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Furniture inflation drops from 16% to 6% in a year
The rate of retail furniture inflation slowed by almost a quarter in June.

Flooring inflation slows but smooths see large jump
The rate of retail flooring inflation dropped in June but it is still higher than a year ago.

Snug and White Company among PETA winners
Luxurious silk-free sheets, a range of vegan candles and a chair in pineapple leather are among the items chosen as

Italcer and Terrantinta agree deal as consolidation continues to create €400m group
Ceramic floor tile producer Italcer Group is to add to its roster of brands by buying Terratinta.

Tim Bloyce Memorial Cup raises £5,800 for industry charity
The Furniture Makers’ Company’s annual five-a-side football tournament, the Tim Bloyce Memorial Cup’, has raised £5,800 in aid of the

Rimadesio sees sales momentum grow
Furniture manufacturer Rimadesio has seen sales growth leap in the first half of this year, after record turnover in 2022.

DFS ups market share to record level as it boosts margin
DFS has claimed almost 40% of the UK’s upholstery sales.

Revised MFS ‘set to return’
January Furniture Show organiser Clarion Events has proposed the return of a revised Manchester Furniture Show.
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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



