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May 24, 2018 News

ercol MD to step down

Nick Garratt, MD of ercol, is to leave the company after 13 years with the business. Nick joined as operations director and oversaw the…

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May 24, 2018 News

April retail sales hop fuelled by fuel

Small growth in this morning’s ONS retail sales figures for April 2018 gave hope to a spring bounceback, reports accountancy firm Wilkins…

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May 24, 2018 News

Chinese group to buy Stressless owner

Subject to shareholder approval, China's Qumei Home Furnishing Group – supported by Huatai Zijin Investment – is to buy Norwegian recliner…

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May 23, 2018 News

Furniture apprenticeship approved

An industry-specific Level 3 Furniture Apprenticeship has officially been approved. The training scheme, which has been funded and supported by…

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May 23, 2018 News

DFS receives further certification for upholstery compliance

DFS has achieved Certified Company status under the Furniture Industry Research Association’s recently-launched Compliance Scheme for the Fire…

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May 23, 2018 News

M&S profits hit as store closures accelerate

Following yesterday's news that Marks and Spencer Group plans to accelerate its store closure programme to close some 25% of its legacy Clothing…

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May 22, 2018 News

M&S accelerates store closure programme

Marks & Spencer has announced the next tranche of UK stores proposed for closure or set to close as it reshapes its UK store estate in line with…

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May 22, 2018 News

Heal’s expands into Westfield London White City

A new Heal’s store, in Westfield London White City, will open on 31st May.  The second opening for Heal’s within a year – following its launch…

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May 22, 2018 News

DFS appoints new CEO

DFS Furniture has announced that Ian Filby will be retiring as CEO after eight years with the group, and will be succeeded by Tim Stacey,…

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May 21, 2018 News

NBF introduces random product inspections

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is stepping up its due diligence with the introduction of a random testing programme of both member and…

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May 21, 2018 News

Ikea appoints new country retail manager

Ikea has appointed Javier Quiñones as country retail manager to run its UK and Ireland business. Previously deputy retail manager, UK and…

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May 21, 2018 News

Silentnight hosts bed speed dating event

Research by bed manufacturer Silentnight into mattress buying habits has revealed that a quarter of Britons get less than five hours sleep a…

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