The National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on the bed trade to support its May Be Time for a New Mattress campaign next month, which raises…
Although Anti Copying in Design (ACID) welcomes the Government’s rethink on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), there’s…
Why should pubs enjoy business rates relief, and not retailers? Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (bira), argues…
The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has released a new edition of its flammability guide, Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in…
The outdoor living category has had a strong few years, writes Ivana Soldat – most furniture retailers with any kind of garden range know this…
As the line between home and the workplace continues to dissolve, consumers aren’t just shopping for desks and chairs, writes wellbeing and…
Today's furniture brands can prepare launch-ready collection visuals for trade presentations, ecommerce and catalogues before samples and photoshoots…
When Tony Attard was named chair of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC), he delivered an impassioned speech at the Houses of Parliament,…
Times may be tough for your business – but that’s no excuse for dropping the ball, argues Simon Williams, the head of marketing and membership at the…
The furniture industry is built on long-term relationships, family ownership and teams where senior staff often take responsibility far beyond their…
Clare Bailey – retail consultant, speaker, and the founder of The Retail Champion – works closely with independent retailers and multi-site…
Open-plan homes ask more of a sofa than a closed-off lounge ever did. It has to anchor the room, shape movement, define zones and help one large…
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