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Apr 13, 2021 News

Retail sales monitor reframes comparatives for March

The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, covering the five weeks from 28th February to 3rd April 2021, paints a mixed picture of sales that…

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Apr 12, 2021 News

Park Furnishers opens on Bristol retail park

Family-owned, Bristol-based furniture retailer Park Furnishers has opened a new store – on the city's Eastgate Retail Park, next to IKEA. The…

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Apr 12, 2021 News

Bedmaker optimism up but profits down, reports NBF

Costs and availability of raw materials continue to plague Britain’s bedmakers, reports the National Bed Federation (NBF) – but despite the…

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Apr 09, 2021 News

Digital buoys Dunelm in Q3

Despite the majority of its estate being closed to customers, Dunelm generated total sales of £236.6m across Q3 (ended 27th March 2021). Digital…

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Apr 08, 2021 News

East Midlands retailer launches new online store

East Midlands home furnishing specialist Toons has launched a new online store. A new addition to the brand’s website, the online store boasts…

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Apr 08, 2021 News

Industry charity targets £250,000 with Step 2 It fundraiser

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is launching the largest fundraising…

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Apr 07, 2021 News

NBF welcomes new members

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has welcomed two new members. From 1st April, The Burgess Bedding Company and Wolf Components joined the trade…

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Apr 06, 2021 News

Emma unveils new range at Cranmore Park

Associated Independent Stores (AIS) reports that Emma has chosen to launch its new bricks-and-mortar range exclusively at AIS’ events centre…

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Apr 06, 2021 News

Dow launches blockchain pilot for mattress recycling programme

Dow Polyurethanes, a business division of Dow, has launched a blockchain pilot project to test the technology’s suitability for supporting…

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Apr 06, 2021 News

Next invests for the future despite losses

Next has revealed its performance for the year ended January 2021, citing a decline in sales of -17% (-£736m, and full-price sales down -15%…

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Apr 01, 2021 News

New marketing lead at home furnishings retailer

Home furnishings retailer Terrys has appointed Gareth Coxall as marketing and creative director. Bringing over 25 years’ experience and…

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Apr 01, 2021 News

eve Sleep chairman to step down

Paul Pindar is to step down from his role as chairman at D2C sleep wellness brand eve Sleep on 26th May. He will be replaced by eve's current…

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