The British Furniture Association (BFA) has forged stronger links with Minerva Furniture Group, an independent buying group working on behalf of many of the leading UK furniture retailers.
A new cooperation between the two parties will further enhance the ‘retailer’ membership category within the national trade body, while providing advantages for Minerva Group members who join the BFA.
In a further demonstration of support, the BFA will be exhibiting at the Autumn Show in October which is hosted by the Minerva Group.
Phil Spademan, Managing Director of the BFA, said: “We are very pleased to have established this new relationship and look forward to welcoming Minerva members into BFA Retailer membership.
“We work with our retail members to utilise the benefits available through the BFA, and to promote the products made by British furniture manufacturers in the UK.
“Our mission is to be the voice of our industry, provide effective representation and offer services that support members’ business interests as part of a collective body promoting the industry.
“I am confident that Minerva Group members will recognise the value of BFA membership and look forward to discussing this directly with delegates at the Autumn Show.”
BFA Retail members can access a range of services including a legal helpline, targeted training courses, access to BFA webinars and networking events and direct representation with industry governing bodies.
Julian Cox, Chief Operating Officer at Minerva Group said: “We are delighted to be supporting this new initiative with the BFA for our members, supporting the BFA and the industry.
BFA membership is open to UK furniture manufacturers, component suppliers and furniture retailers and more information, including how to join can be found at: https://www.bfa.org.uk/join-us/
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