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Aug 13, 2024 News

BFM roundtable seeks fire regulation solutions

British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has hosted a discussion event aimed at creating a consensus on fire regulations in the furniture industry.

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Aug 07, 2024 News

Bensons acquires 19 Carpetright stores

Bensons for Beds has announced that it has successfully acquired 19 locations where Carpetright was trading previously.

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Aug 07, 2024 News

FSB report sets out vision to transform high streets

Supporting pop-ups and temporary-use initiatives for new businesses, creating mobile phone-based loyalty programmes, and showcasing local high…

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Aug 07, 2024 News

Further judges announced for NBF Bed Industry Awards

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has revealed the judges for the four 2024 Bed Industry Awards NBF member categories.

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Aug 07, 2024 News

Tempur Sealy finds international growth amid sales decline

Global bedding giant (and owner of Dreams) Tempur Sealy International has shared its financial results from Q2 (ended 30th June 2024), highlighting…

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Aug 06, 2024 News

Furniture sales "squeezed out" by going out

UK total retail sales may have increased by +0.5% YoY in July, against a growth of +1.5% in July 2023, but non-food sales were in decline, as…

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Aug 05, 2024 News

Westbridge to make sweeping changes in wake of M&S decision

Sofamaker Westbridge has announced its intention to enter into a period of consultation with employees across its managerial and support functions,…

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Aug 05, 2024 News

Leeds home decor retailer upsizes

Victoria Leeds, which is owned and operated by Redical, has announced that independent home decor store northhome will be significantly upsizing and…

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Aug 02, 2024 News

CMA guide aims to clarify rules of online mattress selling

In the wake of various instances of perceived breaches in conduct, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a guide to the discount…

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Aug 02, 2024 News

Retail footfall remains down YoY, amid causes for optimism

Retail footfall saw another YoY decline in July, but positive signs around the economy paint a brighter outlook for the future, says BRC and…

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Aug 01, 2024 News

National Golf Day raises £7.6k for industry charity

Last month, furniture industry colleagues from around the UK took part in the National Golf Day, The Furniture Makers’ Company’s longest-running…

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Aug 01, 2024 News

Wayfair makes share gains in Q2 despite category pressures, says CEO

Wayfair has released its latest set of financials, which CEO Niraj Shah says reflect gains in a market facing similar pressures to those seen in the…

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