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May 11, 2022 News

Online retail boom subsides, but home sector overperforms

At a time of rising inflation, online retail sales fell -12% YoY in April, according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which…

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May 11, 2022 News

Tony Attard installed as new livery company master

Tony Attard OBE DL, the founder and chairman of Panaz Group, was installed as the 60th master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of…

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May 11, 2022 News

Distributor wins claim for design rights infringement

Core Products, represented by IP specialist Taylors Solicitors, has settled a claim for infringement of its design rights against VidaXL…

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May 09, 2022 News

Made acquires boutique brand discovery platform

Made.com has announced the acquisition of Trouva, a leading independent boutique and brand discovery platform which offers customers a curated…

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May 09, 2022 News

Sofa group appoints new CFO

TCM Living, the UK-based sofa designer, developer and manufacturer whose stable includes the Ashley Manor, Alexander & James, Alstons, AMX…

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May 06, 2022 News

April sees further retail footfall recovery

According to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data, total UK footfall decreased by -13.1% in April (Yo3Y), a 2.3 percentage point improvement from March. This…

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May 06, 2022 News

Competition watchdog investigates foam business takeover

The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is launching an investigation into Carpenter's planned acquisition of Recticel's engineered foams…

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May 05, 2022 News

Wayfair posts Q1 losses

Wayfair reports net revenues of $3b for Q1 (ended 31st March 2022), down -13.9% YoY, with international net revenue at $0.5b (down -31.4%…

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May 05, 2022 News

Next holds a steady course in Q1

In the 13 weeks to 30th April, full-price sales at Next were up +21.3% YoY, prompting the retailer to maintain its guidance for full-year profit…

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May 05, 2022 News

New retail appointment as long-term Bensons MD steps down

Bensons for Beds has appointed Francesca (Frankie) Haynes to its senior leadership team. Frankie will join the bed retailer on 9th May as its…

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May 05, 2022 News

Foam provider issues first sustainability report

The Vita Group, one of Europe's leading providers of flexible PU foam, has achieved a landmark green goal and has launched its first…

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May 04, 2022 News

Online mattress retailer outlines £3m investment

Online mattress retailer MattressNextDay reports that it has increased its workforce by a fifth since the start of the pandemic, and is eyeing…

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