Family-owned furnishings retailer Housing Units has announced the appointment of Martin Norris as its new Furniture Buyer.

Martin joins the business with a wealth of experience in furniture sales and buying, having held senior roles at DFS, Furniture Village, and Next.

Housing Units said the appointment “marks an exciting chapter in our 78-year history, as we continue to strengthen our product offering and prepare for future growth.

“Martin’s passion for interiors and expertise in furniture buying will play a key role in evolving our product strategy and continuing to deliver the outstanding standards our customers expect”.

Martin Norris said: “I am excited to join Housing Units, a brand with an excellent reputation both with customers and within the trade. Furniture and interiors have always been my passion, and I look forward to working with the Housing Units team to bring innovative and high-quality products to the market.”

Nick Fox, CEO, commented: “Martin’s appointment marks an exciting chapter in our 78-year history as we look ahead to further improve our product offering and seek new opportunities.”