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Aug 09, 2016 News

July retail survey paints positive picture

July saw UK retail sales increased by 1.1% on a LFL basis YOY, when they had increased 1.2% from the preceding year, according to the latest…

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Aug 08, 2016 News

New nursery furniture range scoops three prestigious parenting awards

One of the UK's largest solid hard wood furniture retailers, Oak Furniture Land, has been revealed as the winner of three coveted accolades at…

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Aug 08, 2016 News

Decorex announces seminar programme for 2016

Decorex International, the long established home of luxury design in the UK, has announced details of its highly-anticipated seminar programme…

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Aug 08, 2016 News

Steinhoff purchases Mattress Firm

Steinhoff International Holdings is to buy the largest US bedding retailer, Mattress Firm, for approximately $3.8b including net debt. The…

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Aug 08, 2016 News

Sterling buys Forrest Furnishing

Following the retirement of its owner Ken Forrest, Glasgow retailer Forrest Furnishing has been bought by Sterling Furniture. According to…

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Aug 05, 2016 News

National Bed Federation joins The Furniture Ombudsman

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has joined The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO) as an affiliate member, pledging its ongoing commitment to helping…

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Aug 05, 2016 News

BFM MD appointed to the court of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers

The British Furniture Manufacturers' (BFM) MD, Jackie Bazeley, has been appointed to the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers by members as an…

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Aug 05, 2016 News

Belgian suppliers tour UK retailers

In July, Belgian Furniture Industry export association BelgoFurn embarked upon a trade mission to the UK to strengthen ties between suppliers…

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Aug 05, 2016 News

Dunlopillo achieves Which? Best Buy Award for the second year running

Dunlopillo, a leading manufacturer of latex mattresses and pillows, has achieved a Which? Best Buy Award for its Royal Sovereign mattress for…

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Aug 05, 2016 News

Victoria Gate and John Lewis confirm October opening date

Hammerson has confirmed that Victoria Gate, its £165m development in Leeds – including anchor tenant John Lewis – will open its doors to the…

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Aug 04, 2016 News

Libra rolls out new retail concept

After successfully establishing retail concepts in some of the UK’s leading furniture stores, British furniture and homewares supplier, Libra is…

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Aug 04, 2016 News

Kobe sponsors student awards

Six students of upholstery and soft furnishings skills have been rewarded for their expertise. Luxury fabric specialist Kobe has sponsored the…

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