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Mar 25, 2026 News

Middle East instability raises immediate inflation concerns

Responding to the latest CPI inflation figures, which show headline inflation holding at 3.0% and food inflation falling to 3.3%, Harvir Dhillon,…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Sofa Brands International appoints new CEO

Following "a thorough recruitment process", Sofa Brands International (SBI) has appointed James Thompson as its new CEO, commencing on 1st May.

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Bedkingdom hires head of brand and creative

West Yorkshire-based bed and furniture retailer Bedkingdom has appointed Katherine McNamee to the newly formed role of head of brand and creative,…

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Mar 24, 2026 News

Kyoto confirms appointment of Paul Little

Kyoto Futons has confirmed the appointment of Paul Little (ex-Airsprung Group, Relyon) as its sales and marketing director, "strengthening the…

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Mar 24, 2026 News

Tapi Carpets & Floors opens in Eastbourne

Tapi Carpets & Floors has opened its latest store, in Eastbourne, adding to its portfolio of more than 220 stores. The new store is located on…

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Mar 24, 2026 News

IKEA Plan and Order Point now open in Dundee

Yesterday, IKEA opened its Plan and Order Point in Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, which it marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by its…

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Mar 24, 2026 News

Mattressman opens biggest store to date

Mattress specialist Mattressman opened its largest store to date, at Lakeside, Thurrock, this weekend (21st March), "reinforcing the brand’s…

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Mar 20, 2026 News

Retail job losses risk a "jobless generation" says BRC

According to the latest report by the ONS there were 2.86 million jobs in retail in December 2025, reports the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The…

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Mar 20, 2026 News

Hilding Anders announces new CEO, CFO and ownership structure

Global bedding and mattress business Hilding Anders Group has appointed Thomas Pinnau (pictured) as CEO, "to lead the organisation into its next…

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Mar 20, 2026 News

Creatives in limbo following Government's AI U-turn, says ACID

After a lengthy campaigning battle by Britain’s creative industries, the Government has made a U-turn on copyright and AI policy for the moment,…

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Mar 19, 2026 News

Magnet strengthens leadership team

UK kitchen specialist Magnet has strengthened its executive leadership team with two senior appointments, welcoming Rupert Nichols as customer and…

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Mar 19, 2026 News

Fairway Furniture expanding to North Devon

Fairway Furniture has announced plans to open its fifth store in the South West, on Brannams Retail Park, Roundswell, Barnstaple, late this summer.

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