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Jul 09, 2024 News

Furniture performs well in June, but weather dulls overall consumer spend

While furniture enjoyed positive growth thanks to the good weather, UK total retail sales decreased by -0.2% YoY in June, against a growth of +4.9%…

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Jul 08, 2024 News

La-Z-Boy UK pledges to plant trees in return for reviews

Recliner brand La-Z-Boy UK is asking customers to review its products online, and in return the company has pledged to plant trees.

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Jul 08, 2024 News

Furniture Makers sees rapid growth in corporate membership

The Furniture Makers’ Company has seen its corporate membership grow by a fifth over the last six months.

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Jul 08, 2024 News

Breasley veteran returns to manage Midlands sales

Breasley (UK) has announced that Paul Groves will be returning to the business as sales agent for the Midlands, effective from 1st July.

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Jul 08, 2024 News

Can the new Government bring footfall home this summer?

According to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data, total UK footfall decreased by -2.3% in June (YoY), up from -3.6% in May.

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Jul 02, 2024 News

Leekes golf and spa day raises over £20k for NSPCC

Leekes, the family-owned retailer based in South Wales, held its annual Golf and Spa Day at The Vale Resort last week, raising an impressive £20,100…

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Jul 02, 2024 News

New M&S flagship stores coming to Bath and Bristol

At its AGM today, Marks & Spencer announced the opening of two flagship stores, in Bath and Bristol – yet it is understood that neither will stock…

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Jul 02, 2024 News

New members admitted to industry livery company

A total of 15 new members were admitted to The Furniture Makers’ Company during a ceremony at its June Court meeting on 25th June at Furniture…

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Jul 02, 2024 News

Retail’s investment in prices “paying off” says BRC-NielsenIQ

Shop price annual inflation eased to 0.2% in June, down from 0.6% in May, according to to the latest findings from BRC-NielsenIQ. This was below the…

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Jul 01, 2024 News

Furniture Village recognised at family business awards

Furniture Village was named Retail Family Business of the Year and London and South East Family Business of the Year at the 2024 Family Business of…

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Jul 01, 2024 News

Oak Furnitureland cements lower IFC offer

Oak Furnitureland has announced a lower Interest-Free Credit (IFC) offer, as the brand looks to make its products more accessible to more customers…

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Jun 28, 2024 News

Sussex Beds closes Dover store

Fast-growing South East independent bed retail chain Sussex Beds has decided to close its store in Dover, Kent – its 13th location – due to a…

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