CBI calls for CJRS clarity
The government must tell the business sector if it is going to extend its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme beyond May or risk employees being made redundant, according to the CBI.
Next trials reopening its website
Next has partially reopened its website, selling bed linen, home accessories, kitchenware and children’s clothing.
Free training courses
The National Bed Federation is offering housebound retail employees free training.
Sturrock to step down from Eve
James Sturrock is to step down as ceo of Eve Sleep and be succeeded by the mattress in a box company’s marketing boss.
Bed firms respond to NHS needs
Britain’s bedmakers are joining the battle to beat the Coronavirus pandemic.
Arper founder Luigi Feltrin dies
Luigi Feltrin, Arper founder and honorary president died on 5 April. He was 85.
Investment group buys majority stake in Emma
German investment group Haniel has bought a majority share in mattress in a box company Emma – The Sleep Company.
Furniture Makers Company issues guide to claiming grants
The Furniture Makers’ Company, the furnishing industry charity and City of London livery company has begun helping workers who have been affected by the coronavirus disruption and has produced a guide to government advice and how to apply or a grant from the charity.
Coronavirus: 'up to 100,000 without jobs'
The UK furniture and furnishings sector could have as seen 100,000 jobs go since the coronavirus outbreak, according to the BFM.
Knight delays retirement as ScS hangs on to dividend cash
David Knight, ScS ceo has agreed to postpone his retirement.
