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Jan 15, 2018 News

Co-op launches online Silentnight store

The Co-op has launched an online bed shop in partnership with Silentnight Beds. The range on offer currently comprises memory foam, natural and…

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Jan 15, 2018 News

ScS first through FIRA's new flammability compliance scheme

The Furniture Industry Research Association has launched its new compliance scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture. The scheme…

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Jan 12, 2018 News

Gallery Direct appoints UK sales manager

Gallery Direct has announced the appointment of Sally Simmons as UK sales manager, further strengthening the company's independent sales…

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Jan 12, 2018 News

Devonshire appoints new agent

Pine and oak furniture manufacturer and supplier Devonshire has appointed Peter Kyriacou as its new representative for the North West and…

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Jan 11, 2018 News

Furmanac MD returns to lead company

MD of adjustable bed and upholstery manufacturer Furmanac, Buzz Pattar, has resigned due to a a "difference of opinion" with the shareholders…

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Jan 11, 2018 News

M&S reports mixed Q3

M&S has reported a “mixed” Q3 (to 30th December 2017), with Clothing and Home sales down -2.8% on a LFL basis. The retailer’s strategy to…

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Jan 11, 2018 News

Home sales down despite strong Christmas at John Lewis

Gross sales at John Lewis for the six weeks ended 30th December 2017 were up £1034m YoY, up 3.6%, and up +3.1% on a LFL basis. Black Friday was…

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Jan 10, 2018 News

The Furniture Awards 2018 shortlist revealed

The January Furniture Show returns to the Birmingham NEC from 21st-24th this month, heralding the fourth edition of The Furniture…

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Jan 10, 2018 News

Final call for Young Professional Industry Experience applications

The Furniture Makers’ Company is issuing a final call for companies to put forward employees for its 2018 Young Professionals Industry…

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Jan 10, 2018 News

Strong Christmas drives optimism at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's reports a strong performance across Q3 – covering the 15 weeks to 6th January 2018 – bolstered by a record Christmas week. Group CEO…

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Jan 09, 2018 News

Litmus Furniture founder retires

After a working life spanning almost 50 years – 30 of which have been spent in the furniture industry – Peter Hewitt, founder of Litmus…

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Jan 09, 2018 News

Heimtextil reports renewed exhibitor growth

International textile show Heimtextil begins today (Tuesday 9th) in Frankfurt am Main. Running until Friday 12th January, the world's leading…

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