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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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Apr 17, 2019 News

eve appoints ex-Loaf CFO

Online mattress brand eve sleep has appointed Tim Parfitt, formerly of Loaf, as its new CFO with effect from 17th June. He replaces Abid Ismail,…

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Apr 17, 2019 News

Sopha opens in Highbridge

The grand opening of Sopha's new store on Church Street, Highbridge, Somerset, will take place on Saturday 27th April. The store, which stands…

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Apr 17, 2019 News

Myer's receives two accolades from AIS

Myer's has been awarded an AIS Gold Standard Award, as well as being granted third place in the respected Supplier on the Year Award 2019, as…

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Apr 17, 2019 News

Made launches tech innovation lab

Made.com has launched Made Labs, a tech innovation lab that will work with emerging technologies and innovative start-ups.  The new Labs team,…

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