company has given seven retired industry workers an early Christmas present of £300 each to treat themselves this festive…

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