Karim Rashid to present and DJ at May Design Series
Karim Rashid, one of the most prolific designers of his generation, will be taking centre stage at this year’s May Design Series, taking place from 19th-21st May 2013 at ExCeL London. Karim will host a keynote session within the Conversation Series programme, and then take to the decks to DJ at the late-night openin…
Steinhoff International acquires Hilding Anders brands
Hilding Anders International announced today that the assets of the two UK subsidiaries have been sold to Steinhoff UK Beds Ltd and GT Global Trademark AG.
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Over the past four years, Hilding Anders has undertaken a programme of operational change and provided significant additional cash fund…
IFFS, enjoyed a reputation for quality and diversity
IFFS expects to attract visitors from over 100 countries - as I've mentioned, it's an eminently international affair, with the kind of global appeal that makes it accessible for every nationality. Case in question - two UK suppliers (London's design-led Andrew Martin is already well established here) decided to exhibit at…
The grand designs of International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS)
Singapore's key furniture event certainly covers a lot of ground. Each March, it's the locus of the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS), the ASEAN Furniture Show (AFS), The Decor Show and The Hospitality Show - as well as the Hospitality Design Furniture Luxurious Project Asia …
Coach House – a one-stop supplier
One-stop supplier Coach House is renowned for the breadth of its portfolio – a range that only seems to grow in appeal each year.
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Established 30 years ago, Coach House is the largest trade-only supplier of furniture and interior design solutions in the UK – over 30,000ft2 of dedicated, themed showroo…
May Design Series
The May Design Series, a new commercial contract and retail trade event, provides a single destination for four of the most important design trade exhibitions, from 19th-21st May, at London’s ExCeL.
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The May Design Series comprises: Interiors LDN, a homage to the best contemporary British and international designs in …
the story about furniture, Dave and his wife Sandie
“I applied for numerous sales positions in all fields, but the criteria was more money and a better car than Sandie. This was achieved when the Silentnight Group offered me a position of sales representative for the Midlands area on £7200 and with a Cortina GL. I took the position and enjoyed my time there for a number of…
Sweet Dreams’ longest-serving agent retires
Dave Lloyd, who was Sweet Dreams’ agent for the Midlands, has retired. His work for the bed and furniture manufacturer extended well over 20 years, making Dave the company’s longest-serving agent.
Riaz Ahmed, Sweet Dreams’ founder and MD, says: ‘Dave has been part of Sweet Dreams for almost as long as the…
Multiyork refurbishment continues
Multiyork opened its new Harrogate store on Station Parade on 16th March, as part of its ongoing store refurbishment programme. Following its recent relocation from Parliament Street, the new 8000 sq ft store will house the latest collections from Multiyork, as well as ranges from Feather & Black.
The store is one of the first to introduce Mul…
Furniture Makers convene in Westminster
The Furniture Makers’ Company, the British furnishing industry’s central organisation, charity and patron, hosted its third annual confederation lunch in The Churchill Room at the House of Commons on Tuesday 19th March. The event brought together some of furnishing industry’s most senior figures with MPs to discuss the …
California board hears comments on furniture FR rule
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation held a hearing on Wednesday marking the end of a six-week public comment period on the state's proposed new upholstered furniture flammability standard.
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A story in the Chicago Tribune reported t…