15/05/2023 Trade Association PR Orders and output are on the rise and the costs of materials are falling, prompting a positive perspective according to national trade body, British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM). In its most recent Trade & Price Trends Survey, BFM found that the number of respondents that were more optimistic about the general trading […]

22/03/2023 The British Furniture Manufacturers is launching a brand new membership category for furniture retailers to recognise companies committed to selling and promoting British made goods. The BFM’s new retailer membership category, which will be open to retailers across the UK, is being launched at the January Furniture Show 2023. It builds on the success […]

14/02/2023 The first episode of British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) new podcast, ‘Industry Matters’ – recorded at the January Furniture Show – is now available online. Managing Director Sean Holt and Marketing and Communications Manager, Jo Audley-Charles host the podcast, which aims to tackle industry news and offer insights a nd analysis, as well as covering […]

01/12/2021 Outgoing Managing Director of the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM), Nick Garratt is gearing up to take the role of chairman at the trade body, as he welcomes his successor Sean Holt to the leadership role. During his three years at the helm of the BFM, Nick has overseen a number of changes, to move […]

27/10/2021 The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has appointed Sean Holt, an association leadership specialist, as its new Managing Director. Sean Holt brings a wealth of experience to the role, including 20 years’ at board level working in the sport, leisure and printing industry. Sean as CEO established the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport […]

1/07/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A new online resource will make it easier than ever for householders to buy British furniture. National trade body the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM), has launched its all-new website, with member profiles offering an easy route to choose companies from across Britain. The British Furniture Manufacturers, (BFM), has represented the interests […]

26/01/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The British Furniture Manufacturers’ latest Economic Review outlines the impact of a third COVID-19 lockdown and the challenges posed by Brexit – but pinpoints indications of a speedy recovery in the spring. Managing Director of the BFM, Nick Garratt, examined figures released by the Bank of England and the Office of […]

16/10/2020 The latest British Furniture Manufacturers’ Economic Review points to a third of the British public spending more on home improvements – including furniture – in case of further lockdown restrictions. Managing Director of the BFM, Nick Garratt, has examined reports from the British Retail Consortium, the Bank of England and the EY Item Club […]

21/09/2020 BRITISH furniture businesses are being urged to ‘build up their balance sheet’ in case of difficult times ahead. National trade body British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM), has issued the message as part of its monthly economic review for the sector. Fuelled by pent-up demand and a consumer focus on homes, the furniture industry has generally […]

13/05/2020 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR The British Furniture Manufacturers has welcomed the government’s new furlough scheme announcement. The trade body says the extended scheme will help protect the sector’s investment in its workforce and prevent significant redundancies. Nick Garratt, BFM’s MD said: “Over recent years shortage of skills has been one of the challenges our industry […]