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Mar 10, 2022 News

John Lewis achieves record LFL sales and narrows losses

John Lewis Partnership narrowed its losses considerably in what it describes as "another tough year", which saw the retailer reduce management…

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Mar 08, 2022 News

Made confirms CEO appointment and full-year loss 

Made.com has confirmed the appointment of Nicola Thompson as its CEO, while disclosing its results for the year ended 31st December 2021.  The…

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Mar 08, 2022 News

Sales continue to grow in February

Total retail sales increased by +6.7% in February, against an increase of 1.0% in February 2021, report BRC-KPMG in their latest Retail Sales…

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Mar 07, 2022 News

Curry night raises thousands for industry charity

The fifth annual Curry Night organised by the Yorkshire Region of The Furniture Makers’ Company was attended by around 100 people, including…

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Mar 07, 2022 News

Store owner secures finance package

Family-owned business Leekes Retail & Leisure Group, which is celebrating its 125th year of business, has agreed a new bank finance package…

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Mar 07, 2022 News

UK flatpack offer changes hands

Following a recent review of its UK operations, Danish manufacturer Tvilum has opted to close Steens' UK office, and to reassign all DHD…

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Mar 07, 2022 News

New Dreams/Feather & Black store opens

Dreams has opened a new store incorporating its luxury brand Feather & Black at the Gallagher Shopping Park in Wednesbury. The store is one of…

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Mar 07, 2022 News

Bensons opens new Northampton store

Bensons for Beds is moving into a new store in Northampton in the latest opening of one of its new concept stores. The bed and mattress retailer…

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Mar 07, 2022 News

Sofamaker launches interior design service

Sofa manufacturer Arlo & Jacob has launched Arlo & Design, a newly refurbished studio and designer fabric upholstery service which offers trade…

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Mar 04, 2022 News

Global furniture leader Timothy Oulton passes away

Timothy Oulton, the founder and CEO of global furniture group Halo and the Timothy Oulton brand, has passed away. “This is an incredibly sad…

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Mar 04, 2022 News

Furniture retailers suspend Russian operations and pledge humanitarian assistance

Furniture retailers IKEA and JYSK are among a growing number of retailers electing to suspend their operations in Russia in response to its…

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Mar 04, 2022 News

Storm Eunice dampens retail footfall in February

According to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data, total UK retail footfall decreased by -14.9% in February (Yo2Y). Footfall on high streets declined by…

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