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Sept 05, 2022 News

Strong retail footfall unlikely to last, says Springboard

Footfall remained buoyant in August, but the boost is likely to be short lived in anticipation of austerity, reports Springboard's latest…

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Sept 05, 2022 News

Arlo & Jacob returns to East Midlands

Boutique furnituremaker Arlo & Jacob is moving its headquarters to the East Midlands town of Melbourne. All of its furniture is crafted in a…

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Sept 05, 2022 News

Luxury homewares brand appoints ex-Made head of buying

Rowen Homes, a luxury homeware brand based in the North East, has recruited ex-Made.com head of buying Rob Hudson. Previously associated with…

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Aug 25, 2022 News

UK consumers resisting pressure to trade down online, says IMRG Capgemini

As the impact of the cost of living crisis begins to bite, signs indicate that UK consumers are prioritising quality goods over budget bargains…

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Aug 25, 2022 News

Bensons goes upmarket with Hypnos

Bensons for Beds has revealed its first collection of luxury mattresses from British bedmaker, Hypnos, as part of its focus on its…

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Aug 24, 2022 News

New senior appointments at Spring and Autumn Fair

Nicola Meadows has been appointed portfolio director for Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, and Moda, and Alejandra Campos as event director for Moda at…

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Aug 23, 2022 News

Investment group completes Maker&Son acquisition

Maker&Son, the British furniture brand founded by father and son, Alex Willcock and Felix Conran in 2018, was sold to Manchester-founded…

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Aug 23, 2022 News

CMA appoints foam investigation inquiry group

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed an inquiry group as it enters Phase 2 of its investigation into the anticipated…

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Aug 22, 2022 News

Mattress Online signs new partnership with local football team

Rotherham-based retailer Mattress Online has signed a new sponsorship with Rotherham United Football Club ('the Millers') for the 2022/23…

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Aug 22, 2022 News

Made board member steps down

Gwyn Burr (ex-Sainsbury's and Asda) has stepped down from Made.com's board. The non-executive director cited "a need for her to give more focus…

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Aug 22, 2022 News

Wayfair outlines job cuts as growth fails to materialise

Wayfair plans to cut some 870 jobs (around 5% of its global workforce), in a bid to reduce operating expenses and adjust investment…

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Aug 19, 2022 News

Bleak outlook for consumer confidence

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased three points in August to -44. All five measures were down in comparison to the July 22nd announcement…

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