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

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal presents King’s Award to Harrison Spinks Simon Spinks, Chairman of Harrison Spinks, expressed his pride in the visit – he said: “We are deeply honoured and grateful to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to our farm and factory today, and thank her for taking the time to learn about our sustainable practices, meeting with our hard-working team, and presenting us with the King’s Award for Sustainable Development, which is an incredible privilege." https://lnkd.in/eRFWVTeG #beds #mattress #royal #visit #award #harrisonspinks #manufacturing Chris Townsley Liam McPartland Nick Booth Meg Bolderson Scarlett McAndrew Graham Astle

Green Retail with Dunelm “We strive to make good decisions and ensure what we do is increasingly sustainable,” Nick Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, said. “During the year we reiterated our good and circular approach to sustainable growth, and continue to ensure it is embedded into our strategy and ways of working so that we are delivering for all of our stakeholders and focussing on our planet, communities and people." https://lnkd.in/eAeBybJ5 #furniture #furnishings #sustainability #retail #dunelm

Family furniture business launches closing down sale “At our showroom, all stock will be priced to clear and EVERYTHING MUST GO as we close the store forever. This will be our last and biggest-ever Sale event.” https://lnkd.in/e-5ag8v7 #furniture #furnishings #retail #store #closure #sale

CMA launches court action against Emma – The Sleep Company George Lusty, the CMA’s Interim Executive Director for Consumer Protection and Markets said: “We have given Emma sufficient opportunity to alter the way it does business to address our concerns. They have failed to make all the changes that we require, which is why we’ve progressed to court action. “We are concerned that when sales tactics such as discounts and countdown clocks are used in a misleading way, they can pressure shoppers into making quick purchases and spending more than they otherwise would, for fear of missing out.” https://lnkd.in/eZdsWTbh #cma #emma #emmasleep #beds #mattress #court

Sales grow at office furniture maker Flokk https://lnkd.in/eKynWMRA #office #furniture #furnishings #manufacturing #sales #growth

Glasswells Ltd announce opening of kitchen experts Paul Glasswell, Managing Director of Glasswells, said: “We are excited to welcome the a highly reputable brand, Granite Transformation into our Bury St Edmunds store. We understand the importance of delivering a first-class service alongside quality products which are built to last. We are excited to see their success and look forward to welcoming some new Glasswells customers into our store.” https://lnkd.in/eB5Vs6sc #glasswells #furniture #furnishings #retail #kitchen

TEMPUR® partners with children’s poverty charity Zarach TOBIN James, Managing Director at TEMPUR UK Ltd says: “Many of us simply can’t fathom the devastating decision to either pay for food and fuel, or to buy our child a bed which is why, when Zarach founder Bex Wilson reached out to me via a handwritten letter, I knew that the work they did was special and that TEMPUR® had to be a part of their mission." https://lnkd.in/ebNj2r47 #tempur #beds #mattress #zarach #child #Poverty #charity

Components manufacturer Leggett & Platt posts Q3 decline President and CEO Karl Glassman commented, “We continued to make solid progress on our restructuring and operating efficiency improvement initiatives, although demand headwinds were more challenging than anticipated in the third quarter. Despite weaker than expected results, we paid down $124 million of debt and adjusted EBIT margin improved by 60 basis points sequentially this quarter." https://lnkd.in/eEv5z4nv #components #manufacturing #furniture #furnishings #trading #update

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) Ally Cook ACIM CMktr Jo Martin