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Kent retailer to rebrand after refurb | Furniture News
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Kent retailer to rebrand after refurb. Canterbury-based furniture retailer Lenleys has announced a pre-refurbishment closure sale at its Clarkes store in Maidstone. The Maidstone store will temporarily close at the end of March to undergo a major refurbishment programme, and is scheduled to reopen in …
Sofa group appoints key personnel | Furniture News
WEBSofa group appoints key personnel. UK-based sofa designer, developer and manufacturer TCM Living has appointed Nicola Furlong (pictured) as MD of Ashley Manor Upholstery, with effect from 1st November 2022. Also, Will Cawson has been appointed design director of Ashley Manor Upholstery and Alexander and James, and will join in the coming months.
How the furniture trade is dealing with rising prices
WEBIn April, inflation was running at 7% – the highest in three decades – with furniture prices up 17% YoY. With few signs of improvement and weakening consumer confidence, the trend continued into the summer. Shop prices were up +16.6% in June, reported the BFM. Anecdotally, it seems that many material prices are levelling out – but prices ...
IKEA is coming to Oxford Street | Furniture News
WEBNov 1, 2021 · IKEA's parent company Ingka Investments has signed a conditional purchase agreement to acquire a property at 214 Oxford Street (Oxford Circus) in London – formerly a Topshop flagship.. The retailer says that part of the vacant space will be used by IKEA UK & Ireland, and was purchased for £378m. Ingka says the investment, which will see the creation of some 150 new local jobs, supports its ...
Owen Wilson returns to Sofology TV ad campaign - Furniture News
WEBAug 22, 2019 · Sofa retailer Sofology has again teamed up with actor Owen Wilson for a second instalment of TV ads. Owen says: “It’s nice to be working with Sofology again and it’s cool to build on what we did last time and play around with these a bit more. What better way to spend a day than taking it easy on a comfortable sofa?”. Jan Duckworth ...
Purecare – a new player in mattress protection | Furniture News
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Since its UK launch at this year’s January Furniture Show, Purecare is fast becoming a popular choice for retailers seeking advanced levels of mattress protection, and its success continued with its acceptance in May as an official Minerva Furniture Group supplier – an achievement celebrated at the Spring Furniture & Bed Show, where Purecare exhibited as an official supplier for the first ...
M&S to cut own-brand furniture from stores, reports The Sun
WEBJan 16, 2023 · Marks & Spencer is planning to stop selling the majority of its in-store own-brand furniture over the coming months, according to reports from The Sun. It is understood that the retailer intends to stop selling larger furniture items through its shops by the autumn, while continuing to sell furniture online in partnership with third-party brands.
Trends - Furniture News
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Through our various channels in print and online, we strive to keep our readers abreast of the latest developments in the UK domestic furniture and furnishings trade, while broadcasting relevant third-party messages. Delivering insightful editorial and product promotion since 1986, Furniture News is the only trade title focused on the UK’s ...
Stuart Jones appoints new in-house designer | Furniture News
WEBJul 31, 2014 · Stuart Jones welcomes the arrival of Nicholas Akhurst to its team. He will be based at the company's West Sussex factory where it has been manufacturing for over 30 years. This follows the previous appointment of MD Alan Bennett who has led furniture design and manufacturing businesses over the last 20 years.
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