Topps enjoys double-digit quarterly growth Written on 30 September 2020. Topps Tiles saw a double-digit sales rise in retail sales in the past quarter. Continue Reading
Egger and Cleaf formalise tie-up Written on 29 September 2020. Egger is to buy a major stake in laminate and panel manufacturer Cleaf. Continue Reading
Order uplift continues at ScS Written on 29 September 2020. ScS has continue to see very strong sales order intake during September. Continue Reading
Golf events raise £3,000 for FMC Written on 28 September 2020. Two golf events have raised £3,000 for the furnishing industry’s charity, The The Furniture Makers’ Company. Continue Reading
Coronavirus restrictions put JFS timing in doubt Written on 25 September 2020. The Government’s updated coronavirus regulations have put the timing of January Furniture Show in doubt. Continue Reading
Home marketing push by John Lewis Written on 25 September 2020. John Lewis has launched a marketing campaign highlighting its home offer. Continue Reading
IHGF Delhi Fair to go virtual again Written on 24 September 2020. November’s IHGF Delhi Fair will again be an online event as the show marks its 50th edition. Continue Reading
Autumn Furniture Show cancelled Written on 24 September 2020. Next month’s Autumn Furniture Show has been cancelled. Continue Reading
Whitsun concerns prompts Domotex reshuffle Written on 24 September 2020. Domotex is to take place two days earlier than planned, leading to a clash of exhibitions. Continue Reading
Flooring Superstore doubles up in the capital Written on 24 September 2020. Flooring Superstore has opened its second London branch in as many months. Continue Reading
Facemasks to be made mandatory for retail staff in England Written on 23 September 2020. Retail staff in England will have to wear a facemask at work from Thursday. Continue Reading
The Foam Company names Page in new role Written on 23 September 2020. The Foam Company has appointed Stuart Page to the newly created role of key accounts manager. Continue Reading
Koelnmesse: imm cologne is on Written on 22 September 2020. The organiser of imm cologne has insisted that the exhibition will take place as planned in January, in contrast to the postponement of Heimtextil. Continue Reading
Heimtextil and Ambiente schedules hit by pandemic restrictions Written on 22 September 2020. Heimtextil and Ambiente have become the latest exhibitions to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
sofa.com targets trade expansion Written on 21 September 2020. Furniture retailer sofa.com is to target the commercial sector as it looks to build on its online and retail offer. Continue Reading
Leather re-use idea scoops top New Designers award Written on 18 September 2020. An initiative to prevent 800,000 tonnes of leather scraps going to landfill has won the top prize at this year’s New Designers. Continue Reading
John Lewis knocks £470m off department store valuations Written on 17 September 2020. The John Lewis Partnership managed to keep its drop in home sales below 20% in the first half of the year, despite its department and At Home stores being closed for much of the period. Continue Reading
Wood Awards finalists revealed Written on 17 September 2020. The finalists in this year’s Wood Awards have been revealed, with five designs competing for the furniture production award. Continue Reading
Shoppers now more likely to buy British furniture Written on 16 September 2020. More than a third of shoppers are more likely to buy UK made furniture than they were before the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
Jobs push at ScS Written on 15 September 2020. ScS has boosted its workforce by about 8% in recent weeks and is looking to repeat the increase. Continue Reading
Sir Terence Conran 1931 – 2020 Written on 14 September 2020. Sir Terence Conran died on 12 September. The designer, retailer, manufacturer, restaurateur, property developer and philanthropist was 88. Continue Reading
More distributors sign up to the Recofloor takeback scheme Written on 14 September 2020. Vinyl recycling scheme Recofloor has significantly boosted its presence in the Midlands, while boosting its national coverage by more than 10%. Continue Reading
Victoria: business remains ‘resilient’ Written on 11 September 2020. Flooring group Victoria says ‘trading has continued to be resilient’ since the end of July. Continue Reading
Five for Sofa Club as it continues shopping centre push Written on 11 September 2020. Upholstery retailer Sofa Club has opened its fifth retail space. Continue Reading
Seashell Trust gets Portfolio Home support Written on 11 September 2020. Bedding and textiles manufacturer Portfolio Home has donated products to a charity which supports children and young adults with complex learning disabilities and additional communication needs from across the UK. Continue Reading
Dunelm enjoys strong summer Written on 11 September 2020. Dunelm has enjoyed a strong sales performance over the summer, helped by a significant increase in furniture sales. Continue Reading
Compasso d'Oro lifetime award for Perazza Written on 10 September 2020. Magis founder Eugenio Perazza has been awarded a Compasso d'Oro lifetime achievement award. Continue Reading
Lee sells FlooringSupplies.co.uk to Carpetright parent Written on 09 September 2020. Carpetright’s parent company Meditor has bought smooth flooring retailer FlooringSupplies. Continue Reading
WFH drive online sales boost Written on 08 September 2020. Working from home continue to drive consumer spending in August. Continue Reading
ScS: ‘consumer continuing to invest in their homes’ Written on 08 September 2020. Consumers are continuing to invest in their homes and pent-up demand is continuing to drive a major sales increase, according to ScS. Continue Reading
Sponsors for Bed Industry Awards Written on 07 September 2020. The Bed Industry Awards, which this year will be presented online, has secured sponsorship from across the sector. Continue Reading
Eve sees sales momentum continue Written on 07 September 2020. Mattress in a box company Eve Sleep has continued to perform well during the summer and is now anticipating a better than expected year. Continue Reading
Buyfair to sell direct to consumers Written on 04 September 2020. Excess stock disposal platform Buyfair is to begin selling direct to consumers. Continue Reading
Footfall jumps but still way down on 2019 Written on 04 September 2020. Non-food store footfall leapt in August, but still remains significantly down on last year. Continue Reading
Savoir in design tie-up with Zandra Rhodes Written on 04 September 2020. Bed retailer and manufacturer Savoir has teamed up with fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes. Continue Reading
Proposte to return to traditional timings Written on 03 September 2020. Fabric exhibition Proposte will return to its traditional timing next year. Continue Reading
Buoyant secures CLBILS funds Written on 03 September 2020. Upholstery manufacturer Buoyant has secured multi-million pound funding through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Continue Reading
SBID Product Design finalists revealed Written on 02 September 2020. Karndean, Hydeline and Linwood are among the finalists in the product categories of the SBID Product Design Awards. Continue Reading
New md for Wittman Written on 02 September 2020. Bed and upholstery manufacturer Wittman has appointed a new md. Continue Reading
Domotex moved to May 2021 Written on 01 September 2020. January’s planned Domotex flooring trade exhibition has been postponed by four months. Continue Reading
Sales leap at Dunelm Written on 01 September 2020. Dunelm has continued to see strong double-digit sales growth since its stores re-opened. Continue Reading
CPS appointment for Little Written on 01 September 2020. Furnishings label supplier CPS has recruited a new group md. Continue Reading
imm cologne turns to MUT for Das Haus 2020 Written on 30 September 2019. Spanish design company MUT will great the Das Haus installation at next January’s imm cologne exhibition. Continue Reading
Lucas to invest £10m in 75,000sqft store Written on 30 September 2019. Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire independent furniture retailer is investing £10m in a new 75,000sqft store and 30,000sqft warehouse Continue Reading
DFS confirms footfall and orders decline Written on 26 September 2019. DFS has seen ‘subdued’ sales orders over the past three months as Brexit and the housing market deter shoppers. Continue Reading
Rowe gives key supply chain role to former assistant Written on 26 September 2019. Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer chief executive has put his former executive assistant in charge of its clothing and home supply chain. Continue Reading
More than 300 companies get bailiffs visit over business rates every day Written on 26 September 2019. Councils in England are sending bailiffs to 310 companies a day over business rates arrears. Continue Reading
Sainsbury’s takes axe to more Argos branches Written on 26 September 2019. Sainsburys is to close as many as 70 Argos stores, replacing them with space inside its supermarkets. Continue Reading
John Lewis sees sales plunge Written on 24 September 2019. John Lewis saw total and home sales plunge in the past week. Continue Reading
Smooth operators Written on 23 September 2019. Consumers will spend more than £37 per sqm on new flooring if they are buying smooth flooring, according to etailer Luxury Flooring. Continue Reading
Eve sees shares plunge as merger talks end Written on 20 September 2019. Shares in Eve Sleep have plunged by more than a third after it told shareholders that merger talks with fellow mattress in a box company Simba had broken down. Continue Reading
John Lewis sees home sales plunge Written on 19 September 2019. John Lewis suffered a double-digit fall in home sales in the past week, despite the popularity of its own brand House range. Continue Reading
Bed industry Awards retailer winners revealed Written on 18 September 2019. The winners of the three Bed Industry Awards for retailers were revealed at the Bed Show Gala Dinner last night. Continue Reading
Residential winners of Wool Carpet and Rug Awards revealed Written on 17 September 2019. Alternative Flooring and Ulster Carpets and led the winners of the residential categories of The Campaign For Wool Wool Carpet and Rug Awards, in association with British Wool. Continue Reading
A Floor story at Wool Carpet and Rug Awards Written on 17 September 2019. Floor Story and Brintons took the honours in the design and commercial installation categories of The Campaign For Wool Wool Carpet and Rug Awards, in association with British Wool. Continue Reading
Lewis enters Wool Carpet And Rug Awards Hall of Fame Written on 17 September 2019. Shaun Lewis, Brockway Carpets sales director received the The Campaign For Wool Wool Carpet and Rug Awards, in association with British Wool Hall Of Fame Award, announced on Monday evening at The Flooring Show. Continue Reading
The Flooring Show: Balta aims for the high life Written on 16 September 2019. Balta updated its Aim High range and debuted the High Life collection. Continue Reading
The Flooring Show: Sophisticated Abingdon Written on 16 September 2019. Abingdon Flooring introduced Sophisticat, a ‘luxury carpet suited to the modern busy home’. Continue Reading
John Lewis: the future is own brand Written on 12 September 2019. John Lewis sees its future in differentiating itself from rivals through own brand products. Continue Reading
H1 saw more than 1,200 net store closures Written on 11 September 2019. Medium and large retailers on the country’s main high streets closed a net 1,234 branches in the first half of this year. Continue Reading
Lebus sees profits jump Written on 11 September 2019. Cost cutting helped upholstery manufacturer Lebus substantially increase pre0tax profits last year, despite a dip in sales. Continue Reading
IMG to focus on furnishings for Laura Ashley China push Written on 11 September 2019. Furnishings will be the core focus for IMG as it rolls out the Laura Ashley brand across China. Continue Reading
Student success fails to lift John Lewis Written on 10 September 2019. John Lewis suffered an almost double-digit fall in home sales in the past week, despite success in the student market. Continue Reading
Catalogue push for Rose & Grey Written on 10 September 2019. Interiors retailer Rose & Grey is to launch its first mail order catalogue later this month. Continue Reading
Harrison Spinks collects Queen’s Award Written on 09 September 2019. Harrison Spinks has been presented with its Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Sustainable Development by the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. Continue Reading
Bedtime shopping is booming Written on 09 September 2019. Bedtime shopping is booming, at least among those with a John Lewis credit card. Continue Reading
Time for ZZZzzzzzzz Written on 06 September 2019. The Sleep Council has collaborated with Penguin Random House to help develop a range of ‘Sleep Tales’, designed to help people relax before bedtime. Continue Reading
Bed Industry Awards finalists revealed Written on 06 September 2019. The finalists for the 2019 Bed Industry Awards have been revealed. Continue Reading
Bensons and Harveys secure Kitemark Written on 05 September 2019. Bensons for Beds and Harvey’s have received the BSI Kitemark for Domestic Furniture accreditation across 34 products. Continue Reading
Profits leap at Dunelm Written on 04 September 2019. Dunelm is to pay shareholders an extra £64.6m in dividends after a jump in profits. Continue Reading
Ulster staff raise almost £30,000 for hospice Written on 04 September 2019. Employees of Ulster Carpets have raised almost £30,000 for Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Continue Reading
John Lewis takes Bank Holiday hit Written on 03 September 2019. John Lewis saw a major drop on sales over the past week, including a double-digit fall in home sales, as shoppers preferred to enjoy the weather. Continue Reading
Giorgetti set to head to Brompton Cross Written on 02 September 2019. Italian furniture manufacturer Giorgetti is to be the latest brand to open a store in the Brompton Cross area of West London. Continue Reading
Eight for Loaf Written on 02 September 2019. Furniture retailer Loaf has opened its eight branch, near Bristol. Continue Reading
Retailers face £170m rates increase Written on 02 September 2019. The retail sector is likely to see its business rates bill increase by almost £170m next year. Continue Reading
Harveys presents new look with BOLD campaign Written on 28 September 2018. Harveys has launched an advertising campaign promoting its BOLD by Louise collection, featuring Louise Redknapp. Continue Reading
Likewise completes second deal Written on 28 September 2018. Likewise Group has completed its second acquisition. Continue Reading
Garratt to become BFM md Written on 28 September 2018. Former Ercol md Nick Garratt is to become the new md of the BFM. Continue Reading
Gray in charge at Canburg Written on 28 September 2018. Smallbone of Devizes and Mark Wilkinson Furniture parent company has placed Ian Gray in charge as executive chairman. Continue Reading
Nectar adds to mattress mix Written on 27 September 2018. Competition in the foam mattress in a box market has increased further, with Nectar Sleep launching in the UK. Continue Reading
Homesense launches first consumer advertising campaign Written on 26 September 2018. Homewares chain Homesense has debuted its first UK and Republic of Ireland consumer advertising campaign. Continue Reading
BFC warns over upholstery flammability risk Written on 26 September 2018. The British Furniture Confederation has warned that some motorised upholstery produced in Europe and marked CE may not comply with the flammability regulations. Continue Reading
And two makes 20 Written on 26 September 2018. The Carpet Foundation has recruited a further two flooring brands as patron members, increasing the number to 20. Continue Reading
John Lewis sees home sales drop again Written on 25 September 2018. John Lewis & Partners saw home sales fall once again in the past week. Continue Reading
Dreams joins BFM Written on 25 September 2018. Bed chain Dreams has become the latest company to join the BFM. Continue Reading
Sports Direct has again attacked what it called ‘greedy landlords’ as it agrees terms on 20 House of Fraser stores Written on 24 September 2018. Sports Direct has again described landlords as ‘greedy’ as it negotiates with store landlords over the future of House of Fraser branches. Continue Reading
Harrison Spinks and Millbrook Beds named as bed manufacturers of the year Written on 18 September 2018. Harrison Spinks and Millbrook Beds were named as bed manufacturers of the year at last night’s Bed Show Awards. Continue Reading
Dreams, Arighi Bianchi, Argos and Otty Sleep share Bed Show Awards retail honours Written on 18 September 2018. Dreams, Arighi Bianchi, Argos and Otty Sleep were named as bed retailers of the year at last night’s Bed Show Awards. Continue Reading
Residential treble for Ulster at Wool Carpet & Rug Awards Written on 17 September 2018. Ulster Carpets and its Roger Oates subsidiary was the main winner of the 2018 Wool Carpet & Rug Awards last night. Continue Reading
Judge to depart Headlam Written on 17 September 2018. Flooring distributor Headlam has confirmed the departure of Tony Judge, chief operating office, after 26 years with the group. Continue Reading
Decorex to return to central London amid date switch Written on 17 September 2018. Interiors trade exhibition Decorex is to return to central London next year, and move to a new month. Continue Reading
Ulster Carpets sees record profits and sales Written on 17 September 2018. Carpet manufacturer Ulster Carpets has seen record profits and turnover in its most recent financial year. Continue Reading
Design Guild Mark looks to influence consumers Written on 14 September 2018. The Design Guild Mark, awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, has launched a new brand identity and standalone website as it sets its sights on becoming a recognised indicator of excellence among shoppers. Continue Reading
Habitat opens first standalone store for a decade Written on 14 September 2018. Habitat has today opened its first standalone store in a decade, at the Westfield London shopping centre. Continue Reading
Proposte moves to April Written on 13 September 2018. Italian fabric exhibition Proposte is to take place in April next year, rather than its traditional May schedule and change the days it takes part on. Continue Reading
The difference of a year: £66m change for John Lewis Written on 13 September 2018. John Lewis has seen a first half operating profit of £33.3m become a loss of £33.5m amid ‘unprecedented’ discounting and a drop in home sales. Continue Reading
Whitemeadow opens £700,000 design and development centre Written on 13 September 2018. Upholstery manufacturer Whitemeadow has opened a £700,000 design and development facility as it looks to accelerate new designs. Continue Reading
Wilkinson promises greater focus as profits fall Written on 12 September 2018. Dunelm had a ‘difficult and disappointing’ year as it suffered from a ‘weaker grip’ on retail basics as management focused on online integration, according to Nick Wilkinson, Dunelm ceo. Continue Reading
John Lewis sees sales slip back Written on 11 September 2018. After recording its first increase on home sales in over a quarter, John Lewis saw sales slip back in the past week. Continue Reading
Aram director Ruth Aram dies of cancer Written on 10 September 2018. Leading London interiors retailer Aram has disclosed that director Ruth Aram has died, a year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Continue Reading
Tough takes on Sweet Dreams’ Scotland role Written on 10 September 2018. Darrell Tough has become Sweet Dream’s agent for Scotland following the retirement of Stevie McCann. Continue Reading
Spice up 2019: Dulux names colour of the year Written on 10 September 2018. Spiced Honey, a rich caramel shade, has been named as Dulux’s colour of the year for 2019, the 16th time it has forecast the trend. Continue Reading
Loaf opens seventh store Written on 07 September 2018. Furniture chain Loaf has opened its seventh branch, in St Albans. Continue Reading
MIFF to focus on Muar to mark quarter of a century Written on 06 September 2018. The Malaysian International Furniture Fair will put Muar, the country’s furniture city, at its centre as it celebrates 25 years next year. Continue Reading
Harveys takes celebrity route with Louise Redknapp Written on 06 September 2018. Furniture chain Harveys has introduce its first celebrity range of furniture: BOLD by Louise, with a upholstery range designed with singer and style blogger Louise Redknapp. Continue Reading
Simba secures sleep deal with Saracens Written on 05 September 2018. Mattress firm Simba has become the latest bed brand to announce a sporting tie-up. Continue Reading
Fenwick to cut more than 10% of its staff after profits collapse Written on 05 September 2018. Department store chain Fenwick is to shed more than 10% of its staff after profits collapsed by more than £36m in two years. Continue Reading
At last: John Lewis & Partners sees home sales lift Written on 04 September 2018. After 13 weeks of falling home sales John Lewis & Partners - the chain officially rebranded itself today – has seen a sales increase. Continue Reading
SWFMARF members will show almost 50 brands at upcoming exhibition Written on 04 September 2018. The South West Furniture Show will play host to almost 50 brands this month. Continue Reading
Eve recruits new boss Written on 03 September 2018. Mattress company Eve has recruited a new ceo and a non-executive director, both with strong marketing experience. Continue Reading
Tapi raises more funds from shareholders Written on 03 September 2018. Flooring chain Tapi has raised another £216,000 from shareholders. Continue Reading
Furnishings set to return at Homebase Written on 03 September 2018. Homebase owner Hilco is set to bring back furniture and furnishings concessions after creditors, including more than 95% of landlords, approved the chain’s CVA. Continue Reading
Royal appointment for Harrison Spinks Written on 03 September 2018. Bed manufacturer Harrison Spinks received its two Queens Awards for Enterprise from the Vice Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. Continue Reading
Brighthouse ‘to be put up for sale’ Written on 29 September 2017. Rent to buy furniture and electricals retailer Brighthouse could be sold. Continue Reading
Appletree gets a new look Written on 28 September 2017. Furnishings group J Rosenthal has revamped its Appletree brand with a rebrand, new packaging and extended range of coordinating products. Continue Reading
Carl Hansen & Son adds to Danish design portfolio Written on 28 September 2017. Danish furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Son has added to its portfolio of Danish design with the acquisition of Soborg Mobler. Continue Reading
The Flooring Show hailed as ‘one of the best’ Written on 27 September 2017. The 55th Flooring Show, which took place from 17-19 September has been hailed as ‘one of the most successful shows’ with more than 3,000 visitors passing through the doors. Continue Reading
Bed Show praised Written on 27 September 2017. The Bed Show has been praised by visiting retailers as visitor numbers remained above 1,500. Continue Reading
Lighting helps lift John Lewis Written on 26 September 2017. Increased lighting sales helped lift home sales and contribute to strong overall growth at John Lewis last week. Continue Reading
Heico goes for gold (again) Written on 25 September 2017. Heico Fasteners picked up its second FIRA Gold Award at the organisation’s recent annual House of Lords presentation. Continue Reading
BoConcept ready to tell tales in Canterbury Written on 25 September 2017. BoConcept will open its 14th UK store this week. Continue Reading
Multiyork and Feather & Black put up for sale Written on 25 September 2017. Upholstery retailer Multiyork and bedroom chain Feather & Black have been put up for sale. Continue Reading
Heal’s and Made.com set for Mailbox Written on 22 September 2017. Heal’s and Made.com will be among the interiors retailers to open at Birmingham shopping centre Mailbox. Continue Reading
Silentnight set for TV comeback Written on 21 September 2017. Silentnight is to return to TV advertising ending a seven year absence. Continue Reading
Blinds and textiles drive John Lewis home growth Written on 21 September 2017. John Lewis ended a three week run of falling home sales. Continue Reading
Bensons and Prestige Beds scoop Bed Show awards Written on 19 September 2017. Bensons for Beds and Prestige Beds were last night named as Bed Retailers of the Year at the Bed Show awards. Continue Reading
Hypnos and Duvalay named as bed manufacturers of the year Written on 19 September 2017. Hypnos and Duvalay were last night named as Bed Manufacturers of the Year at the Bed Show awards. Continue Reading
John Cotton and BekaertDeslee take home Bed Show awards Written on 19 September 2017. John Cotton Group and BekaertDeslee were last night named as Bed Component Supplier of the Year and Judges’ Choice winner at the Bed Show awards. Continue Reading
The Flooring Show: Live Written on 17 September 2017. The Flooring Show 2017 is underway. Click here to follow us as we go round the exhibition. This will open a new window.
Promotion for Cormar trio Written on 15 September 2017. Cormar Carpets has promoted three of its senior managers to directors. Continue Reading
Carpet Foundation returns to consumer marketing Written on 15 September 2017. The Carpet Foundation is to resume consumer advertising over the next year. Continue Reading
Mayfield calls for ‘serious debate’ on Brexit Written on 14 September 2017. Sir Charlie Mayfield, John Lewis chairman has said politicians need to decide how Brexit will happen to restore consumer confidence. Continue Reading
JFS to get product focused update alongside expanded Flooring Showcase Written on 14 September 2017. Next year’s January Furniture Show is to receive a shake-up designed to make it easier for visitors to see the products they want, alongside an expanded Flooring Showcase. Continue Reading
Dunelm sees like for like growth return Written on 14 September 2017. Dunelm has seen sales grow in July and August after dipping in the previous full year. Continue Reading
Eve Sleep has seen its mattress return rate fall as brand recognition increases Written on 13 September 2017. Online mattress retailer Eve Sleep has managed to reduce the return rate through its 100 day guarantee amid increasing brand recognition. Continue Reading
John Lewis sees home sales slip as shoppers turn their attention to clothing, Christmas and TVs Written on 13 September 2017. John Lewis saw home sales fall for the third week as consumers spent their money on clothing and TVs and began to plan for Christmas. Continue Reading
HoL sees London expansion Written on 12 September 2017. Holloways of Ludlow has opened its fourth London branch. Continue Reading
Devonshire boosts management Written on 12 September 2017. Devonshire Pine and Oak has added to its management team. Continue Reading
Serene makes lighting move Written on 11 September 2017. Bed and living and dining supplier Serene Furnishings has expanded its offer by introducing a lighting collection. Continue Reading
Eve Sleep strengthens physical footprint Written on 11 September 2017. Mattress retailer Eve Sleep has strengthened its physical footprint by singing an exclusive stockist agreement with a major German department store chain. Continue Reading
Muuna scoops Launch Pad Blue Drop award at MoOD Written on 08 September 2017. Leicester based material studio Muuna won the Launch Pad Blue Drop award at the MoOD fabric exhibition in Brussels. Continue Reading
Trendsetter turns to PET for goose down alternative Written on 07 September 2017. Bedding manufacturer Trendsetter International has introduced a range of duvets and pillows using recycled PET bottles for fibres, which the company says mimics its Nimbus brand ‘highest grade feather and down products in every way.’ Continue Reading
imm Cologne sees bookings jump Written on 07 September 2017. imm Cologne has seen a major increase in bookings, according to organiser Koelnmesse. Continue Reading
Conran to present Young Furniture Makers awards Written on 06 September 2017. Furniture and product designer Sebastian Conran is to present the awards at the Furniture Makers’ Company’s Young Furniture Makers exhibition next month. Continue Reading
Deadline looms for Charles Rennie Mackintosh carpet tender Written on 06 September 2017. The deadline for tendering to supply carpets to the restoration of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Willow Tea Rooms building in Glasgow is approaching. Continue Reading
Karndean golf day raises £11,000 for charity trio Written on 06 September 2017. Karndean Designflooring’s annual golf day has raised £11,000 for three charities. Continue Reading
Brühl goes carbon neutral Written on 06 September 2017. Upholstery manufacturer Brühl has been declared as carbon neutral. Continue Reading
John Lewis sees home sales dip Written on 05 September 2017. John Lewis saw home sales drop in the past week as promotions in 2016 proved too much to match. Continue Reading
Loaf puts Barley in charge Written on 05 September 2017. Upholstery and bedroom retailer Loaf has hired a former Boden executive as chief operating officer. Continue Reading
40th CIFF sees interest soar Written on 04 September 2017. Next week’s 40th China International Furniture Fair is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors with pre-registrations more than double the 2016 event. Continue Reading
Alstons and Baker share AIS honours Written on 01 September 2017. AIS members have chosen their top upholstery and cabinet suppliers, as the buying group revealed its Gold Standard winners. Continue Reading
Glasswells, Fishpools and Ward Brothers share AIS honours Written on 01 September 2017. AIS suppliers have selected their top retailers of 2017. Continue Reading
Street to leave John Lewis after mayor bid selection Written on 30 September 2016. John Lewis is set to name a new md after Andy Street was selected as the official Conservative Party candidate for the office of mayor of the West Midlands. Continue Reading
Sealy secures exclusive hotel deal Written on 30 September 2016. Sealy has been named as global bed supplier for boutique hotel chain citizenM. Continue Reading
Visitor numbers jump for The Flooring Show Written on 29 September 2016. The Flooring Show saw an almost 10% increase in visitor numbers. Continue Reading
Furniture scores again for John Lewis Written on 29 September 2016. Home was the star performer for John Lewis last week, defying the warm weather while other sectors suffered. Continue Reading
More retailers buy into carpet recycling challenge Written on 27 September 2016. More retailers are prepared to take on the challenge of recycling waste carpet that can potentially help them to make substantial cost savings while improving their service to customers. Continue Reading
Milestone mark for NBF Written on 27 September 2016. The National Bed Federation has seen membership pass the 100 mark, doubling in the past 10 years. Continue Reading
Family award for Harrison Spinks Written on 26 September 2016. Bed manufacturer Harrison Spinks has been named Family Business of the Year at a major award competition. Continue Reading
Thursday confirmed for BHS online return Written on 26 September 2016. The Al Mana Group has confirmed that BHS will return on Thursday, as an etailer. Continue Reading
Furniture 1: Weather 0 at John Lewis Written on 23 September 2016. John Lewis has continued its run of strong furniture sales, despite the unseasonal weather. Continue Reading
Mattress Online, Sussex Beds and Dreams recognised at Bed Show Awards Written on 20 September 2016. Mattress Online was named as Bed Retailer of the Year (over £5m beds turnover) at last night’s Bed Show Awards. Continue Reading
Kaymed and Vitafoam share Bed Show awards Written on 20 September 2016. Kaymed UK was named Bed Manufacturer of the Year at the Bed Show Awards last night. Continue Reading
No turning back for Harrison Written on 20 September 2016. Harrison Spinks unveiled the Harrison Bed Tailor Turn Free collection, which allows users to rotate the mattress instead of turning it, at The Bed Show this morning. Continue Reading
Flair champions bright and bold design at Harrogate Written on 20 September 2016. Flair Rugs unveiled its AW16 collection at The Flooring Show, including the five styles that make up Prismatic. Continue Reading
Exclusive: Why Tony Brewer left Headlam Written on 19 September 2016. Interiors Monthly can exclusively reveal the reason why Tony Brewer, former Headlam group chief executive departed from the country’s largest flooring supplier. Continue Reading
Conran looks East for inspiration Written on 19 September 2016. Sir Terence Conran launched his latest furniture design, inspired by Japanese Shoji screens, for Benchmark at Decorex. Continue Reading
Hashish design debut sees Hypnos reveal The Sand Written on 19 September 2016. Hypnos has unveiled the first in a series of beds from its new collaboration with interiors journalist and designer Amira Hashish at Decorex. Continue Reading
Soft Focus for Cormar Written on 19 September 2016. Cormar Carpet introduced the Soft Focus super-soft easy clean collection and revamped a trio of its established ranges at The Flooring Show. Continue Reading
From Charleston to Jutland, via Brooklyn at Another Country Written on 19 September 2016. Another Country has transformed its Marylebone store into a cultural melting pot celebrating the heritage of Danish sofa brand Søren Lund, and Brooklyn-based lighting brand Workstead, as part of this year’s London Design Festival. Continue Reading
John Lewis outlines its vision for Brighton store Written on 16 September 2016. John Lewis has begun public consultations on its proposed Brighton department store. Continue Reading
London Fabric gets new online presence Written on 16 September 2016. The BFM has revealed a new website for its London Fabric exhibition. Continue Reading
Dreamworks poised for Telford debut Written on 16 September 2016. Dreamworks Beds is to make its debut at The Bed Show next week after becoming a National Bed Federation member. Continue Reading
Manufacturing boost for Carpet Foundation Written on 15 September 2016. The Carpet Foundation has seen a significant boost is support from suppliers, with several new Patron Members. Continue Reading
Profits tumble at John Lewis Written on 15 September 2016. First half operating profits have tumbled by almost a third at John Lewis. Continue Reading
Profits up at Dunelm Written on 14 September 2016. Homewares chain Dunelm has seen pre-tax profits rise by 6.2% to £128.9m in the year to 2 July. Continue Reading
Headlam: Wilson takes over and Judge promoted as Brewer leaves Written on 14 September 2016. Steve Wilson, Headlam group finance director since 1991 has become chief executive officer and Tony Judge promoted to chief operating officer. Continue Reading
NBF looks to boost newcomers’ knowledge Written on 13 September 2016. The National Bed Federation is to launch a training course for newcomers to the sector. Continue Reading
Production consolidation boosts Airea Written on 13 September 2016. Ryalux, Pownall and Burmatex owner Airea has seen operating profits jump after it was able to cut costs after reducing the number of its sites. Continue Reading
Seventh heaven for Wool Week Written on 12 September 2016. A home where everything from interiors to fashion will be made of wool and a hotel installation at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour will form the interiors centerpieces of the seventh Wool Week. Continue Reading
Have a ball at Mitton Hall Written on 09 September 2016. The Furniture Makers’ Company, the furnishing industry’s charity, is to hold a fundraising Christmas Ball on 1 December with a drinks reception, three course meal, dancing to a live band and ‘champagne games’. Continue Reading
‘No shortage’ of demand or opportunities for Victoria Written on 09 September 2016. Flooring group Victoria has delivered a bullish message ahead of its AGM. Continue Reading
Dulux drifts into denim for 2017 colour of the year Written on 09 September 2016. Denim Drift has been revealed as Dulux Trade’s 2017 Colour, as it embraces the world’s most popular colour. Continue Reading
Bed firm has operator’s licence suspended after jeopardising road safety Written on 08 September 2016. A Dewsbury bed firm has been ordered to halt all deliveries after it was discovered it had been operating a lorry without a MOT for four months and had not checked if the vehicle had one. Continue Reading
Harris steps up at BRM Written on 08 September 2016. Flooring buying and marketing group Bond Retail Marketing has promoted Carl Harris to md. Continue Reading
UKFD makes bricks and mortar push Written on 08 September 2016. Online flooring retailer UK Flooring Direct has opened the first of a chain of retail stores. Continue Reading
Bedroom furniture market ‘set for 2% growth’ Written on 07 September 2016. The bedroom furniture market saw growth fall by more than half last year, according to a new report. Continue Reading
Chelsea move for Savoir Beds Written on 07 September 2016. Upmarket bed manufacturer and retailer Savoir Beds has opened a showroom at the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. Continue Reading
Furniture sales rise at John Lewis again Written on 06 September 2016. John Lewis recorded another increase in furniture sales last week, but it was not enough to lift overall home sales as the hot weather continued to affect sales. Continue Reading
Christopher Pratts boosts upholstery gallery Written on 05 September 2016. Leeds furniture and flooring retailer Christopher Pratts has unveiled new look to its upholstery offer, with a significantly enlarged Collins & Hayes gallery. Continue Reading
TCMC strengthens UK position with multi-million Ashley Manor deal Written on 05 September 2016. Alstons parent Thailand Carpet Manufacturing Company has strengthened its position in the UK upholstery market by agreeing to buy a 75% stake in Ashley Manor parent DM Midlands. Continue Reading
‘Too complex and inefficient’ M&S to axe 525 head office jobs Written on 05 September 2016. Marks & Spencer is to cut 525 jobs at its seven head offices in an effort to streamline its structure. Continue Reading
Karndean golf day raises £8,000 for CLIC Sargent Written on 05 September 2016. LVT manufacturer Karndean Designflooring’s annual charity golf day raised £8,000 for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent. Continue Reading
Touch of Timber gets SBID award nod Written on 02 September 2016. Interface’s Touch of Timber carpet tiles have been shortlisted for a Society of British and International Design award. Continue Reading
Money worries and temperatures hitting sleep Written on 02 September 2016. Fears over the country’s economic future and hot weather kept millions of people awake at night this summer, new research has found. Continue Reading
Stokers, Roomes and Ena Shaw share AIS retail awards Written on 01 September 2016. Stokers, Roomes of Upminster and Ena Shaw have been named as AIS retailers of the year, voted for by the buying group’s suppliers. Continue Reading
Venjakob and Himolla share AIS supplier awards Written on 01 September 2016. German cabinet and upholstery companies Venjakob and Himolla have been named as AIS cabinet and upholstery suppliers. Continue Reading
Are you cool? The Rug Company named coolest interiors retailer Written on 30 September 2015. The Rug Company is the coolest retailer in interiors, according to the latest Coolbrands list for 2015/2016. Continue Reading
The heat is on Written on 30 September 2015. Software supplier Retailsystem is to debut its newly updated app at the Minerva Show next week, featuring a stock management heat map. Continue Reading
Founding family sells Edel International Written on 30 September 2015. Carpet manufacturer Edel International, including its UK Edel Telenzo subsidiary, has been sold by its founding de Lange family. Continue Reading
Topps expects profits to show 'good growth' Written on 30 September 2015. Tile and flooring chain Topps Tiles says it expects to see ‘good growth in profits’ and record sales when its financial year ends this weekend. Continue Reading
Trio boosts Brockway Written on 30 September 2015. Brockway Carpets has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of three area business managers, who have all joined from Victoria Carpets. Continue Reading
The Flooring Show proves its long stay attraction Written on 29 September 2015. Last Week’s The Flooring Show enjoyed a near double-digit increase in visitor numbers, with almost a fifth of visitors attending for more than one day. Continue Reading
ScS sees late summer boost Written on 29 September 2015. Upholstery and flooring chain ScS has seen a double-digit rise in order in recent weeks. Continue Reading
31 and out for Park Written on 28 September 2015. After more than three decades in the industry, Kitchen International director Sandy Park has retired. Continue Reading
Shareholders 'push for Debenhams change' Written on 28 September 2015. Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp and chairman Nigel Northridge are expected to come under greater pressure as shareholders demand improved performance. Continue Reading
Ikea begins work on first UK store for seven years Written on 25 September 2015. Construction has begun on Ikea’s first UK store for seven years. Continue Reading
The Flooring Show a great success Written on 24 September 2015. The Flooring Show 2015 proved to be a successful event for both visitors and exhibitors alike. The three day event attracted higher numbers than last year. Official figures to be annouced shortly.
CfW to debut Wool Floorshow London Written on 24 September 2015. The Campaign for Wool is to debut a wool flooring event in London next March. Continue Reading
Parker Knoll drives SBI growth Written on 24 September 2015. Sofa Brands International has seen a double-digit increase in sales, driven by strong growth at Parker Knoll. Continue Reading
Furniture Village and Newbridge share Bed Industry Awards Written on 23 September 2015. Furniture Village was hailed as the Multiple Bed Retailer of the Year and Newbridge Street Bedding Centre as Independent Bed Retailer of the Year at last night’s awards. Continue Reading
Mattress Online scoops Etail award Written on 23 September 2015. Mattress Online was named as Bed Etailer of the Year at last night’s Bed Industry Awards. Continue Reading
Harrison Spinks named as bed manufacturer of the year Written on 23 September 2015. Harrison Spinks was named as Bed Manufacturer of the Year at the Bed Industry Awards last night. Continue Reading
Fire destroyed 'everything' Written on 22 September 2015. Dave Hubbard, Keith Jay Carpet & Furniture md says he intends to trade on after the fire which left everything inside its main store destroyed, but is ‘in limbo’. Continue Reading
Cargo to become online only brand Written on 21 September 2015. Interiors chain Cargo is to become an online only brand after owner Steinhoff decided to convert some of its stores to Bensons for Beds. Continue Reading
Urquiola becomes Cassina art director role as part of wider Poltrona Frau Group project Written on 17 September 2015. Renowned and prolific designer Patricia Urquiola is to become art director for iconic brand Cassina as part of a wider design role at parent group Poltrona Frau.The company says ‘he partnership marks Poltrona Frau’s growing global vision and its desire to continue to increase the potential of its companies, keeping their creative choices independent and consistent with their positioning.’ Continue Reading
Fire investigation begins Written on 17 September 2015. An investigation into a major fire which hit Keith Jay Carpets & Furniture last night is to take place this morning. Continue Reading
Matalan makes online bedroom move Written on 17 September 2015. Matalan has widened its homewares offer with an online move into beds and bedroom furniture. Continue Reading
Business Growth Fund to take Victoria stake Written on 16 September 2015. The Business Growth Fund is to take a stake in Victoria, as the flooring group confirms it is continuing to look for further acquisitions. Continue Reading
NDB to move to Decorex Written on 16 September 2015. Graduate design competition New Design Britain is to continue, moving to Decorex, following the demise of the May Design Series exhibition. Continue Reading
Gallery Direct deal sees Ziemniaks retire Written on 15 September 2015. Peter and John Ziemniak are retiring from the bed industry after selling Dreamworks Beds to Gallery Direct. Continue Reading
Alternative names new chief executive Written on 11 September 2015. Bute Fabrics md James MacAdam Sprint has become chief executive at Alternative Flooring and Wilton Carpets. Continue Reading
Victoria adds Interfloor to group Written on 11 September 2015. Victoria has continued its acquisition policy, buying underlay and accessory manufacturer Interfloor from its venture capital owners and management. Continue Reading
Carpet fitter jailed after £85,000 scam Written on 10 September 2015. A carpet fitter has been jailed for more than three years after conning his customers out of almost £85,000. Continue Reading
Argos and Homebase suffer sales falls Written on 10 September 2015. Argos and Homebase have seen sales fall in the past quarter, although profits were helped by favourable currency and shipping costs. Continue Reading
Furniture and lighting drive Laura Ashley growth Written on 09 September 2015. Strong furniture and home accessories growth has seen Laura Ashley lift UK retail sales in the past six months. Continue Reading
John Lewis reshuffles management for ‘the next generation’ Written on 09 September 2015. John Lewis has reshuffled its senior management team, with Andrew Murphy, retail director moving to a new role. Continue Reading
More commit to JFS Written on 08 September 2015. The number of companies agreeing to exhibit at 2016’s January Furniture Show continues to grow. Continue Reading
Gunn to succeed Williams at Sofa.com Written on 08 September 2015. Sofa.Com has recruited Vince Gunn from Crocs to be its ceo. Continue Reading
Habitat gears up for space dash Written on 07 September 2015. Habitat is to grow its retail space by a quarter by the end of the year. Continue Reading
Consumers opt for eating out rather than shopping Written on 04 September 2015. August was the worst month for British retail sales since the global financial crisis of 2008, as consumers opted for eating out or holidays rather than shopping. Continue Reading
'Another difficult week' for John Lewis Written on 04 September 2015. John Lewis suffered its fourth consecutive weekly sales fall last week, as it ended August down 3%. Continue Reading
John Lewis set to reopen £14m flagship home department Written on 02 September 2015. John Lewis was today due to re-open the home department of its flagship Oxford Street, London store after a £14m refurbishment. 25 different room-sets will sit at the heart of the space and be constantly updated to give customers new ideas. The department itself will be split into separate, distinct ‘room’ environments, allowing shoppers to fully immerse themselves in whatever they’re looking for. Continue Reading
Upholstery complaints, complaints, complaints, complaints, complaints Written on 02 September 2015. Upholstery is the fifth most complained about product, according to Citizens Advice. Continue Reading
Uttoxeter independent reopens after fire Written on 02 September 2015. Uttoxeter independent flooring retailer WN Davies has reopened three months after a fire seriously damaged the store. Continue Reading
Eyers of Chesterfield and Stockers share AIS awards Written on 02 September 2015. Eyers of Chesterfield and Stockers have been named as AIS Retailers of the Year. Continue Reading
Habitat set for Cardiff return Written on 02 September 2015. Habitat is set to return to Cardiff, four years after its previous store closed in the Welsh capital. Continue Reading
SBI unites G Plan brands Written on 01 September 2015. Morris Furniture has confirmed the sale of G Plan Cabinets to Sofa Brands International. Continue Reading
Next pins hopes on weather Written on 30 September 2014. Next has conceded that if the unseasonal weather continues it will have to lower its profit forecast after anticipated growth was almost halved. Continue Reading
New entry into flat-pack market Written on 30 September 2014. Furniture to Go and Meble Wojcik have announced a joint venture to introduce melamine flat-pack products into the UK and Republic of Ireland markets. Continue Reading
Worldstores adds Kiddicare to online brands Written on 30 September 2014. Interiors online retailer Worldstores has bought children's furniture and accesories retailer Kiddicare for an undisclosed sum. Continue Reading
Victoria snaps up Abingdon in £12m deal Written on 30 September 2014. Victoria Carpets is to buy rival Abingdon Flooring for up to £12.1m, adding the Stainfree, Wilton Royal and Distinctive Flooring brands to its portfolio. Continue Reading
Furniture continues to shine for John Lewis Written on 26 September 2014. Furniture delivered 'eye-catching' sales rises at John Lewis last week. Continue Reading
Dreams eyes product expansion as it looks to maximize store space Written on 25 September 2014. Beds and bedroom furniture retailer Dreams is looking to expand into other product sectors as it looks to make best use of unwanted store space. Continue Reading
Hypnos scoops manufacturer award at bed show as Peter Keen receives lifetime award Written on 24 September 2014. This year's Bed Manufacturer of the Year at the Bed Show awards was Hypnos after seeing strong sales and significantly increasing exports in the qualifying period, while taking an innovative approach to further developing brand awareness and proving itself a worthy benchmark for the higher-end of the market. Continue Reading
FV, Surrey Beds and Loaf share Bed Show retail awards Written on 24 September 2014. Furniture Village, Surrey Beds and Loaf took home the retailer awards at this year's Bed Show awards. Continue Reading
Serene to move into new market Written on 23 September 2014. Bed supplier Serene Furnishings is to expand into another product area with the launch of a new division. Continue Reading
Six fight it out for House Beautiful retailer award Written on 23 September 2014. Dunelm, Ikea, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Next and Tesco are in competition to be named as Favourite Home Retailer of the Year by the readers of House Beautiful. Continue Reading
The upbeat mood continues at Harrogate Written on 23 September 2014. The second day of The Flooring Show found exhibitors continuing to enjoy the upbeat mood of the opening day. Continue Reading
Baaah: upbeat day one at Harrogate Written on 22 September 2014. Sunday was a very upbeat day at The Flooring Show, with sheep at the heart of the positive mood that filled HIC. Continue Reading
Follow us live at The Flooring Show Written on 21 September 2014. Follow us live at The Flooring Show in Harrogate. We'll be blogging from the show from Sunday morning so follow us as we go around the halls by clicking here. Continue Reading
Weather hits John Lewis sales despite furniture and flooring increases Written on 19 September 2014. Strong increases in furniture and flooring sales at John Lewis were not enough to prevent the chain seeing a drop in sales as the mild weather hit clothing sales. Continue Reading
Beales boss hails ‘significant’ progress Written on 19 September 2014. The ceo of department and home store chain Beales has extoled the virtues of the high street and its progress transforming itself as like for like sales rise. Continue Reading
Lord Harris sells £13m of Carpetright shares Written on 18 September 2014. Carpetright chairman Lord Harris has sold almost £13m worth of shares in the flooring and beds retailer. Continue Reading
Furniture sales jump more than a fifth in 25 year high Written on 18 September 2014. Furniture and lighting sales jumped by more than a fifth in August, the highest increase since the Office for National Statistics began tracking sales. Continue Reading
Looking to increase your sales to your elderly and less able customers? Written on 18 September 2014. To meet more than 140 main suppliers and manufacturers for the independent living sector, REGISTER for your FREE delegate pass for Trade Days taking place on Sunday 5th & Monday 6th October at Birmingham's NEC today. Continue Reading
Trendsetter strengthens green credentials Written on 17 September 2014. Bedding company Trendsetter Home Furnishings has strengthened its environmental credentials by being awarded its second ISO 14001, the globally-recognised standard for environmental management. Continue Reading
It’s Strictly Duralay Written on 17 September 2014. The return of Strictly Come Dancing to TV screens on 27 September has created a marketing boost for one underlay manufacturer. Continue Reading
The Wool Room eyes expansion after Allergy UK green light Written on 16 September 2014. Bedding supplier The Wool Room is to look to expand its retail distribution after gaining the Allergy UK Seal of Approval. Continue Reading
Harrison Beds takes AIS bed award Written on 16 September 2014. Harrison Beds has been named as Bed Supplier of the Year by buying group AIS while 10 other companies achieved the Gold Standard award. Continue Reading
House price momentum falls back Written on 10 September 2014. House price momentum slowed and fell back to June 2013 levels last month as demand slipped for the third consecutive month. Continue Reading
Recycling anniversary sees retail boost Written on 10 September 2014. The fifth anniversary of the Recofloor vinyl flooring recycling scheme has seen it attract new retail members, and an increase in recycling. Continue Reading
Mixed fortunes for furniture, food and fashion as retail sales bounce back in August Written on 09 September 2014. After two months of falling retail sales, sales picked up again in August, although the increase was lower than in 2013. Continue Reading
MPs to investigate rent to buy retailers Written on 09 September 2014. BrightHouse, the market leader in the rent to buy furniture and electricals sector, is to be investigated by a group of MPs. Continue Reading
Ultra Furniture appoint Jim O’Donnell as Design & Commercial Manager Written on 06 September 2014. Ultra Furniture have announced the appointment of Jim O’Donnell as Design & Commercial Manager. Jim brings over 35 years of industry experience to Ultra Furniture. Jim’s experience and knowledge has come from his time working for G-Plan, Pendal Furniture, Buoyant Upholstery and most recently Lebus Upholstery where Jim was Managing Director for 12 years. After taking a break to recharge his batteries he is now ready to bring his wealth of knowledge and experience to assist in Ultra’s strategic growth plans. Continue Reading
Home stars again for John Lewis Written on 05 September 2014. Home, and furniture in particular, has continued to be a strong performer for John Lewis. Continue Reading
Crowson announces closure Written on 04 September 2014. Crowson Fabrics founder Derek Crowson has revealed he is to close the group on 17 April. Crowson, who is termanilly ill, founded the company in 1978 together with its brands, including Monkwell, Charterhouse, Dovedale, Design Archives and Hill and Knowles, which were distributed throughout the world. Continue Reading
Brits help kick-start expo season Written on 01 September 2014. 2014’s interiors traded exhibition season got underway yesterday (Wednesday) as Heimtextil kicked off with another strong British presence. Continue Reading
TA eyes £250m Cath Kidson sale Written on 12 September 2013. Cathy Kidson owner TA Associates has hired investment bank UBS as it looks to capitalise on the success of the retailer. Continue Reading
Ligne Roset- New Bristol store Written on 10 September 2013. The arrival of Ligne Roset Bristol heralds 'an innovative approach to retailing of the lifestyle brand,' according to the company. Continue Reading
House prices and buyer demand continue to rise Written on 09 September 2013. Rising prices and increasing buyer demand have led to significant increases in homes coming onto the housing market in England and Wales, according to the August RICS Residential Market Survey. Continue Reading
Discarded cigarette blamed for fire at flooring and furniture store Written on 09 September 2013. A Preston flooring and furniture retailer has vowed to re-open after a fire, thought to have been started by a discarded cigarette, caused severe damage to the store. Continue Reading
Vitra snaps up Artek Written on 09 September 2013. Contemporary furniture company Vitra has bought Finnish producer Artek for an undisclosed sum. Continue Reading
Green light for Herman Miller moves Written on 09 September 2013. Furniture manufacturer Herman Miller has been given the green light for a new factory and head office. The company is to move its production operations from Bath and offices from Chippenham to a purpose built 182,000sqft facility in Melksham, Wiltshire. Continue Reading
Sleep Council to launch Sleeptember Written on 08 September 2013. The Sleep Council is to launch a new campaign highlighting the benefits of good night's sleep next month. Continue Reading
Expansion for Harrison Spinks Written on 08 September 2013. Bed manufacturer Harrison Spinks is to boost production after investing to expand its Leeds factory. Continue Reading
Empty shop numbers continue to rise Written on 05 September 2013. The number of empty shops on the country's high streets has continued to rise in the first quarter of the year. Continue Reading
House prices rise amid slowdown warning Written on 05 September 2013. House prices rose by 5.5% in the first quarter of the year, amid a warning the rise will slow because of stamp duty. Continue Reading
Details of B&S London move revealed Written on 05 September 2013. Barker & Stonehouse is to open its first London store, a 25,000sqft unit in Battersea, in July. Continue Reading
Next reveals sales volatility Written on 05 September 2013. Interiors and clothing chain Next has revealed the extent of sales volatility of the past three months, with sales fluctuating by about £25m a week. Continue Reading
Axminster ‘overwhelmed’ by new start Written on 05 September 2013. Axminster Carpets has enjoyed better than expected performance since it was bought out of administration, and plans to boost its workforce. Continue Reading
Mohawk completes €125m takeover Written on 05 September 2013. Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring manufacturer, has completed its acquisition of Spano Group. Continue Reading
Sales growth hits three year high Written on 04 September 2013. Retail sales have shrugged off the impact of the weather and shown the highest quarterly growth since December 2009, according to the British Retail Consortium. Continue Reading
House sales reach three year high Written on 04 September 2013. The number of homes sold in the UK reached a three-year high during March as increased confidence in the market continued to translate into sales, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Continue Reading
Race returns to his family roots Written on 04 September 2013. Furniture retailer Iain Race has opened a new store a year after Race For Furniture was bought by Michael O'Conner Furniture after going into administration. Continue Reading
MIFF sees sales climb to £558m Written on 04 September 2013. Kuala Lumpur furniture exhibition Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has seen sales at this year's event reach £558.86m. Continue Reading
Interface looks to waste nets for nylon Written on 01 September 2013. Flooring giant Interface is to launch carpet tiles made from discarded fishing nets washed up in the Philippines as it looks to clean up the Pacific Ocean and find new sources of nylon. Continue Reading
TFO revamps training courses and cuts prices Written on 01 September 2013. The Furniture Ombudsman is to relaunch its training programme, including lower prices. Continue Reading
Home continues to power on for John Lewis Written on 11 September 2012. Chain continues its sales run. Continue Reading
Flexiload exits wholesale market – Classic Furniture takes up the reins Written on 11 September 2012. Cabinet importer follows in footsteps of BM Furniture. Continue Reading
‘Signs of revival’ as BRC sees upturn Written on 10 September 2012. Shoppers returned to shopping in September as the British Retail Consortium hailed a change in consumer attitude. Continue Reading
Trio quit Victoria in pay row Written on 08 September 2012. Just four months after gaining board control at Victoria Carpets three directors have left after disagreement over profiting from selling the company. The company has also effectively put itself back up for sale. Continue Reading
5m investment for Cormar Written on 08 September 2012. Carpet manufacturer Cormar Carpets has completed a three year programme upgrading its cut lengths department. Continue Reading
Jubilee year 'is influencing purchasing decisions' Written on 07 September 2012. The Jubilee celebrations, the forthcoming Olympics and last year's Royal wedding are making consumers more likely to buy British made furniture. Continue Reading
Strong growth for Brighthouse Written on 07 September 2012. Weekly payment furniture and electricals retailer sees sales and profits leap. Continue Reading
Wettest April 'hits retail sales' Written on 05 September 2012. UK retail sales in April were hurt by the wet weather, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said. Like-for-like sales fell 3.3% from the same month last year, led by women's and children's wear. Worst hit were sales of footwear, which recorded their largest decline since January 2008. There was more gloomy news for the High Street from Clinton Cards, which said its largest supplier was set to begin steps to put it into administration. As a result, Clinton Cards said it had asked for trading in its shares to be suspended. However, there was better news from supermarket group Sainsbury's, which reported a 6.8% rise in annual sales to £24.5bn, with underlying profit up by a stronger-than-expected 7% to £712m. 'Cautious' consumers BRC director general Stephen Robertson said: "The wettest April since records began has put a dampener on retailers' fortunes." The monthly rainfall last month passed the record 120.3mm set in 2000, making it the wettest April since records began. And temperatures across the UK in April were the lowest in 23 years, according to Met Office figures. It also comes after it was confirmed that the UK re-entered recession in the first three months of the year. "Consumers, struggling to balance their household budgets, remain reluctant to spend unless they really have to and the weakening economy is likely to mean people are even more cautious about their finances." But at department stores, April was a better month for many as the wet weather boosted the number of shoppers seeking refuge. Source bbc news
Unilin looks to Brazil Written on 03 September 2012. Fresh from displacing the UK as the world's sixth largest economy, Brazil is to gain an Unilin manufacturing plant producing Quick-Step laminate. Continue Reading
More jobs to go at Brintons Written on 02 September 2012. Brintons is set to undergo the second round of job cuts since its takeover by Carlyle Group last September. Most of the redundancies are expected to be at Kidderminster, and a trade union says it is a result of the plant being given the most complicated orders. Continue Reading
Carpet recycling leaps Written on 01 September 2012. The amount of carpet being recycled by British carpet manufacturers has leapt. Continue Reading
Welle goes it alone with DHD Written on 12 September 2011. Bedroom furniture manufacturer Welle has opened its own UK distribution centre taking over delivery and installation from retailers. Continue Reading
Dwell makes kitchen move Written on 11 September 2011. Furniture, lighting and accessories chain Dwell has moved into the kitchen market. The chain has opened its first kitchen display at its Bristol store, with the Glasgow and Nottingham branches next to see the expanded offer More than 20 ranges are on offer, but customers must live within two hours of a branch selling kitchens for designer home visitsand installation and aftercare.
Police may pay damages Written on 08 September 2011. Retailers affected by the rioting of the past three days have been told that they could still recover their losses even if they are not insured – but have to act fast. Continue Reading
Reeves vowes to carry on Written on 08 September 2011. Trevor Reeves, House of Reeves owner has vowed to carry on after the retailer’s 144 year-old flagship Croydon store was destroyed by fire in last night’s London riots. Continue Reading