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Nov 01, 2019 News

Treasury report highlights flaws in business rates system

The Government has published a Treasury Select Committee Report which identifies key flaws in the UK's business rates system. It found…

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Oct 31, 2019 News

Change proposed for mattress recycling regime

The Environment Agency recently released details on proposed changes to its waste exemptions regime, which focuses on three areas: raising the…

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Oct 31, 2019 News

100% Design rebranded for 2020

100% Design is being rebranded for 2020. Twenty-five years after creating the UK's first dedicated design trade exhibition, the event is being…

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Oct 31, 2019 News

Carpetright considers sale

Carpetright has entered discussions with debt- and shareholder Meditor European Master Fund regarding a possible takeover. Meditor has made a…

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Oct 31, 2019 News

"Brexit cloud" still suppressing shopper confidence in October, says GfK

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased two points in October, to –14. All five measures decreased this month – including the major purchase…

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Oct 30, 2019 News

Lukehurst raises £1000 for local hospice

Lukehurst the Furnishers held a Christmas shopping event at its Sittingbourne store last Thursday evening, in collaboration with four other Kent…

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Oct 30, 2019 News

Online growth continues to buoy Next

Next reports that Q3 full-price sales were up +2.0% YoY, slightly ahead of guidance given in September, and bolstered significantly by income…

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Oct 30, 2019 News

Shop prices continue to slide

According to BRC-Nielsen, shop price deflation decelerated to 0.4% in October from -0.6% in September. Non-food deflation decelerated to 1.5% in…

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Oct 29, 2019 News

Carpetright and Furniture Village roll out concessions

Carpetright plans to open a further five concessions in Furniture Village stores before Christmas. Following the success of the first…

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Oct 28, 2019 News

BFM reveals optimistic manufacturer outlook

The latest figures from the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) reveal a sense of confidence. The association's October 2019 State of Trade &…

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Oct 28, 2019 News

Hilding Anders appoints new CEO

Global bedding and mattress group Hilding Anders has appointed Henrik Sjögren as CEO, effective from January 1st 2020. Bolstering Hilding…

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Oct 25, 2019 News

Name change for Spring Fair organiser

The organiser of Spring Fair and Autumn Fair, ITE Group, has changed its name to Hyve Group, as it aims to reflect its evolution resulting from…

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