Home grown leather furniture specialist Just Leather is hoping to capitalise on renewed market confidence to penetrate the Sydney market, having signed up to participate at the Australian International Furniture Fair in early 2010.

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Small business should steel themselves for new financial pressures in the wake of the global financial crisis, including a squeeze on credit and higher taxes, according to Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey.

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The Government's economic stimulus measures have given rise to increased consumer confidence and a resulting boost to furniture sales, according to furniture retailer and manufacturer Fantastic Holdings.

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Commercial furnishings company B Seated has re-positioned itself to cater to a discerning, design led customer base. Marketing manager Daniella Menachemson said the move would see the brand's range expanded and a new website launched.

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Furniture and electronics giant Harvey Norman has reported slower than expected sales growth for the first quarter of 2009/10, prompting a slump in its share price.

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A newly-released Asia Pacific survey by business, finance and accounting body CPA Australia claims Australian small businesses lag their South East Asian counterparts in commercial procedures and optimism for the future.

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Melbourne based furnishings company Town & Country Style has introduced a new lighting range designed to complement its existing product lines and working with the brand's signature "urban meets rustic" aesthetic.

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Tasmanian fine furniture specialist Rex Heathcote will further promote its recently released "chequered" range through exposure at the next Australian International Furniture Fair, from 3 - 5 February 2010 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre.

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Times may have been tough for the furniture industry over the past couple of years, but a record selling period for the Australian International Furniture Fair appears to have bucked the trend and hints at renewed optimism for the sector.

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Melbourne painting company Creative Strokes has unveiled plans to launch a range of minimalist pieces to the market, following client demand for pared down, subtle wall decoration. Founder Bradley Tempelhof said the collection was characterised by two key features; modernity and simplicity.

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