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Nov 20, 2024 News

Puppets bring benefits of NBF supplier membership to life

Following the success of its manufacturer member counterpart, the National Bed Federation (NBF) has produced a second puppet-driven testimonial video…

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Nov 20, 2024 News

Dunelm acquires Irish soft furnishings retailer

Dunelm Group has acquired Homefocus Group Ltd (Home Focus), a soft furnishings retailer which trades under the Home Focus at Hickeys brand, with 13…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Arlo & Jacob coming to Tunbridge Wells and St Albans

British furnituremaker Arlo & Jacob is primed to open new showrooms on Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells, and on Albert Bygrave Retail Park,…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Retailers raise Budget concerns in letter to Chancellor

More than 80 retail CEOs have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to express their concerns around the potential economic consequences of the autumn…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Another Country revamps London flagship store

Sustainable furniture brand Another Country is celebrating nearly 15 years since its founding with a refresh of its Marylebone retail space in London.

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Nov 19, 2024 News

The Range owner outlines plans behind Homebase acquisitions

CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and wilko, has issued a statement following its acquisition of Homebase's brand name, IP, and up to 70 UK…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Westbridge moves to one site amid wider group consolidation

In response to significant pressures this year, sofamaker Westbridge plans to consolidate all of its production into a single-site facility, with all…

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Nov 15, 2024 News

Homewares sales suffer against strong comparatives

According to BDO's weekly High Street Sales Tracker, total LFL sales declined by -1.08% this week, from a base of -1.95% for the same week last year.

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Nov 15, 2024 News

New chair to head up AIS board

Neville Moore, MD of Ulster Stores, has stepped down as chair of Associated Independent Stores' (AIS) board, and has been replaced by Aldiss' MD,…

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Nov 15, 2024 News

FISP welcomes new steering committee members

The Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) has welcomed new people to its steering committee.

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Nov 14, 2024 News

Sandra Fawcett receives first Graham Kirkham Award

Sandra Fawcett, an employee at furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse, has been announced as the first-ever recipient of the Graham Kirkham Award.

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Nov 13, 2024 News

The Range buys up Homebase stores as retailer enters administration

Homebase has gone into administration, putting 2000 jobs at risk, reports BBC News.

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