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May 29, 2024 News

Bedding group begins work on significant factory extension

Work on a factory extension, predicted to increase Raskelf Group’s bedding manufacturing capacity by +30%, is now under way.

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May 29, 2024 News

Consumer confidence outlook brightens, but major purchase intent falters

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased two points to -17 in May. Four measures were up and one was down in comparison to last month’s…

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May 29, 2024 News

ScS CEO to move on this summer

In the wake of the retailer's acquisition by Italian group Poltronesofa last autumn, ScS CEO Steve Carson has announced that he plans to leave the…

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May 29, 2024 News

BFM survey reveals expectations of order uptick

The latest figures from the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) point to a rise in furniture orders and output over the next six months.

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May 29, 2024 News

Furniture price cuts help bring inflation back to "normal"

Inflation returned to “normal levels” in May, according to the latest Shop Price Index from BRC-NielsenIQ.

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May 23, 2024 News

NBF appoints first female president

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has appointed its first female president following the election at its AGM this month.

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May 22, 2024 News

Dreams awarded Manufacturing Guild Mark

Dreams has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark by The Furniture Makers’ Company.

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May 22, 2024 News

Strong results prompt M&S to look to a new beginning

Marks and Spencer has reported robust results for the FY ended 30th March 2024, achieving a PBT and adjusting items of £716.4m (from £453.3m in…

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May 21, 2024 News

This year's Design Guild Mark recipients announced

Innovation of materials, creativity and sustainability are at the forefront of British design as 16 outstanding submissions, from three categories,…

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May 21, 2024 News

Bensons opens new Lincoln store 

Bensons for Beds is launching a new store near the city centre in Lincoln.

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May 21, 2024 News

NBF outlines 2024 Bed Industry Awards categories

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the eight categories for its Bed Industry Awards for 2024, honouring some of the brightest and best…

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May 20, 2024 News

Barker and Stonehouse signs up to BFM retail membership

Barker and Stonehouse is the latest high-profile company to join the new retail membership category created by British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM).

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