A new player in the Hotel & Hospitality precinct at the upcoming instalment of the Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) is planning to target new markets with an extensive product range.


US player to hit Aus market

27 October 2010

US company Lifestyle Solutions is making a bid to conquer the Australian market. Lifestyle Solutions sales manager, Australia and New Zealand, Shamser Sidhu, said the company believed it had something to offer the Australian market.


Following the July launch of their first collections of hand woven floor rugs under the Armadillo & Co banner, collaborators Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst have expanded their product offer.


Mary Shaw, the Paris-based creator of leading home décor brand Sequana, will be a key speaker at the industry seminar series taking place at the Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) and Decoration + Design (D+D) from 2-4 February 2011.


Secrets of colour laid bare

27 October 2010

The Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) and Decoration + Design (D+D) will welcome one of North America's leading lights in the colour and design arena as a speaker in February 2011.


New fair a vital source

27 October 2010

Australian importers will soon have a unique forum in which to maximise their global sourcing activities on home ground, when Australia's only multi-nation sourcing fair launches in Melbourne next month.


Ikea stores have a magnet effect that benefits surrounding retailers, driving up sales thanks to the furniture giant's ability to attract destination shoppers, according to newly released analysis from Deutsche Bank.


Sydney outdoor specialist Garden Life will be targeting new markets when it makes its debut at Decoration + Design (D+D) next February.


The latest furniture retailing industry report released by market researcher IBISWorld this month predicts a slight upturn for the industry, while warning against increased competition from online businesses.


Auswood to expand range

29 September 2010

Auswood Furniture is planning to conquer new markets via a dramatic expansion of its current range, with the results to be showcased at the Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) in February.