FOREST SOFA NEWS

Forest photo shoot coming soon!

Year Highlight - Charity event a success ! - please read Jan 2008

LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

April 2008
The Start of Something Big!

20.0 A restriction in the availability of our location has postponed the completion of the Forest photo shoot. However we are pleased to release a sneak preview of what's to come..............

 

The photography of our existing and many new designs is now set for the end of May 2008. Appointments are now being made to showcase the new and exciting range at an open day here in Manchester. For those who can't make it to Manchester arrangements are being made from a showvan presentation at store locations throughout the UK.
 
Coming in March 2008
Forest Photo Shoot Coming Soon !
19.0 Forward announcement - Forest Sofa have scheduled a photo shoot to include several new sofa designs. Approx. 40 sofas will be professionally photographed in an elegant yet appropriate real life setting with the use of models and interior designers and stylists to maximize the product appeal. Marketing Manager Ryan Mohieddin states "The shoot should assist in highlighting the quality and appeal of the sofas we manufacture. We expect to be able to provide our retails with the latest design led models with images to support and help promote the brand. We will give our retailers the option of editing the images to include their own logo / designs and even rename the products to match their own company profile. High quality images for website and instore display will be available to match the high quality of leather and fabric upholstery the new range will offer."
FEB 2008
New Sofa's and a celebrity range on the way ....
18.0 Recent market conditions has seen a change in customer requirements. To ensure we are able to offer our retailers hot products we have introduced a full time design and development service. Our design team works constantly at the development of new models and to ensure we are able to respond to changing customer requirements and to put Forest Sofa at the front of the latest design innovations. 2008 will see a change in the Forest sofa product range in particular an expanded contemporary leather and fabric sofa range will be unveiled.
18.1 Forest Sofa have exclusive rights for an new product range to be launched and backed by Anthea Turner. Forest Sofa have been commissioned to begin the Anthea At Home Collection in the development of the 'Perfect Sofa' . Following on from the success of her TV show the 'Perfect Housewife'. The perfect sofa is just one component of the 'Perfect Home' collection to be released by Anthea later this year. We can't say too much now about the design but it will available in both fabric and leather, both of which will be hand picked by Anthea.
     
JAN 2008
FOREST SOFA CHARITY GIVE AWAY

17.0 Forest Sofa Ltd raised money for charity by GIVING AWAY over 40 pieces of furniture. The event took place in our factory just before we broke for Christmas, and was promoted by the Salford Advertiser. Many of our team helped prepare for the event by sorting the factory and compiling a list of stock items to give away. The Saturday morning giveaway was well attended, with over 100 people coming through the doors to look at the many items of furniture they could take away for free ! There really was no catch, we simply asked the local community and those taking furniture to donate money to our nominated charity the NSPCC and all proceeds went directly to the NSPCC. We managed to raise 260.00 pounds for the NSPCC and the Salford advertiser maintained their interest in the event following up with a brief editorial on our efforts.

 

17.1 Forest Sofa have exclusive rights for an new product range to be launched and backed by Anthea Turner. Forest Sofa have been commissioned to begin the Anthea At Home Collection in the development of the 'Perfect Sofa' . Following on from the success of her TV show the 'Perfect Housewife'. The perfect sofa is just one component of the 'Perfect Home' collection to be released by Anthea later this year. We can't say too much now about the design but it will available in both fabric and leather, both of which will be hand picked by Anthea.

 

 

ARCHIVED NEWS From Aug 2005 - Mar 2007


The Forest news section will provide a continuous rolling update of new events occurring at Forest Sofa. Discounts and Promotions will also be advertised on this page, so remember to visit frequently to prevent missing out.

AUGUST 2005
1.0. THE COMPLETION AND INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW AND IMPROVED FOREST SOFA WEBSITE.

1.1 NEW FOREST FABRIC RANGE IS LAUNCHED - View Range

An exciting range of contemporary sofas, chairs, and sofa beds, in a range of stylish fabrics.

 
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2005
2.0. NEW FABRIC RANGE FEATURED IN FURNITURE NEWS NOVEMBER EDITION (page 26).
 
NOVEMBER 2005

3.0. AN INTERCHANGEABLE TRADITIONAL FABRIC SWATCH IS INTRODUCED.
40 different colours available across 8 fabric ranges, and available on any model. - Request your new swatch now !

3.1. AN INTERCHANGEABLE CONTEMPORARY FABRIC SWATCH IS INTRODUCED.
Over 20 neutral Colours in contemporary fabrics including micro fibre, soft chenille and tweed effect. Request your new swatch now !
 

DECEMBER 2005

4.0. JANUARY SALE DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS: Please call for details:

4.1. Forest will be closed from Thursday 22nd December through to the 2nd Jan'06.

We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas, and thank you for your support this year.

 

JANUARY 2006

5.0. SALE NOW ON ! - 10% OFF The Entire Contemporary Fabric Range. Call for more details.

 
FEBRUARY 2006
6.0 Development of a number of new products and the careful selection and expansion of the fabric swatch.
MARCH - APRIL 2006
7.0 Showvan run begins. Forest covers the UK mainland and Ireland with a selection of traditional and contemporary furniture. Swatches are also available during the showvan run.
     
MAY 2006
8.0 Development begins on a range of new products, due to be released in June 2006.
   
JUNE 2006
9..0 New models released and featured online. The developments will be presented on the next show van run in October 2006. To ensure you are included on our show van run, please contact a member of the sales team. New customers are welcome to request a show van visit.
NEW - Maine Leather NEW - Windsor Leather - sofa bed also available NEW - Maine Fabric
     
 
NEW - Rio Leather NEW - Lincoln Fabric - sofa bed also available  
     
JULY 2006
   
10.0. Preparations begins for the planning of our next show van run, dates still to be confirmed however likely to begin in September '06
10.1 Yet another development the Main Tub. A compact Tub chair, suitable addition to the contemporary leather range and also ideal furniture for pub / club environment. Picture to follow.
     
AUG 2006
   
11.0 Development is completed for 2 new fabric models. The Belmont to be presented to retailers across the UK on our showvan accompanied by a range of new fabrics.
     
SEP 2006
   
12.0 The Belmont is proving an instant success ! A great number of sales for our latest addition and the new cover is also proving popular. Pictures to follow.
     
OCT - DEC 2006
   
13.0 After continuing success with our friends in the contract market, we are planning to expand our range of upholstery to include the upholstery of tub chairs, farmhouse chairs and bar stools designed for the hotel and leisure market. Plans are put in place to offer this new range of products through a new division to be called Forest Contracts.
     
JAN 2007
   
14.0 Forest Contract.Com is officially launched, the website www.forestcontract.com is now online showcasing a range of products including tables, chairs, bar stools, carver chairs, mobility products, banquet seating and conference seating and also including sofas.
     
FEB 2007
   
15.0 Forest Contract receives the support and backing of one of the largest pub chains in the UK, a promising start !
15.1 The Forest Showvan is out, new models have been released and will be showcased for the first time. Forest covers the UK mainland and Ireland with a selection of traditional and contemporary furniture. Swatches are also available during the showvan run. Photos of new models to be loaded to the website in due course.
 
MAR 2007
   
16.0 Forest Sofa - New Maine Sofa Range in leather is to be dropped from our standard range. This item is now exclusive to just one retailer.
16.2 Rio Sofa range has been discontinued.
 
     
 
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