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Sept 19, 2019 News

New appointments at La-Z-Boy UK

La-Z-Boy UK has announced a new commercial director, head of marketing and head of independent sales, based at its head office in…

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Sept 19, 2019 News

Next exceeds expectations in H1

Full-price sales at Next were up +4.3% (total brand sales, including markdown sales up +3.8%) YoY for the HY ended July 2019.  "Retail sales in…

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Sept 18, 2019 News

2019 Bed Industry Awards winners revealed

Six bed businesses received awards at the National Bed Federation (NBF) Bed Show Gala Dinner last night. Hosted by broadcaster Gyles…

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Sept 13, 2019 News

Laura Ashley appoints China licensing partner

Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has appointed IMG to exclusively license its brand in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, through…

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Sept 12, 2019 News

John Lewis champions own-brand home goods amid H1 losses

The John Lewis Partnership reports a pre-tax loss of -£25.9m (compared to £0.8m profit last year) for H1 (ended 27th July 2019), despite…

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Sept 11, 2019 News

Dura Beds suspended from bed federation

Batley-based manufacturer Dura Beds has been suspended from National Bed Federation (NBF) membership for failing its stringent Code of…

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Sept 11, 2019 News

Furniture association hosts annual Westminster reception

The Furniture Industry Research Association held its 23rd annual reception at the House of Lords last night, with baroness Warsi hosting for a…

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Sept 11, 2019 News

Artisan acquires online rights to PD Global

London-based online drop-shipping specialist Artisan Furniture has acquired the online brand rights to PD Global, a 40-year-old furniture and…

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Sept 09, 2019 News

Rose & Grey invests in new marketing and website

Interiors brand Rose & Grey has committed funding into the launch of the brand’s inaugural shoppable look-book and a refreshed ecommerce…

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Sept 09, 2019 News

Harrison Spinks enjoys royal visit

Last week, fifth-generation bedmaker Harrison Spinks welcomed the Queen’s representative in West Yorkshire to its Leeds headquarters to receive…

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Sept 09, 2019 News

Retail parks buck August footfall decline

Retail footfall declined by -1.3% in August, compared to the same point in 2018 when it declined by -1.6%, reports BRC-Springboard. High street…

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Sept 09, 2019 News

Independent directors appointed at John Lewis Partnership

Dame Clare Tickell and Michael Herlihy have been appointed as the John Lewis Partnership’s first independent directors. Dame Clare Tickell is…

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