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the four-day event to facilitate business discussions and networking opportunities, with the JFS Social billed as the main event. A daily ‘happy hour’ at the end of each day, it will provide further networking opportunities, while a new champagne bar will offer an opulent setting for meetings.

Zoe says: “The social element of trade shows cannot be understated, and based on feedback from our exhibitor community, it’s where many of the important show conversations happen, whether in a business- or relationship-building context. So, we’ve designed a comprehensive programme of social events to make sure exhibitors make these valuable connections and have more meaningful interactions at the show.”

Building on the trends installation feature that debuted at this year’s show, an enhanced feature will showcase design innovations from the show’s cutting-edge brands, while a reimagined show layout promises to optimise the visitor journey, replacing the original layout of three sector zones with four areas: premium design; cabinet; upholstery; and interiors and accessories, with this fourth zone rebranded as the Home Interiors Show.

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has appointed a new MD, Phil Spademan (ex-Ercol, Nielsen Design, Siren Furniture), replacing Sean Holt

Jessica Alexander, outgoing executive director of the NBF, has raised over £1600 for The Furniture Makers’ Company by hiking the 20-mile Harrogate Ringway

Wayfair has reported its financial results for its Q1 (ended 31st March, 2023). It saw net revenue fall by -7.3% YoY to $2.8b – of that, international net revenue was down -24% YoY, at $359m. Wayfair made a gross profit of $821m (29.6% of its total net revenue), yet ultimately made a net loss of $355m (non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was down -$14m)

Mattress Online has formed a “wellness partnership” with Sheffield-based cancer support charity Cavendish Cancer Care

Forte has appointed Maria Florczuk as president. She will take over leadership of the company from her father in September

RAMR, the Register of Approved Mattress Recyclers, has launched with an initial three members. Its steering group comprises trade associations the Textile Recycling Association (TRA) and the NBF, plus mattress recyclers, manufacturers, retailers, waste management firms and local authority representatives

ScS has entered a partnership with housing and homelessness charity Shelter, and is donating £25,000 to support its services

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