As the industry prepares to take part in the 26th furniture event to be held at the NEC in January, current show organisers Laraine Janes and…
When employees and employers talk to each other, are either of them listening? William Buist, founder of xTen Club, believes that good…
According to the National Union of French Furniture Industries (UNIFA), France is Europe’s fourth largest furniture exporter, selling just under…
Furniture retailers in the UK need to prepare for the forthcoming EU data law, or risk the possibility of fines running into tens of millions of…
The low Consumer Price Index (CPI) has led to a shift in the way independents think about their offering, says Phil Mullis. The UK’s once…
A new report from digital marketing agency Inside Online explores the top 25 websites in the bed and mattress market, examining aspects such as…
Re-evaluating how you market your store can be hard work, but it’s a necessary evil if you’re going to make the most of the budget, writes…
Discounting is a common reaction when sales are taking a dive – however, it’s also a very ill-advised approach, believes business coach Shweta…
Operational speed is an important business aim, but there’s evidence that those companies which take the time to get things right will generate…
With many independents citing the first year of business as the hardest, it is vital that every retailer gets the best start. Accountant Phil…
With a rise in the availability of sit-stand desks, recliner chairs and adjustable beds, motorised furniture has become increasingly common –…
For big-ticket items such as furniture, utilising finance plans to spread payments is commonplace – yet, points out Ben Mason, if a retailer or…
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