Coronavirus: VIFA Expo postpones while Proposte considers its next move

Written on 27 February 2020.

Proposte19B VIFA Expo has become the latest exhibition to be postponed because of coronavirus, while the organiser of Proposte says it will make a decision next week.

Fabric show success hailed

Written on 27 February 2020.

LF20 The two-day BFM Fabric Show London 2020 held at Chelsea FC’s West Stand was well attended by the cream of the UK upholstery industry and many large furniture retail groups.

Natuzzi begins direct online selling

Written on 25 February 2020.

Natuzzishop Natuzzi has opened its online selling platform in the UK.

NBF to host Green Forum to promote sustainability

Written on 20 February 2020.

EarthDay50 The National Bed Federation is to hold a Green Forum on Earth Day to highlight how companies can improve their sustainability.

Olivia’s snaps up rival Houseology from administration

Written on 26 February 2020.

Online furniture retailer Houseology has been bought from administration by rival Olivia’s.

Feather & Black ‘to have new owner’

Written on 25 February 2020.

FAB2020 Bed chain Feather & Black is set to have a new owner, according to media reports.

Laura Ashley able to borrow again

Written on 19 February 2020.

LASS20 Laura Ashley is able to use its bank borrowings to fund day to day spending after agreement was reached between its majority shareholder and its bank.

Salone postponed until June

Written on 26 February 2020.

Salone19B The most influential interiors exhibition has been postponed until June because of the Coronavirus outbreak in Italy.

Duo to run London Marathon to raise charity funds

Written on 21 February 2020.

PPodestamarathan Peter Podesta, Carpenter sales manager and Ruairi Giles, Harrison Spinks commercial director are to run this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon to raises funds for charity.