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Parador promotes from within for UK and Ireland manager
Parador has promoted from within for its new UK and Ireland manager country manager. The brand has promoted Carrie Gillis,

Heal’s turns to famous five for largest marketing campaign in a decade
Heal’s has launched its largest marketing campaign in a decade: a £1m response to throwaway culture and fast furniture. The

Minerva and BFA strike ‘strategic alliance’ on retailer membership
Trade association BFA and buying group Minerva have agreed a ‘strategic partnership’ designed to provide advantages for Minerva members who

Inflation slows for furniture as outdoor sees deflation return
Furniture price inflation slowed last month, dropping below 1% for the third time in 2025. The rate for household furniture

Deflation returns for flooring as textiles set yearly inflation high
Flooring prices saw deflation return after a four month absence in August. After three months of inflation (0.2%, 0.4% and

High street move sees bed retailer double space
Bed retailer The Good Sleep Company has doubled the size of its store, allowing it improve displays and widen its

£2m investment sees Naturalmat at home
After more than two years of planning and work bed manufacturer Naturalmat has opened its expanded showroom and workshop. The

Swyft partners with Furnishing Futures
Swyft has formed a charity partnership with Furnishing Futures, the interiors-led social enterprise dedicated to transforming empty social housing into

FCExpo secures home until 2029
The Furniture Component Expo has secured its location for the next four years. Organiser British Furniture Association has agreed to
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Triple score
September will see three shows held concurrently From 2–5 September 2026, the SECC, Ho Chi Minh City will host VIFA

One month on – relive the best of SOLEX 26
It is already a month since SOLEX 26 opened its doors: it feels like only yesterday that the NEC welcomed


