Subdued consumer confidence and depressed demand for big-ticket and bespoke items contributed to substantially lower profits for the John Lewis…
Fitted furniture manufacturer and retailer Hammonds has received an investment from HSBC UK and Frontier Development Capital (FDC) to support a…
Retailer AHF Furniture has appointed Alex Broughton as its new head of ecommerce. He brings to the business a wealth of experience in both…
The Breasley group has appointed Clare Taylor as its new head of marketing, with immediate effect. Clare brings experience from her previous…
Over the last four months, British homewares brand Libra has opened three concessions spaces throughout the UK, and has also expanded its…
Cylindo, a 3D product visualisation platform for commerce, has appointed 3D industry veteran, Roberto Schettler, as its newest board…
More consumers trust shopping recommendations from brands than online influencers, according to new research from IRX (InternetRetailing Expo),…
UK retail sales decreased by -0.1% YoY on a LFL basis in February. On a total basis, sales increased by +0.5%, against an increase of +1.6% in…
Influenced in part by a reduced store base, Steinhoff International's UK household goods revenue (derived from Bensons and Harveys) decreased by…
Anti Copying in Design (ACID) member Baa Stool has received a signed undertaking against Sweden's Wooden Horse Company for infringing its…
Declan McCarville has been engaged as an agent by Sweet Dreams, and will take responsibility for sales in the Republic of Ireland from early…
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point in February 2019 to -13. Three measures increased – among them, the major purchase index…
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