UK Flammability Regulations for Upholstered Furniture Published on : Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Following the recent BBC investigation into upholstery on sale in the UK containing foams and fabrics that do not comply with British ...
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Peter Simon, founder of Monsoon and Accessorize, has taken a significant minority stake in Loaf, the British furniture and homeware retailer, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Charlie Marshall, Loaf has become the ...
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In yesterday's BBC consumer affairs programme, Fake Britain, several leading furniture and bed retailers were involved in an investigation into product compliance with the UK's stringent fire safety regulations for furniture. Products ...
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The directors of the once-renowned swivel chair company, Daneway, are introducing The Easy Chair Co. at the forthcoming Interiors show in Hall 2 Stand A9 with a complete range of leather swivel chairs. With production in Europe, there is a ...
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Sofa giant CSL has completed a wholesale rebrand as it revealed it is on target to reach sales of £100m for the first time. By Christmas all 26 of the firm's stores will be operating as Sofaworks as part of the family-owned retailer's ...
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Upper-end upholstery producer Ekornes has signed a letter of intent to acquire fellow Norwegian producer IMG for an undisclosed price. Ekornes officials said the deal will give the company a new growth platform for upholstered seating at ...
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JACKSON, Miss. — Upholstery producer Jackson Furniture has opened one new plant in northeastern Mississippi and plans to start operations soon at a second facility, according to company officials. The plants represent an investment ...
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Upholstery producer Jackson Furniture is opening two new plants in northeastern Mississippi over the next three years, investing $2 million in the new locations and hiring 250 employees. Officials said the company will have an ...
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Bill Cubberley is showing product geared for the U.S. market at Nathan Furniture USA. John Wampler stands in the High Point Market showroom of his newly launched JGW Furniture. HIGH POINT — Industry veterans don't fade away. ...
Full-line manufacturer Theodore Alexander is collaborating with New York designer Jamie Drake on a new line of home furnishings to debut at the April High Point Market. Jamie Drake The Jamie Drake for Theodore Alexander collection ...
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Furniture Store Performance RportMotion upholstery, occasional tables, youth bedroom and outdoor furniture now account for a greater portion of furniture store sales, according to Furniture/Today's exclusive Furniture Store Performance ...
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Chinese motion upholstery producer Man Wah Holdings said its U.S. sales rose 13.4% in the six months ended Sept. 30, as gradually improving economic conditions helped the company continue to gain market share. In a report filed with the ...
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Abbyson Living is partnering with celebrity designer Monica Pedersen to launch the exclusive Monica Pedersen Furniture Collection by Abbyson Living at the Las Vegas Market in January. Abbyson Living officials welcome designer Monica ...
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California has revised its controversial Technical Bulletin 117 and adopted a new flammability standard that should allow producers to make furniture and baby products that do not contain flame retardant chemicals beginning Jan. 1. ...
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This Toronto rooftop was completed by Terra Firma Design. The wicker sectional shows beveled armrests in a clean modern style, which is re-enforced with off white fabric on the cushions. The coffee table can also be used as ottoman. A great ...
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