Cabinet Maker articles from May 2008

Cabinet Maker archives from May 2008

Chiselwood gains apology.(cases of DF Furniture Ltd and Chiselwood Ltd)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... DF Furniture Ltd has issued an apology to bespoke kitchen company Chiselwood Ltd, settling an alleged intellectual property dispute. Dean Fairhurst of DF Furniture Ltd, in Newark, settled the alleged dispute before court action, paying...

Argos defies market with plans to expand.(Company overview)(Statistical data)
May 2, 2008... Retailer to open further shops and build up Internet sales Leading furniture retailer Argos has said it will be able to drive market share growth despite weakening retail conditions. In its end-of-year statement for the 52 weeks to 1...

Brits abroad.(demand for British furniture)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Tetrad and Duresta have proved there is strong demand for British furniture. Both companies made their annual pilgrimage to Rho Fiera, Milan last week. Tetrad launched its ECO range, while Duresta launched The International Collection. This...

Arthur Brett `a major investment'.(McLaren interiors merter with Arthur Brett & Sons)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... McLaren plans to rebuild brand and explore new markets David Salmon, the new owner of Arthur Brett & Sons, has said the company will explore emerging markets. Weeks after buying Arthur Brett out of administration Salmon, McLaren...

Squeeze hits Scotland.(furniture industry sales)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 2, 2008... Furniture and flooring sales suffered as Scottish general retail figures slowed, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC). March's like-for-like sales were the worst since December, with most of the slowdown coming from non-food,...

Affordable safety.(Distributor Ultimate Products has launched a mid-market memory foam range)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Distributor Ultimate Products has launched a mid-market memory foam range into the UK containing a fire retardant. The firm secured a three- year exclusive deal with chemical giant, Albermale Corporation. The Dreamtime range includes...

IN BRIEF: Have a ball.(furniture industry conference)(Conference news)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... A few places still remain for the Spring Ball, which takes place on Sunday 11 May at the five-star Lowry Hotel in Manchester. The event is open to all members of the industry and will feature a three-course meal, entertainment and fundraising...

IN BRIEF: Winter move.(The World Market Center in Las Vegas has moved its winter exhibition dates)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... The World Market Center in Las Vegas has moved its winter exhibition dates to 9-13 February 2009. The event is the fastest growing home furnishings trade show in the world. Robert Maricich, Market president said: `Given the strong interest from...

IN BRIEF: Lean machines.(Furniture Industry Research Association)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... The furniture industry can reduce its impact on the environment through better waste management and use of materials, delegates at The Lean Environment event in Hertfordshire were told. Ukfirst organised the event with MAS East (Manufacturing...

IN BRIEF: Duo at home.
May 2, 2008... AMX Designs will host its spring At Home Show from 12-19 May while sister company Ashley Manor Upholstery opens its doors from 23-26 June. For further details, or to make an appointment, tel: 01159 835 660 or email sales@amx-design.co.uk. ...

Best of both worlds.(Silentnight Beds and Buoyant Upholstery have combined their expertise to produce The Bed Sofa.)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Silentnight Beds and Buoyant Upholstery have combined their expertise to produce The Bed Sofa. The three-bed collection - Affinity, Serenity and Tranquility - was designed by Silentnight and manufactured under licence by Buoyant. The range...

First quarter not all bad says bssa.(British Shops and Stores Association)
May 2, 2008... Sales Monitor revealed that a strong January and February balanced out the drop in trade later Despite retail's doom and gloom furniture and homeware sales showed positive performances during the last quarter, according to the British...

Legals - Administrator appointments:.(Homeworthy Guaranteed Furniture Ltd has appoints Michael Williams as administrator)(D-Zine Management Ltd has appoints William Turner and Geoffrey Kinlan as administrator)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Homeworthy Guaranteed Furniture Ltd, wholesaler. Co no: 05734699. Administrator: Michael Williams, Michael Williams & Co, Highfield, Clifton Road, Middleton, Manchester. Appointed: 28 March. D-Zine Management Ltd, manufacturer and retailer....

Legals - Liquidator appointments:.(A&K Pritchard Ltd has appoints Richard Simms and Steven Ford)(Saraband Furniture Company Ltd has appoints Mark Roach and Graham Randall)
May 2, 2008... A&K Pritchard Ltd (previously DP Furniture Express and Durham Pine), retailer. Co no: 4131217. Liquidator: Richard Simms and Steven Ford, Insol House, Station Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Appointed: 9 April. Saraband Furniture...

March trade dips again.(furniture industry sales and revenue)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Sales were up on February, but annual comparisons show a fall Furniture and lighting sales in March declined by 0.3% compared to last year. According to National Statistics, March was the seventh consecutive month of year-on-year...

Kitchens dip.(Nobia's trade sales were strongest)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 2, 2008... Nobia's trade sales were strongest The decline in the UK kitchen market at the end of 2007 continued into the beginning of 2008 with sales at Gower and Magnet slightly dipping. Parent company Nobia said net sales in the UK for the...

Versatile seating.(Patchwork is the name of Ligne Roset's latest upholstery design)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Patchwork is the name of Ligne Roset's latest upholstery design. A diverse piece of upholstery, all elements in Patchwork are adaptable and bring together four different elements: base, seat, back and cushions. Each sofa can combine a...

Views by Charles Hessler.(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... The UK should take note of how the market for style-driven outdoor furniture is developing across the pond. Much like the UK, the trend in the US is for woven resin designs, with Barlow Tyrie's range by Vladimir Kagan proving incredibly...

Talk - Has the first quarter of the year gone as expected?
May 2, 2008... `Yes, it has. We've had a good first quarter. The situation hasn't affected us as yet, I don't know why, but we deal with carpet, furniture, suites, everything really. People are predicting a rough year but so far it hasn't been so bad. I think...

CM COMMENT: Leader - Entering a new and exciting phase.(Editorial)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... When I accepted the job as a reporter on Cabinet Maker back in 1999, it wasn't without reservation. It was, after all, an industry I knew nothing about, and a magazine with a name that would provoke the occasional guffaw from friends and family...

ANALYSIS: Bricks and clicks for success.(Report)
May 2, 2008... With online sales taking an ever larger share of consumer spending, more physical stores need to have the best of both worlds, reports Deven Pamben The success of online trade continues despite the slowdown in UK high streets and the doom...

STORE MANAGER: So, whose responsibility is that?
May 2, 2008... A commercial lease is a tricky beast, and tenants need to be clear about the extent of the potential liabilities they are accepting, reports Philippa Aldrich As the credit crunch begins to bite, all businesses will be carefully reviewing...

What about insurance?(Property and casualty insurance)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Generally, in commercial leases, landlords insure the property and recover the premiums from the tenant. If the property is destroyed or damaged by a risk against which the landlord has insured, payment of the rent is suspended while the...

PROFILE: MIDLAND FURNITURE AUCTIONS - Bringing down the hammer.
May 2, 2008... Auctions can be a fast way for a retailer to turn stock into much- needed cash and the quality of goods for sale is often high, says Caroline Munro Whether times are exceptionally good, or horribly bad, furniture auctioneers are bound to...

CONSUMER RESEARCH: Will consumers really pay for a green conscience?(Survey)
May 2, 2008... Cabinet Maker research survey People say they would pay a premium for products made in a way that benefits the planet, but what's the truth when they are faced with the prices? It was 28 years ago last month that the term `sustainable...

CONSUMER RESEARCH - ENVIRONMENT: Facts and figures.(Statistical table)(Survey)
May 2, 2008... How much extra, if anything, would you be prepared to pay for furniture if you knew its carbon footprint was lower than a similar product (or if its carbon footprint had been `offset' during its distribution and manufacture)? * 5% more...

CM OFFCUTS: Always remember to say thank you.(Interview)(Interview)
May 2, 2008... David Evans is Barlow Tyrie marketing manager What does your job involve? It would be easier to say what I am not involved in! I trained as a graphic designer and as such I design all the company literature, advertising, exhibition...

CM OFFCUTS: Smashing way to resolve payment row.(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... An angry builder who was owed money for the construction of a conservatory and a porch decided to take matters into his own hands - and demolished the lot. Nigel Gray was owed #15,000 by Anita Dovey from Shoreham, East Sussex for the...

CM OFFCUTS: Rallying round.(Sports car events for charity purposed)(Brief article)
May 2, 2008... Robert Morris, Morris Furniture Group joint md is taking part in a Cannonball Run for charity. And he's doing it in style. Cars in the race include a Porsche Turbo, an Aston Martin Vanquish, two Ferraris, and a Maserati. The race, from Thursday...