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Apr 08, 2016 News

More than 80 furniture staff made redundant and not given pay

According to the Express & Star, 84 staff members at Kingswinford-based Ultra Furniture were made redundant on 24th March, with some choosing…

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Apr 08, 2016 News

Lee Longlands acquires four stores from Furniture Barn Group

Furniture retailer Lee Longlands has acquired four stores from the Furniture Barn Group with immediate effect. The Furniture Barn Group, which…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

Dreams factory wins international safety award

For the second year running, Dreams' factory in Oldbury, West Midlands, has won an award for safety from the British Safety Council, which…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

FIRA attends ​FLEGT timber industry meeting

FIRA reports that February saw over 30 delegates representing various trade associations, retailers, manufacturers, timber merchants, DEFRA,…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

Bensons for Beds re-opens in Carlisle following arson attack

Leading UK bed retailer Bensons for Beds has re-opened its Carlisle store after a devastating fire destroyed the building in 2013. The blaze,…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

Matza's show van on tour

Matza’s latest, fully liveried mobile showroom has started its nationwide tour. The company, which specialises in design-led, upholstered…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

Comedian Marcus Brigstocke to host Bed Show dinner

British comedy talent Marcus Brigstocke will host the 2016 National Bed Federation (NBF) Bed Show Gala Dinner and Bed Industry Awards ceremony…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

M&S admits home business needs improvement

The Marks and Spencer Group has reported another strong quarter for food sales, but admits there is "more we need to do" in its clothing and…

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Apr 07, 2016 News

Sales grow for Dunelm in Q3

Dunelm's revenue for its third quarter (ending 2nd April) grew by 5.9% to £229m, and total like-for-like (LFL) growth (combining LFL stores and…

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Apr 05, 2016 News

Mixed picture for furniture at John Lewis

John Lewis reports that its sales last week were impacted by the timing of Easter in the calendar, which meant one day's less trade in shops…

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Apr 04, 2016 News

2016 a pivotal year for Lighting Industry Association

Under the guidance of CEO, Steve Davies, the Lighting Industry Association, Europe’s largest lighting trade association, is currently undergoing…

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Apr 04, 2016 News

Furmanac reports five-fold increase in profitability

Furmanac, the UK’s largest manufacturer of adjustable beds and an industry leader in lift and recline chairs, has reported its most successful…

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