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Sept 04, 2023 News

Consumer confidence enjoys positive reversal in August

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased five points to -25 in August. All five measures were up in comparison to the previous month’s…

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Sept 04, 2023 News

Bedmaker secures £2.5m export funding deal

The UK Government has secured a £2.5m funding package alongside Santander UK to help Dewsbury furniture manufacturer Jay-Be fuel its export…

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Sept 04, 2023 News

JYSK appoints new management and reveals emissions commitment

Rami Jensen (pictured) has been appointed president and CEO of JYSK – the third person to take the roles in JYSK’s 44-year history. Rami…

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Aug 28, 2023 News

Retail workers taking less annual leave, despite rising allowance

New analysis of over 3000 companies has revealed that the retail sector has seen one of the biggest dips in people taking annual leave in the…

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Aug 24, 2023 News

UK-made furniture dominates in many product sectors, says BFM

The latest analysis from national trade body British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) reveals that UK-made furniture remains dominant in five out…

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Aug 24, 2023 News

Furniture business to open first high street showroom

After 14 years of supplying furniture at discounted prices to customers both online and in-store, Worthington Brougham Furniture is about to…

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Aug 24, 2023 News

Arlo & Jacob prepares to open two new stores

Handcrafted furniture specialist Arlo & Jacob is set to open new showrooms in Ely, Cambridgeshire and Guildford, Surrey. The family business has…

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Aug 23, 2023 News

All change for Bensons in Edinburgh

Bensons for Beds is making big changes in Edinburgh, as it opens two new stores in the city in the next 10 days. The retailer is opening a…

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Aug 22, 2023 News

New research reveals consumers will pay more for greener mattresses

The latest consumer survey by the National Bed Federation (NBF) has revealed that sustainability issues are becoming an increasingly important…

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Aug 22, 2023 News

Sponsorship bolsters new component expo

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM's) new Furniture Component Expo has announced a second headline sponsor. BeA UK (Fastening Systems) has…

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Aug 22, 2023 News

Mattressmaker closure leads to asset sale

Milnsbridge, Huddersfield-based The Handmade Mattress Company has closed its doors after eight years of trading as a specialist infant mattress…

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Aug 21, 2023 News

Dreams reopens Wales DC and store following investment

Dreams officially reopened its Cardiff distribution centre and retail store on Friday 18th August after a £300k investment. The reopening…

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