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Mar 15, 2021 News

Next prepares to launch new Laura Ashley collection

Following the announcement of its return in partnership with Next, British heritage brand Laura Ashley has officially launched its SS21 home…

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Mar 15, 2021 News

Made in Britain adds £3.5b a year to exports, says Barclays

As the Government negotiates new trade deals in markets across the globe, new research from Barclays Corporate Banking reveals how British…

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Mar 11, 2021 News

John Lewis considers future of stores in light of latest results

Against a strong backdrop of community support provision, John Lewis Partnership recorded a loss before tax of £517m in 2020/21 (to 30th January…

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Mar 11, 2021 News

Carpetright trials shop-in-shop ecommerce offer

Carpetright is reviewing all areas of its business, and as part of this assessment the retailer is running two concurrent trials for its bed…

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Mar 11, 2021 News

Sanderson Design Group joins industry livery company

The Furniture Makers’ Company has welcomed Sanderson Design Group as a corporate member.  Sanderson Design Group is an international luxury…

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Mar 11, 2021 News

Ban on commercial evictions extended

The Government has extended its ban on commercial evictions until 30th June, granting those businesses that have been forced to close through…

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Mar 09, 2021 News

Online home and garden sales jump as consumers look ahead

Though not quite at January’s record-breaking levels, online retail sales in February continued to show strong growth, climbing by +69.5% YoY,…

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Mar 09, 2021 News

DFS reports strong H1 profits as sales surge

DFS has announced its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 27th December 2020. The retailer achieved revenues of £572.6m (+17.3% YoY). Revenue…

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Mar 09, 2021 News

February sees retail sales growth return

February saw total retail sales increase by +1.0%, against a growth of +0.1% in February 2020, reports BRC-KPMG. UK retail sales increased +9.5%…

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Mar 08, 2021 News

Retail bosses lead upcoming innovation webinar 

Two heavyweights of furniture retail are to be the guests in the final episode of the ‘Innovation in times of crisis’ webinar series from The…

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Mar 08, 2021 News

KBB manufacturer under new ownership

KBB manufacturer JJO has became an employee-owned business, and is now majority owned by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The existing…

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Mar 05, 2021 News

Sleepeezee donates £18k to children's hospital

Sleepeezee is donating £18,000 to The Children’s Hospital Charity, with the money going towards transforming the Cancer and Leukaemia Ward at…

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