Markets / FURNITURE / May.17

Cappellini thrives for Poltrona Frau+

Designer furniture firm up 20% in Q1

A tough residential market failed to stop Italian furniture group Poltrona Frau - owner of the premium design brands Cassina and Cappellini - from posting sales and profits growth in the first quarter of its centenary year.

Markets / UPHOLSTERY / May.16

Niche upholstery group Kirton adds almost 20% to its top line+

Purchase of rival & innovation boosts sales

Acquisitions and an innovative new upholstery filling launched towards the end of 2011 helped niche chair and sofa maker Kirton to 18 per cent sales growth last year.

Markets / DATA & RESEARCH / May.16

Premium brands not just for the rich

Ecommerce shoppers will continue to spend

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Markets / UPHOLSTERY / May.16

Fabric buyers descend on Italy

International buyers boost Proposte

Proposte, the international furnishings and upholstery fabrics trade show, maintained visitor numbers this year thanks to a large influx of overseas buyers.

Markets / FLOORING / May.16

Shoppers in Chester buck trend for flooring retailer+

Carpet Factory boosts revenue

Floorcoverings independent the Carpet Factory - which trades from a large warehouse style store in Chester - bucked the broader market last year with a double-digit revenue uptick.