Pure LatexBliss launches Asia sales with Sofamark in Hong Kong
LatexBliss has opened its first retail location in Asia, partnering with Hong Kong's largest furniture retailer, Sofamark, to bring its latex bedding products to this growing market. The company said the move is the first step in its growth plans for the China market.
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Manchester Furniture Show
This year’s Manchester Furniture Show will take place from 14-17th July, and has already attracted a significant number of first-time exhibitors – Kingstown Furniture, Greenapple, Ideal Products and major European upholstery supplier Lyra Group among them.
Ideal Products’ MD Steve Jayes says: “As we looked to increase our…
Design presents a collection of Italian furniture
Former subterranean prison, The House of Detention, will provide the backdrop for up-and-coming design talent. The strong international flavour also permeates this venue, with Italian-based duo Fred and Juul presenting their apiculture-inspired pieces, Latvian studio Sampling’s hemp seating, and UK spatial design company …
Clerkenwell Design Week
Returning for its fourth year, Clerkenwell Design Week, which takes place around the London district between 21st-23rd May, is set to surpass the success of 2012 with an enhanced format including increased exhibition spaces, a new focus on interior decoration and an array of curated projects across the festival’s historical venues.
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Hepplewhite prioritises retailer support
The retailer/supplier relationship has always been an important aspect for fitted bedroom and home office manufacturer and supplier Hepplewhite – commitment to outstanding service levels was one of the pillars that the company was founded on 80 years ago, and it remains today. A key part of this communication are the company’s retailer days…
FIRA launches REACH Awareness Service
FIRA has launched a new service to help companies comply with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals), a system of regulations controlling chemicals in the EU. The REACH Awareness Service provides FIRA members with a suite of information and guidance on the regulations.
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FIRA workshop to explore bariatric seating standards
The first standard for bariatric seating is being devised by experts at FIRA, which is calling on manufacturers, specifiers, clinicians, mobility experts, carers and users to provide valuable insight.
On Wednesday 20th March, FIRA’s experienced consultancy team is holding a stakeholder workshop to provide a forum to dis…
New MD to reinvigorate Nolte Mobel
German bedroom furniture manufacturer Nolte Mobel has appointed a new MD to spearhead its operations in the UK and Ireland. Geoff Hawkes, who was head-hunted from his previous position as operations director for German kitchen brand Nobilia, has plans to make a range of operational improvements at Nolte Mobel this year – from enhancing c…
Innovative design at the SaloneSatellite exhibition
Euroluce, the International Lighting Exhibition, will be strategically located in four pavilions between the Porta Ovest and Porta Sud. A wide range of lighting solutions – from indoor, outdoor and special-purpose lighting to lighting systems and illumination technology software, will be displayed in a 38,000m² space.
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Salone Internazionale del Mobile
I Saloni has long been the leading global event for the creative design industries, hosting a wide range of innovative furniture, furnishings, lighting and office solutions. This year’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile exhibition will house over 2500 participants in an overall exhibition area of 530,000m². As always, a host of other events lin…
furniture line shared by Sofia Vergara
Vergara will be appearing in RTG's commercials and other marketing material as well as visiting stores, Seaman said. The retailer - with dual headquarters in Seffner, Fla., and Atlanta and estimated 2012 sales of $1.61 billion - hasn't chosen all the suppliers for the collection yet, something Seaman said it wants to accomplish at the Apri…
Rooms To Go to launch licensed Sofia Vergara furniture line
ATLANTA — Rooms To Go has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Hispanic actress and businesswoman Sofia Vergara and plans to launch a home furnishings collection in her name in late fall.
The 130-store Top 100 company plans to start "smallish," said CEO Jeff Seaman. While h…