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May 13, 2019 News

Vacancies rise and footfall falls short in April

Town centre vacancy rates rose to their highest level in four years in April, according to the latest BRC-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies…

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May 10, 2019 News

Debenhams' creditors support CVA proposals

Debenhams has confirmed that its creditors have approved the CVA proposals presented by Debenhams Retail and Debenhams Properties as announced…

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May 09, 2019 News

Next reports sales growth in Q1

Next has released a trading statement covering its Q1 (to 27th April 2019). Full price sales were up +4.5% YoY, +1.3% ahead of expectations,…

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May 09, 2019 News

Duvalay celebrates China launch

West Yorkshire bedmaker Duvalay was the guest of honour at China's Shenzhen International Furniture Fair in March, The manufacturer has signed a…

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May 08, 2019 News

Bazaar appoints new business development manager

British soft-seating manufacturer Bazaar Group has appointed a new business development manager to support its growing B2B arm. Jen Hannant will…

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May 08, 2019 News

Furniture performs well against disappointing April sales backdrop

Retail sales fell below expectations in April, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. The April figures were positively…

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May 07, 2019 News

Bed retailer commits to new stockholding facility

British bed retailer Time4Sleep is planning to open a new £3.5m warehouse next month.  Time4Sleep, which conducts the bulk of its business…

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May 07, 2019 News

Duvalay wins regional manufacturing award

Bed and mattress specialist Duvalay won a Manufacturing Innovation Award at the 2019 Made in Yorkshire Awards, which celebrate world-class…

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May 07, 2019 News

Free repair and legal advice on offer

FIRA International's Service Technicians and the Furniture Ombudsman will deliver a free joint learning session covering the latest consumer…

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May 07, 2019 News

Registration opens for 2019 Bed Show

Online registration has opened for the 2019 Bed Show, which returns to Telford International Centre on 17-18th September 2019. Organised by the…

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May 03, 2019 News

Ikea appoints new UK and Ireland country retail manager

Ikea has appointed Peter Jelkeby as country retail manager to lead the UK and Ireland business.  Peter returns to Ikea from Swedish retailer…

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May 02, 2019 News

Debenhams outlines CVA plan and store closures

Debenhams has announced details of two proposed Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) – one relating to Debenhams Retail, the main trading…

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