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May 02, 2019 News

April sees huge growth in price discounting

Shop price inflation decelerated in April to 0.4% from 0.9% in March, reports BRC-Nielsen. This was above the 12-month average inflation of…

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May 02, 2019 News

Dreams rolls out mattress-matching technology

After first introducing the technology in November 2018, Dreams is rolling out its own unique mattress-matching technology, Sleepmatch, to its…

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May 02, 2019 News

FIRA certifies Alstons for fire safety

Essex-based upholstery manufacturer Alstons is the most recent organisation to become a certified under the Furniture Industry Research…

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Apr 25, 2019 News

Promotion and closure at AHF

AHF has promoted Laura Chiddey to the post of commercial director.   Laura worked as a buyer for DFS from 2006-16, and was the national's head…

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Apr 25, 2019 News

Carpetright reports improved Q4 sales

Carpetright reports trading "in line with expectations' for the 12 weeks ended 20th April 2019, ensuring the business remains on target to…

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Apr 25, 2019 News

CMA blocks Sainsbury's-Asda merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has prohibited the merger of Sainsbury's and Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased…

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Apr 25, 2019 News

Retail employment continues to suffer, says BRC

Total retail employment fell by -2.4% YoY in Q1 2019, a higher reduction than the -2.2% seen in Q4 2018, reports the BRC. The figures are a…

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Apr 24, 2019 News

Cane specialist marks centenary

Cane and wickerware specialist Desser is celebrating its centenary this year with a series of special events and promotions. The family-owned…

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Apr 24, 2019 News

New distributor for designer furniture brands

Launched in February 2019, Furniture Brands International is the wholesale trading arm of luxury furniture and accessories business, Pavilion…

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Apr 23, 2019 News

Harrison Spinks recognised for sustainable development 

Harrison Spinks has received another Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development, bringing the total number won by the company to…

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Apr 18, 2019 News

Leekes wins Welsh finance award

Welsh retailer Leekes Retail and Leisure Group has been awarded Medium/Large Finance Team of the Year in the second annual Finance Awards…

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Apr 18, 2019 News

Treasury reclaims apprenticeship funding despite demand, says FIESTA

Last week it was announced that the Treasury took back over £300m of funds allocated to apprenticeships despite small employers being turned…

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