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May 21, 2021 News

Retail sales grew sharply in April, reports ONS

Retail sales volumes grew sharply in April 2021 with a monthly increase of +9.2%, reflecting the effect of the easing of…

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May 21, 2021 News

Major purchase activity benefits from consumer confidence fillip

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased six points to -9 in May. Three measures were up in comparison to the April 23rd announcement, one…

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May 20, 2021 News

Strong Q4 sales prompt Dunelm to eye higher profits

Dunelm has revised its profit expectations for its 2021 financial year from £128-£134m to in excess of £148m (before tax), reflecting high sales…

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May 20, 2021 News

Simba reports record Q1

Simba, the London-based sleep technology business launched in 2016, has recorded its highest-ever Q1 sales and profits. Q1 2021 sales jumped by…

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May 20, 2021 News

Event organiser launches online trading platform

Clarion Events, the organiser of exhibitions including January Furniture Show, Manchester Furniture Show, Home & Gift and Top…

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May 18, 2021 News

RIP Martin Griffiths, 1953-2021

Martin Griffiths, a well-known and respected figure in the mid-market furniture trade, passed away on 21st April, aged 67. Martin held a number…

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May 17, 2021 News

JYSK celebrates opening of store 3000

JYSK hit the 3000 store mark with the opening of a new store in Rome on 12th February. Located in the Da Vinci Village in Fiumicino, the biggest…

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May 14, 2021 News

FLA International honours the industry's outstanding leaders

Some of the international furniture and interiors industry's top businesses and exceptional individuals were recognised at the International…

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May 14, 2021 News

John Lewis unveils refurbished Edinburgh store

John Lewis & Partners Edinburgh opened its doors to customers again today after a multi-million pound refurbishment. A new shopping landmark for…

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May 13, 2021 News

Online retail sales hold up as stores reopen

Despite the reopening of the high street and against strong figures for April 2020 (the first full month of the first lockdown, when growth was…

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May 13, 2021 News

BCFA launches new membership campaign

The British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) has launched a new campaign, Stronger Together, which reveals the key advantages and valuable…

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May 13, 2021 News

Snap poll reveals significant bed industry concerns

The bed industry is warning of further price rises and extended delivery times in the wake of reported daily increases and reduced availability…

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