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Nov 02, 2018 News

Investment bolsters sales growth at Ikea UK

Ikea UK has announced YoY sales growth of +5.9% (to £1.965b), and an increase in home furnishings market share to 8.4%. The results, covering…

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Nov 01, 2018 News

Young delivery business relocation creates jobs

After two years of trading, two-person, white-glove home delivery and in-room installation provider Keen & Able is relocating its head office to…

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Nov 01, 2018 News

Young furniture makers enjoy industry exposure

Design talent from across the UK came together in London last month to exhibit for one day at The Furniture Makers’ Company’s annual Young…

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Nov 01, 2018 News

NBF sets new mattress re-use and recycling targets

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has published its first policy document on the use and sale of used mattresses, components and materials. The…

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Nov 01, 2018 News

Carpetright "heavily impacted" by restructure

Trading in H1 was "heavily impacted by disruption caused by the group’s restructuring announcements" reports Carpetright in its latest trading…

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Oct 31, 2018 News

Sealy extends sporting partnership

Sealy UK has announced an extension to its partnership deal with 2018 Betfred Super League Champions, Wigan Warriors. Following two successful…

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Oct 31, 2018 News

Interest in January show at a record high

The number of pre-registered visitors for the 2019 January Furniture Show is at a record level, report's the show's organiser, Clarion Events,…

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Oct 31, 2018 News

Consumers remain despondent in October

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index decreased by one point in October to -10. Three measures decreased, and two stayed the same. The Major Purchase…

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Oct 25, 2018 News

Arlo & Jacob wins ecommerce award

Arlo & Jacob was presented with the Best Home & Garden eCommerce Award for Excellence last month, at a ceremony at the London Marriot Hotel,…

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Oct 25, 2018 News

Debenhams accelerates store closures after poor results

Debenhams is taking "decisive action" to generate cash, reduce debt and reshape its store estate after confirming significant losses in its…

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Oct 25, 2018 News

ScS to exit House of Fraser concessions by February

ScS plans to cease trading from its 27 concessions within House of Fraser by the end of January 2019, ScS CEO David Knight says: "I would like…

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Oct 24, 2018 News

Grampian Furnishers moves to new building

Morayshire retailer Grampian Furnishers is moving from its original building in Lossiemouth to a purpose-built 30,000 sqft store – triple its…

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