Big Furniture Group

📕 Big Furniture Group Magazine October 2024 now live 📕 This month sees the return of the Autumn Furniture Show where we take a look at what to expect to see, including the latest developments from Vogue Beds Group, Owl + Lark , Purecare® Home and Wiemann. AI specialist Presti (YC S24) lifts the lid on how the technology can save time and money, while RetailSystem.com details just why their software is best in class and why WebSystem by RetailSystem is the go-to platform when searching for a new website provider. We also caught up with Euro Lamps, making their debut during the Minerva event, where they shine a light on, well, their lighting products! In keeping with bright ideas, Spaceworks features with their focus on the process of finding the right partner when freshening up a retail store. Our cover star, Vogue, unveils all the information behind their new Climate Mattress Collection, taking the brand up another level with its #sustainability offering. Remaining on the eco-path, we spoke with PURMAN Recycling where they talk about turning industrial debris into stylish, sustainable furniture, while our Green Retail feature focuses on the latest updates from home furnishings retailer Dunelm. We also revisit the Dreams Manufacturing Guild Mark story and why the recognition means so much to the business, while Emmiera Group shares an insight into their own journey to excellence and Peak Converters Ltd explains how leveraging their expertise and innovation has led to big success. The edition features a recap of the recent INDX Furniture and Irish Furniture & Homewares Show events, as well as an insight into the expansion at AIT Home Delivery, anniversary celebrations at JB Commercial Furniture and the recent changes at Guardsman UK, including the move to a new office. Timber Art Design UK Ltd explore how tradition meets modern living, Gallery Direct Ltd gets cosy with Autumn and reveals a look at their AW24 collection, while GNG Group Ltd details the expansion behind its Komfi range. As for the regulars, Alan Spencer and Andrew Kerr, both from Siren Furniture Ltd, talk about their respective roles, industry trends, sustainability and why fire regulations are a barrier to change in our latest Big Interview, while Rightstyle Furniture features in our latest Retail Focus. The Bed Expert and Letter’s from China and Vietnam return with more industry insights, while we also spoke with Ian Dormer in our next Meet the Agent/Rep series. We also spoke with Sourcebynet who shares an insight into their creative direction for children’s furniture. In other monthly events, Decorex International takes place in London, while also in the capital is the Outdoor Living & Wellness Expo. Read it 👇 https://lnkd.in/eraRKW_A #bigfurnituregroup #magazine #manufacturing #retail #interview #insights #furniture #furnishings

Dreams opens its new premium concept store in East Sheen Jonathan Hirst, CEO of Dreams, said: “The opening of our new concept store in East Sheen demonstrates our dedication to giving customers the best possible experience when shopping for a bed. We’ve designed a welcoming, premium environment where our bed experts are on hand to guide customers and help them find the perfect bed for their needs." https://lnkd.in/ekYv_pus #dreams #beds #mattress #retail #store #opening Laura Stroud (Murphy) Sarah McNamara Ally Cook ACIM CMktr Jo Martin Fabio Perrotta

DFS appoints Red Consultancy and PR First London Following a multi-way tender process, sofa and furniture retailer DFS has appointed Red Consultancy to run PR brand building and influencer management and PR First to spearhead interiors and lifestyle focused communications and influencer campaigns. Claire Rushton, Head of Public Relations, DFS, explains: “In Red and PR First we’ve found our thing. Two very different agencies with different areas of expertise who can take us to the next level with our communications. Red’s creative ideas for DFS, coupled with their heritage in delivering stand-out, meaningful integrated campaigns for world leading brands, truly excited us, while PR First’s understanding of our category and their relationships with interiors press and brands in the home space is second to none.” https://lnkd.in/e6mPpsQd #dfs #furniture #furnishings #retail #appointment Deborah Kirk Perena Barrett

Price increases keep sales high at bedroom furniture supplier “The increase includes a £1.8m of turnover relating to a kitchen contract that was completed within the year, in addition to customer price increases that have offset an overall reduction in customer spending in 2023." https://lnkd.in/eQmy-3V4 #furniture #furnishings #bedroom #supplier #sales #growth #prices

Upholstered sofas and chairs recalled over fire risk A statement said: “The product has been identified as presenting a risk of fire as the fabric fails to meet the requirements of the relevant standard BS5852. If the fabric came into contact with a naked flame, it could catch fire and continue to flame." https://lnkd.in/eNEgHDq3 #upholstery #sofa #chair #productrecall #products #fire #furniture #furnishings

Meet the Agent/Rep In the next instalment of our series of interviews with agents and reps across the furnishings industry, we spoke with Ian Dormer who shares an insight into his new role at bed manufacturer Vogue Beds Group, as well as career highlights and challenges. https://lnkd.in/ex65e_WS #agent #rep #furniture #furnishings #lighting #beds #interview

Tapi Carpets & Floors dominates online growth within UK tile industry Brett Janes, managing director at Salience Search Marketing, said: “The growing competition and changing demands of the home and commercial interiors industry highlight the importance of a well-implemented strategy. “While some brands record growth in online visibility, others experience a concerning drop, emphasising the need to accommodate consumer needs." https://lnkd.in/eAt4FRci #tapi #retail #tile #online #growth

Sales maintain strong at department store retailer Ulster Stores Ltd The Coleraine-based business, which trades across three stores, said that it closed its online proposition at the end of December. “Increased costs and competition had become a challenge and higher transaction values instore reinforced that our customer preferred to shop this way with us." https://lnkd.in/eJdE4NqS #departmentstore #retail #sales #ulster

Action needed to keep prices low, says British Retail Consortium Helen Dickinson said: “Households will welcome the continued easing of price inflation, but this downward trajectory is vulnerable to ongoing geopolitical tensions, the impact of climate change on food supplies, and costs from planned and trailed Government regulation. Retail is already paying more than its fair share of taxes compared to other industries. "The Chancellor using tomorrow’s Budget to introduce a Retail Rates Corrector, a 20% downwards adjustment, to the business rates bills of all retail properties will allow retailers to continue to offer the best possible prices to customers while also opening shops, protecting jobs and unlocking investment.” https://lnkd.in/ejwHVapv #brc #retail #inflation #prices

Danish homewares retailer eyes up Brighton space as next opening “We are thrilled to bring Sostrene Grene to the vibrant city of Brighton. Our stores are designed to inspire creativity and a sense of community and we can’t wait to share our affordable and stylish offerings with the local customers,” the company said. https://lnkd.in/eHpTeQ4c #homeware #furnishings #retail #store #opening #brighton