Recent days have seen Ikea, the world's leading furniture retailer, raising the bar for sustainability in the business sector, through the launch of a groundbreaking initiative.

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Australian made bedding and bedroom furniture specialist Candlewood is planning a return to Furnitex this year in order to capitalise on retail exposure and drive its brand profile.

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Carroll & Wiggins Imports will showcase a range of designs from UK Fabric Designer, Vanessa Arbuthnott at D+D Melbourne, held 15 - 18 July held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The company is the exclusive agent for Arbuthnott in Australasia.

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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has called for a realistic and manageable minimum wage increase at $10.50 per week in its submission to Fair Work Australia's Federal Minimum Wage review

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Local high end furniture brand Collessione Chesterfield is making its mark in the onshore with a range of authentic furniture inspired by the heritage of the iconic Chesterfield.

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Freedom Furniture has launched a new television advertising campaign harnessing a touch of animal magic to promote its latest bonus voucher program.

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A new alliance between NSW bedding retailer Sleepdoctor and national retail group Frontline Stores has created another fortuitous partnership, thanks to the simultaneous addition of bedding accessories retailer Holy Sheet to the Frontline stable.

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Home decoration concepts and accessories that meld the art of capturing nature on film with the latest design sensibilities are the hallmark of Clinton Friedman Collection, scheduled to showcase at Decoration + Design later this year.

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Furniture retailer Nick Scali has its eye on expansion, having achieved robust operating cash flows in the six months to December 2009. In his half year results statement, managing director Anthony Scali confirmed the company planned to leverage current opportunities for strategic investments to secure future growth.

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Furniture brand Master Pacific has launched a new line of chairs to co-ordinate with its already established dining furniture offer. Master Pacific senior buyer Samara Amadi confirmed the Luna and Nova chairs (pictured) were available in black or white PU with stainless steel legs.

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