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The Cotswold Company to open at Redbrick after Kingston
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (334+ words) The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led, handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, has announced the opening of its newest showroom in Kingston upon Thames, alongside plans to open its 16th showroom at Redbrick, West Yorkshire, creating a combined 16 new jobs. The Kingston showroom,…...
Government issues final call for FR reform feedback
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (272+ words) The Government is seeking final views on the reform of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988, which regulates the fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture. It follows the Government's policy paper, 'The fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture', published…...
OKA opens concession at Fenwick Kingston
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (133+ words) OKA opens concession at Fenwick Kingston'Furniture News British home interiors brand OKA has announced the opening of a new concession at Fenwick's store in Kingston, extending its partnership with one of the UK's most respected department store groups. Home interiors…...
The best UK mid-century sources for the professional home office
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (296+ words) It's a style associated with craftsmanship and longevity that satisfies both sustainability narratives and timeless aesthetics. It taps into the consumers' desire for clean lines, comfort, considered proportions, and the warmth of natural materials, perfectly bridging the domestic and the…...
Shop price inflation subdued for now, report BRC-NIQ
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (239+ words) Shop price inflation subdued for now, report BRC-NIQ'Furniture News Shop price inflation was subdued in March, increasing to 1.2% YoY, against growth of 1.1% in February, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor. Non-food inflation increased to 0.1%, against a decline of…...
West Elm partners with "defining Gen Z voice"
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (187+ words) West Elm partners with "defining Gen Z voice"Furniture News West Elm has announced a new collection in collaboration with content creator and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain. "A defining Gen Z voice, Chamberlain brings her signature style to an assortment of…...
April's issue: Speaking up
1+ week, 26+ min ago (211+ words) When Tony Attard was named chair of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC), he delivered an impassioned speech at the Houses of Parliament, outlining his priorities for the industry's lobby group. We challenged him to elaborate on his manifesto in April's…...
Very expands own-brand home proposition
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (241+ words) Digital retailer Very, which is operated by The Very Group, is expanding its own-brand proposition with the launch of The Very Collection Home. Introducing a "refined approach to modern living", the new home collection attempts to "balance elevated design with…...
Land of Beds named Cheshire's Outstanding Family Business
1+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) North West bed and mattress retailer Land of Beds has been named Cheshire's Outstanding Family Business of the year, picking up the High Sheriff's Award for Enterprise at an evening hosted at Churchill House, the University of Chester's Business School,…...
Kyoto confirms appointment of Paul Little
1+ week, 2+ day ago (253+ words) Kyoto Futons has confirmed the appointment of Paul Little (ex-Airsprung Group, Relyon) as its sales and marketing director, "strengthening the company's strategic focus on sales growth, operational excellence and long'term customer partnerships across the UK furniture market". "Paul will play…...