Almost 700 new furnishing businesses registered in November

Last month saw 157 new furniture and carpet retailer incorporations on Companies House, while new manufacturer registrations represented 202. According to the latest new company listings data for November 2022 via Companies House, furniture retail and lighting incorporations stood at 100, while carpet and floor coverings retail filings resulted at 57. Furniture manufacturer registrations, which includes codes for the manufacture of kitchen, office, shop and other furniture, totalled 143, wi... ... [View more]

Trends and Opportunities for Vietnam Furniture and Handicrafts in UK retail

UK retail is one of the most competitive markets in the world, and by 2023, it will be even more so. With e-commerce taking over traditional brick-and-mortar stores, retailers need to be prepared for a rapidly changing landscape. As such, UK retailers must identify trends and opportunities that can help them stand out from the competition. One of those trends is sourcing products from international suppliers. As costs rise domestically, manufacturers outside of Europe are becoming increasing... ... [View more]