Outdoor sales leap but home sales fall at John Lewis
Fans, outdoor furniture and beach towels were among the best performing products at John Lewis last week as home sales fell again.
Chair showroom makes SBID awards shortlist
A chair showroom is among the finalists of The Society of British and International Design’s International Design Awards.
'Perfect storm' leads to Nasons consultation
Canterbury independent furniture retailer Nasons is undertaking a consultation with staff over the future of the business.
Tapi taps shareholders for almost £10m
Flooring chain Tapi has raised almost £10m from shareholders.
House of Fraser could receive £50m Sports Direct investment
Sports Direct could lend House of Fraser up to £50m to prevent its collapse.
Tapi heads for 100th store
Flooring chain Tapi is to open its 100th store next week.
‘Beyond excited’: Smith recruits Coggan and team for DMM
DMM ceo Mark Smith has described the recruitment of Scott Coggan and his design team following the collapse of Fabb Sofas as a chance to take the parent company of Ashley Manor, AMX and Alexander & James to ‘the next level of commercial creativity’.
Spinks springs to victory
Spring manufacturer Sprinks Springs has won The Furniture Makers’ Company’s third annual Export Award, ahead of two other finalists.
More change at Ashley Manor
Upholstery manufacturer Ashley Manor has seen its third senior management change in recent weeks.
Whitemeadow collaborates with award-winning mattress manufacturer, Hypnos
Whitemeadow were delighted to unveil an exclusive collaboration with award-winning mattress manufacturer, Hypnos, at the Manchester Furniture show earlier this week.
