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Oct 30, 2019 News

Lukehurst raises £1000 for local hospice

Lukehurst the Furnishers held a Christmas shopping event at its Sittingbourne store last Thursday evening, in collaboration with four other Kent…

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Oct 30, 2019 News

Online growth continues to buoy Next

Next reports that Q3 full-price sales were up +2.0% YoY, slightly ahead of guidance given in September, and bolstered significantly by income…

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Oct 30, 2019 News

Shop prices continue to slide

According to BRC-Nielsen, shop price deflation decelerated to 0.4% in October from -0.6% in September. Non-food deflation decelerated to 1.5% in…

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Oct 29, 2019 News

Carpetright and Furniture Village roll out concessions

Carpetright plans to open a further five concessions in Furniture Village stores before Christmas. Following the success of the first…

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Oct 28, 2019 News

BFM reveals optimistic manufacturer outlook

The latest figures from the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) reveal a sense of confidence. The association's October 2019 State of Trade &…

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Oct 28, 2019 News

Hilding Anders appoints new CEO

Global bedding and mattress group Hilding Anders has appointed Henrik Sjögren as CEO, effective from January 1st 2020. Bolstering Hilding…

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Oct 25, 2019 News

Name change for Spring Fair organiser

The organiser of Spring Fair and Autumn Fair, ITE Group, has changed its name to Hyve Group, as it aims to reflect its evolution resulting from…

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Oct 24, 2019 News

Bed shoppers trading down amid uncertainty, says NBF

Britain’s tightening economy and ‘discount mentality’ is reflected in the latest consumer research findings from the National Bed Federation…

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Oct 24, 2019 News

Clive Christian under new ownership

Luxury fitted furniture and cabinetmaker Clive Christian Furniture Co has announced that a 100% MBO has been agreed with shareholders,…

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Oct 24, 2019 News

Retail employment continues to fall, says BRC

The structural change in retail continues to unfold, with both employees and hours falling in Q3 2019, reports the BRC, highlighting the 15th…

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Oct 23, 2019 News

The Furniture Awards 2020 is open for entries

The Furniture Awards 2020, which will celebrate the industry’s best suppliers at the next January Furniture Show, is now open for…

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Oct 23, 2019 News

Breasley appoints new operations director

East Midlands-based bedmaker Breasley has appointed Wayne Nortjé as operations director. Wayne joins the family-run company to oversee both its…

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