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Nov 10, 2022 News

Furniture industry confidence dwindles despite fair order levels

Rising costs are causing a squeeze on profits despite increased factory gate prices, the latest survey from British Furniture Manufacturers…

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Nov 10, 2022 News

Furniture prospers in mixed month online, but shoppers trade down

October represented the 19th consecutive month of negative YoY growth in online retail – sales were down -3.4%, according to the latest IMRG…

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Nov 09, 2022 News

Next seizes Made.com brand assets

Having appointed administrators on 8th November, Made’s brand assets are to be purchased by Next for £3.4m. On 31st October, Made resolved to…

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Nov 08, 2022 News

Furniture shines in a bleak month for retail

Furniture was the star performer both online and off in BRC-KPMG's monthly Retail Sales Monitor this October, as consumers prepared for colder…

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Nov 07, 2022 News

New group CFO at Panaz parent

Panaz Holdings has announced the promotion of Panaz Ltd’s former FD, Nadeem Memon, who is now the group’s new CFO, tasked with driving…

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Nov 07, 2022 News

Bensons relocates to new Stirling store

Bensons for Beds is moving into a new store in Stirling – Unit 1c, Springkerse Retail Park.  The new store opens on Friday 11th November, with…

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Nov 07, 2022 News

Laura Ashley now available at DFS

Home and lifestyle brand Laura Ashley is now available in DFS, with six classic designs being added to the retailer's range, including the…

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Nov 07, 2022 News

Post-pandemic retail footfall gap continues to narrow

The gap in store footfall compared to 2019 narrowed in October to -9.8%, from -12.6% in September and -13.2% in August, according to the latest…

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Nov 07, 2022 News

Kettle pays tribute to founder

John Kettle, the founder of furniture supplier Kettle Interiors, passed away on Saturday 5th November aged 73 after a long battle with…

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Nov 04, 2022 News

Bensons reopens eve Sleep’s UK website

Bensons for Beds has reopened eve Sleep's website less than three weeks after it bought the brand and intellectual property. As noted last…

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Nov 04, 2022 News

DFS enjoys growing order volumes

In a trading update published in advance of its AGM today, DFS states that it has seen a more positive sales trend than it noted in its FY22…

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Nov 03, 2022 News

National Golf Day raises £6000 for industry charity

The National Golf Day, The Furniture Makers’ Company’s longest-running charity event, raised £6000 this year.  Almost 80 golfers took part in…

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