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The Perils of Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Don’t Align with Circular Economy Goals of Australia’s Furniture Industry. As Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) approach, our inboxes fill with sales promotions and retailers across Australia prepare for one of the year's busiest...
AFA Acquires Furniture Complaints Australia: Strengthening Consumer Protection in the Furniture Industry
In 2019, Furniture Complaints Australia (FCA) was established. Aimed at addressing consumer complaints related specifically to furniture products FCA managed issues ranging from poor customer handling through to overseeing recall claims to the ACCC. Over the past...
Sustainability is no longer a trend – it’s a movement
A recent study by Monash University is on point for Australian Furniture Association Members to consider. The Australian based survey aligns with a local economic backdrop - making it directly relevant to Australian businesses. The study found that 46% of shoppers...
AFA Partners with Built Environment Channel to Unlock Brand Opportunities
We understand how challenging it can be to get your sales team and product catalogues in front of architects and specifiers. That’s why, in June, the Australian Furniture Association (AFA) took a major step to open the door for AFA Members to showcase their brands and...
Prepare for a Profitable 2025!
Spring has Sprung, and it's a great time to get excited about everything blooming in your gardens and in your business! Just as we prepare our gardens for a new season, it’s the perfect opportunity to dig into your financials, turn over and fertilise your systems,...
Is your business protected against cybercrime?
The Australian Furniture Association warns Australian businesses of the increasing vulnerability to cyber-attacks and online scams – they're happening more frequently and resulting in higher financial losses. In fact, cyber-attacks have a long-term impact and can also...
Take A Seat With Us Project Wrap Up
The Australian Furniture Association and the Multi-Industry Collaboration Group (MICG), made up of the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce, Boating Industry Association of Victoria, Caravanning Industry Association of Victoria, and Specialised Textiles...
2024 Australian Resource Recovery Conference
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) invites you to join us in Adelaide on the 16-17 October 2024 for the inaugural Australian Resource Recovery Conference. The waste and resource recovery (WARR) sector receives 76 million tonnes...
Cash is king, right?
Australian Furniture Association Partner, XETA Accounting, is on the money. 'We’ve been through the wringer for a while. Things haven’t been easy since the Global Financial Crisis in 2007/2008, and just as the world began recovering, COVID hit us all. The fact that we...
Molmic Furniture Features in Major Design Projects
Molmic Furniture are immensely proud to have their products featured in a number of prestigious residences in recent times. Established in 1987, Molmic is driven by a deep passion for sofas. Molmic’s commitment lies in creating comfortable, durable lounge furniture...