Castelan joins TFMC
Castelan Group has become the latest company to join The Furniture Makers’ Company as a corporate member.
Murray to host Bed Industry Awards
Broadcaster Colin Murray is to host The Bed Show gala dinner and awards.
Headlam targets low cost sector with Everyroom
Headlam has launched a brand aimed at the sub-£20 per sqm retail market.
Footfall drops back again
Non-food retail footfall dropped back further in the past week as the impact of economic concerns deterred shoppers.
Flooring inflation slips back despite smooths jump
The rate of retail price inflation for flooring slipped back in May, despite higher prices for smooth flooring.
Management reshuffle at Bensons sees Jackson and Sidebothan depart
Bensons for Beds has reshuffled its management after its ceo and cfo stepped down.
Eastwood takes parliamentary role
Mark Eastwood, Conservative MP for Dewsbury, has been appointed chair of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group.
Furniture inflation drops again
The rate of retail price inflation for furniture dropped for the second consecutive month on May, but remains at a historically high level.
Testing reveals ongoing safety and trade descriptions issues
The NBF’s latest round of due diligence finished product testing continues to highlight failures among manufacturers who are not following its code of practice, with several major flammability and trade descriptions issues identified.
Bed manufacturers see optimism slide away
Optimism among UK bed manufacturers has declined sharply over concerns about order levels as companies struggle with ongoing cost, supply and skills shortages.
