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Aug 15, 2023 News

Industry-focused early careers website set for launch

The Furniture Makers’ Company is launching an early careers website, MyFurnitureCareer.org.uk, in a bid to help reduce the growing skills gap,…

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Aug 15, 2023 News

BFM partners with Clarion ahead of flagship show

A new area dedicated to the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) will feature at next year's January Furniture Show (JFS), which returns to the…

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Aug 15, 2023 News

Marks and Spencer reports "good progress"

Marks and Spencer has issued an update in which it outlines strong trading, as well as its outlook for the year. The first 19 weeks of the…

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Aug 15, 2023 News

ScS hits donation milestone for homelessness charity

ScS has donated £27,000 to homelessness charity Shelter, as part of its ongoing support of the organisation and its bid to end homelessness in…

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Aug 09, 2023 News

Further dates announced for women's networking group

Clarion Retail (the organiser of industry trade shows including January Furniture Show, Manchester Furniture Show, Home & Gift and Top Drawer)…

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Aug 08, 2023 News

Slow retail sales growth in July, but furniture flourishes online

Slowing price inflation and wet weather held back retail sales in July, reports BRC-KPMG. Total retail sales increased by +1.5% YoY (against…

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Aug 07, 2023 News

National Golf Day issues call for entries

The National Charity Golf Day, a charity tournament organised in aid of The Furniture Makers’ Company, returns to the Northamptonshire County…

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Aug 07, 2023 News

Carpet Recycling UK joins industry lobby group

Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) has joined other trade associations in the furniture and furnishings sector as the latest member of the British…

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Aug 07, 2023 News

NBF calls for end to mattress recycling "postcode lottery"

The National Bed Federation (NBF), which represents the bed industry across the UK, is calling on the Government to support its plans for a…

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Aug 04, 2023 News

Eco business owners help plant coral reef

The owners of TDP, a Derbyshire business that makes outdoor furniture from recycled plastic, have reinforced their sustainable credentials…

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Aug 04, 2023 News

UK shops saw modest footfall growth in July, reports BRC

According to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data, total UK footfall increased by +1.8% in July (YoY), up from -1.9% in June. High…

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Aug 03, 2023 News

UK domestic flammability regulations consultation now live

On 2nd August, the Furniture Industry Research Association was advised by Government that the long-awaited consultation for the proposed…

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