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Regs Reform Objection
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (537+ words) Lee Paxman, Managing Director at Mobus Fabrics, shares his thoughts on why he objects to the proposed reforms to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. In fact, Lee has written to the Government highlighting a number of issues, which…...
Cumbrian independent earmarks new warehouse
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (145+ words) Independent furniture and carpet retailer Leslie Cleeland has revealed plans to open a new warehouse. According to a planning application submitted to Cumberland Council, the retailer, which is based on Main Street in Cockermouth, plans to convert the Lakes Electrical…...
Shifting Dynamics in Germany
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (597+ words) Thijs Meijerink, founder of market insight company Furnilytics, highlights the rising import dependence and shifting supply dynamics in the German furniture market. Germany's furniture market has become increasingly import-driven over recent years. While domestic furniture production experienced a temporary recovery…...
Retail Focus with Furniture Outlet
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (447+ words) Lloyd Bellis, Director at Furniture Outlet, talks about recent investments, a clear vision to expand and the call for stricter fire regulations. Since stepping into the Director role in April 2026, and having been with the family business since leaving school,…...
Fire Safety: Learning the Right Lessons from the Past
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (792+ words) Tony Attard OBE, Chairman of the British Furniture Confederation and of Panaz Group, shares his view on the comprehensive reform of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. It's not often in life that you encounter something so shocking it…...
Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page opens new Dreams store in Sheffield
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (285+ words) National bed retailer Dreams has opened a new store in Sheffield, further strengthening its nationwide footprint. As the Official Sleep Partner of Team GB and Paralympics GB, Dreams welcomed Olympic trampoline gold medallist and Sheffield local, Bryony Page to mark…...
Macclesfield store's biggest-ever warehouse clearance proves popular
23+ hour, 4+ min ago (264+ words) Furniture retailer'Arighi Bianchi'has reported one of the busiest mornings in its recent history after scores of shoppers queued before opening time for the first day of its biggest-ever warehouse clearance event. Queues stretched around the retailer's Macclesfield store on Saturday…...
Dreamland celebrates 50 years
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (429+ words) Mike Brown, owner of Dreamland Bedding, reflects on the company's 50th anniversary milestone and what's next for the business and his own future. Last month marked an historic milestone for Brierley Hill-based Dreamland Bedding Centre, as the business celebrated five decades…...
Furniture store card spending grows in May 2026; value rises
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (178+ words) Consumer card spending in furniture stores rose during May when compared to last year, as transaction value also increased, says new data from Barclays. According to the latest Barclays Consumer Spending Index, which includes both debit and credit cards, furniture…...
Tapi celebrates 100, 000 Trustpilot reviews
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (317+ words) Tapi Carpets & Floors'has reached a major customer review milestone, surpassing 100, 000 reviews on Trustpilot while maintaining its "Excellent" rating and an average score of 4. 8 stars. The achievement reflects the flooring retailer"s continued focus on customer experience as it marks more…...