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Lee Longlands partners with Castelan ahead of expansion
Lee Longlands has appointed Castelan as its furniture protection provider as it prepares to open its seventh branch. The 123-year

Jay-Be sees £1m profit turnaround
Bed producer Jay-Be has seen a profits turnaround of more than £1m after an increase in sales buoyed by exports.

A flock of shoppers: Ikea Brighton opens
The opening of Ikea’s Brighton store was greeted with large crowds of shoppers, and the curious, when it opened yesterday

Man of Parts set for UK debut
Furniture and rugs brand Man of Parts is to make its UK debut next month. Man of Parts was founded

Sofa Club appoints fd
Upholstery retailer Sofa Club has recruited a former TJX Europe executive as finance director. David Lowe spend 15 years at

Retailers not liable for fitting VAT tribunal rules
Retailers selling flooring which is fitted by an external fitter are not liable for VAT on the installation, as the

FBoY Innovation win for Fine Bedding Co
Bedding retailer The Fine Bedding Company has won the innovation award at the Family Business of the Year Awards. Established

YFM gets rebrand as it reflects changing profile
The Young Furniture Makers exhibition has been renamed as the New Furniture Makers exhibition for October’s event, as organisers look

Futon Company makes Wincanton move
Futon Company has hired Wincanton to run its warehousing and distribution operations. The company will run these from its omni-channel
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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


