Bigger MIFF attracts international buyers
This year's show spans over 80,000m2 and features 509 exhibitors. MIFF chairman Dato Dr Tan Chin Huat says: "The show is 25% bigger this year. There was very strong demand after our record sales performance of US$830m last year. We have added more space at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC). One of the ne…
Japan Style on IFFT
Regular exhibitor Asahikawa Furniture Industry Co presided over the Asahikawa2 brand showcase, a collection of high quality furniture from Japan’s most renowned furniture-making region. As part of the feature, Conde House, a long-time exhibitor at imm cologne, delivered an array of award-winning chair designs. ekonglong furniture
As befits its coo…
Big in Japan – IFFT/Interior Lifestyle Living
The Japanese economy has suffered more than its share of hardships in recent years, but, thanks to its unique design identity, its furniture industry still has a valid place in the world – says Furniture News editor Paul Farley, who explores Tokyo’s small – but perfectly formed – IFFT/Interior Lifest…
International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS)
Visitors to the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2013/30th ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS 2013), The Décor Show 2013 and The Hospitality Show 2013 can look forward to enjoying one of Asia’s premier design-led furniture and furnishings platforms in a new light. Held at Singapore Expo, from halls 3…
Malaysian International Furniture Fair report - MIFF matters
This is the third time I've attended MIFF, Malaysia's premier furniture exhibition. Sure, it's a somewhat sprawling event, taking place through the twisting corridors of the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and an almost-inconvenient satellite site, the MATRADE Exhibition and Conference Centre (MECC)…
Be wise when you advertise
The ‘Advertising and Price Compliance’ course, set to take place on Tuesday 12th March, explores the legal and regulatory framework which applies to advertising with emphasis on self-regulation via the Committee of Advertising Practice’s (CAP) codes and the role of the Advertising Standards Authority and their decisions. ekonglo…
Dreams administration story continues
On 6th March, it was announced that investment group Sun European Partners had acquired the majority of Dreams’ stores – 171, along with 1600 jobs – in a pre-pack administration deal through administrator Ernst & Young. The deal includes Dreams’ head office in High Wycombe, as well as two UK factories.
The remainin…
Business counting on Chancellor to deliver, says FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said the Chancellor must deliver a business-focused Budget tomorrow if he is serious about lighting the economic touch paper.
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The small business support organisation has said its members are desperate to see positive announcements on business rates, fuel duty, and exac…
Budget demands from the BPF
The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to boost the housing market and reform a business rate regime that favours internet retailers over the high street while sucking over a £1b out of UK businesses in empty rates.
Additionally, it has also urged Osborne to think twice before springing ill…
Brand pressures
It has become clear to the BFM that many multiples and some independent furniture retail stores will expect their furniture suppliers to satisfy them that the product is legally sourced in accordance with the EUTR. This means that even if a company is classified as a trader, the retailer will expect proof of legality and therefore the furniture supplier (even though no…
What is an operator?
Operators are those that first place timber or timber products on the EU market. They are required to exercise due diligence (a framework of measures and procedures) when placing the products on the market, to determine that they are not illegally harvested. Due diligence must be completed prior to purchase. The requirements are to:
• Collect and allow access …
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