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Jan 02, 2025 News

Harrison Spinks chairman recognised in New Year Honours List

Simon Spinks, chairman of Leeds-based mattress and bed manufacturer Harrison Spinks, has been awarded an OBE in this year’s list in recognition of…

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Jan 02, 2025 News

Furniture Village opens first Scottish store

The UK’s largest independently owned furniture retailer, Furniture Village, opened its first-ever Scottish store, on Edinburgh’s Straiton Retail…

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Jan 02, 2025 News

Furniture Makers welcomes new members

The Furniture Makers' Company welcomed 12 new freemen and one corporate freeman during an admission ceremony at Furniture Makers’ Hall in London on…

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Jan 02, 2025 News

Hypnos receives broader Royal Warrant from King Charles

British bedmaker Hypnos has been appointed by His Majesty King Charles III with a Royal Warrant as a manufacturer of beds, mattresses and upholstery.

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Jan 02, 2025 News

Oak Furnitureland arrives in North Tyneside

Oak Furnitureland opened a new showroom in North Shields on Boxing Day, as part of its plan to drive growth and expand its showroom portfolio across…

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Dec 17, 2024 News

Retail sheds 225,000 jobs in five years, says BRC

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has pointed out a significant drop in retail job numbers. According to the latest job figures from the ONS,…

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Dec 16, 2024 News

Harvey Jones opens Bicester Village showroom

Harvey Jones, a specialist in handcrafted premium kitchens, has opened the doors to its largest-ever showroom at luxury retail destination Bicester…

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Dec 13, 2024 News

Cyber-Monday helps lift online homewares sales, reports BDO

Total LFL retail sales enjoyed a second successive week of double-digit growth this week, rising by +12.63% from a negative base of -6.25%, reports…

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Dec 13, 2024 News

Furniture Makers admits record number of corporate member liverymen

A record 14 corporate liverymen were part of an intake of 18 members admitted to The Furniture Makers’ Company in December.

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Dec 13, 2024 News

Spinks strikes spring technology licensing deal with Nestor

UK-based Spinks, a supplier of pocket springs and components to the mattress and furniture industry, has entered into a licence agreement with…

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Dec 13, 2024 News

New partnership strengthens furniture insurance specialist's offer

Furniture insurance specialist Emmiera Group has partnered with Newline Group, a market leader with a track record of underwriting specialty…

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Dec 13, 2024 News

Leekes MD joins association board

Emma Leeke, MD of Leekes, has been appointed to the board of national trade body, the British Furniture Association (BFA), as the association…

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