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ACID and Heritage Crafts partner for better IP protection
Anti-Copying In Design (ACID) has partnered with Heritage Crafts, allowing the two groups to work together in advocating for the
Loaf set for 10th shack
Furniture retailer Loaf is to open its 10th – and largest – showroom next month. The chain will open the
Peter Lynas dies
Peter Lynas, Lanarkshire flooring retailer, died on 22 September. Lynas saw the Hamilton retailer, founded in 1826, join the Metro
Bedmaker strengthens links with Zarach
Harrison Spinks has strengthened its links with Leeds-based poverty charity Zarach. After donating mattresses to the charity in 2022, it
The Rug Company secures funding
The Rug Company as refinanced its bank borrowings and secured additional funding for acquisitions. The company, which has been majority
VIFA EXPO will have a new location and timings
Next year‘s VIFA EXPO is to have new timings that will see it move to the head of the southeast
KTP looks to develop cleanliness test to cut landfill
The National Bed Federation has entered a three-year knowledge transfer partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University as it looks to cut
Mixed fortunes as Dunelm enjoys record sales
Dunelm enjoyed report sales in the past financial year, although it had mixed fortunes on furniture sales. Sales grew by
Flooring inflation continues ups and downs
The flooring inflation rate continued its topsy-turvy pattern in August. The rate for carpets and floorcoverings dropped from 9.9% in
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Autumn Fair gears up for ‘strongest’ home product offer
Autumn Fair will have its ‘strongest’ collection of homeware, interiors and lifestyle brands, according to show organiser Hyve. The
Champion crowned
Fitter of the Year 2026 will be decided at Harrogate From February to September, the Fitter of the Year challenge