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	<title><![CDATA[Furniture Fair Online]]></title>
	<link rel="self" href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog" />
	<updated>2010-09-05T15:46:59+10:00</updated>
	<subtitle><![CDATA[The fortnightly newsletter designed to ensure you're updated with the latest industry stories]]></subtitle>
	<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog</id>

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		<title><![CDATA[Monsoon to extend market share]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Monsoon-to-extend-market-share" />
		<updated>2010-09-02T10:50:30+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Monsoon-to-extend-market-share</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[Monsoon to extend market share]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Monsoon Imports will be showcasing an enhanced range of outdoor and indoor furniture at the forthcoming Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) next February, following its acquisition of Bertwistle Imports in March.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[IKEA’s political cabinet quip a winner]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/IKEAs-political-cabinet-quip-a-winner" />
		<updated>2010-09-02T10:50:22+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/IKEAs-political-cabinet-quip-a-winner</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[IKEA’s political cabinet quip a winner]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A satirical IKEA campaign featured in newspapers in the wake of the ALP's ousting of Kevin Rudd has been announced as the winner of a major newspaper advertising award.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[New exhibitor promises a top night's sleep]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/New-exhibitor-promises-a-top-nights-sleep" />
		<updated>2010-09-02T10:50:16+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/New-exhibitor-promises-a-top-nights-sleep</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[New exhibitor promises a top night's sleep]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Brisbane company Latex Mattress Factory has signed up as a first time exhibitor at the Australian International Furniture Fair (AIFF) next February.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[Fantastic, optimistic but realistic]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Fantastic-optimistic-but-realistic" />
		<updated>2010-09-01T16:24:58+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Fantastic-optimistic-but-realistic</id>
		<author>
			<name><![CDATA[Fantastic, optimistic but realistic]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Despite reporting a slight decline in full-year net profit in the year to June 30, due to "depressed conditions", Fantastic Furniture remains cautiously optimistic for the current year.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[Dunstone Design to show at AIFF]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Dunstone-Design-to-show-at-AIFF" />
		<updated>2010-08-05T08:50:14+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Dunstone-Design-to-show-at-AIFF</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[Dunstone Design to show at AIFF]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Award-winning NSW based artisanal furniture venture Dunstone Design has confirmed it will take part in Australian International Furniture Fair for the first time next February.</p>]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[HN furniture fares better than some]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/HN-furniture-fares-better-than-some" />
		<updated>2010-08-05T08:50:07+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/HN-furniture-fares-better-than-some</id>
		<author>
			<name><![CDATA[HN furniture fares better than some]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Furniture and bedding traded comparatively well at Harvey Norman over the past financial year, despite a housing market-led slowdown in the sector, according to the retailer's recently released full year results.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[Exhibitor boxes up trade fair success]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Exhibitor-boxes-up-trade-fair-success" />
		<updated>2010-08-05T08:49:59+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Exhibitor-boxes-up-trade-fair-success</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[Exhibitor boxes up trade fair success]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Globe West, the exclusive Australian distributor of eco-friendly brand Box Furniture, successfully released the latest Box Furniture collection at Decoration &amp; Design Melbourne last month.</p>]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[Small businesses unhappy with banks]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Small-businesses-unhappy-with-banks" />
		<updated>2010-08-05T08:49:47+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/latest-updates/Small-businesses-unhappy-with-banks</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[Small businesses unhappy with banks]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Small businesses are increasingly unhappy with their bank, while concerns over rising interest rates are felt more by the big end of town, according to market researcher DBM Consultants.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[Handsome Prints takes the floor]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/archive-may-july-2010/Handsome-Prints-takes-the-floor" />
		<updated>2010-07-07T14:31:52+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/archive-may-july-2010/Handsome-Prints-takes-the-floor</id>
		<author>
			<name><![CDATA[Handsome Prints takes the floor]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Textiles and prints will form a focal point of the upcoming Decoration + Design, with the 2010 Materials Inspiration event, &lsquo;Handsome Prints', seeing the unveiling of a one-off, custom designed floor measuring over 300 square metres.</p>]]></content>
	</entry>
	
	<entry>
		<title><![CDATA[N&H brings world of product to fair]]></title>
		<link href="http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/archive-may-july-2010/NH-brings-world-of-product-to-fair" />
		<updated>2010-07-07T14:25:18+10:00</updated>
		<id>http://www.furniturefaironline.com.au/blog/archive-may-july-2010/NH-brings-world-of-product-to-fair</id>
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			<name><![CDATA[N&H brings world of product to fair]]></name>
		</author>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Global product sourcing specialist N&amp;H Distributors is preparing to showcase a selection of its wide range of furnishing products at the upcoming Furnitex trade fair.</p>]]></content>
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