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Jan 11, 2018 News

M&S reports mixed Q3

M&S has reported a “mixed” Q3 (to 30th December 2017), with Clothing and Home sales down -2.8% on a LFL basis. The retailer’s strategy to…

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Jan 11, 2018 News

Home sales down despite strong Christmas at John Lewis

Gross sales at John Lewis for the six weeks ended 30th December 2017 were up £1034m YoY, up 3.6%, and up +3.1% on a LFL basis. Black Friday was…

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Jan 10, 2018 News

The Furniture Awards 2018 shortlist revealed

The January Furniture Show returns to the Birmingham NEC from 21st-24th this month, heralding the fourth edition of The Furniture…

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Jan 10, 2018 News

Final call for Young Professional Industry Experience applications

The Furniture Makers’ Company is issuing a final call for companies to put forward employees for its 2018 Young Professionals Industry…

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Jan 10, 2018 News

Strong Christmas drives optimism at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's reports a strong performance across Q3 – covering the 15 weeks to 6th January 2018 – bolstered by a record Christmas week. Group CEO…

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Jan 09, 2018 News

Litmus Furniture founder retires

After a working life spanning almost 50 years – 30 of which have been spent in the furniture industry – Peter Hewitt, founder of Litmus…

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Jan 09, 2018 News

Heimtextil reports renewed exhibitor growth

International textile show Heimtextil begins today (Tuesday 9th) in Frankfurt am Main. Running until Friday 12th January, the world's leading…

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Jan 09, 2018 News

Sealy campaigns to reverse worker sleep deficit

Bed manufacturer Sealy is launching a new national awareness campaign in conjunction with a leading HR expert focusing on the importance of…

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Jan 08, 2018 News

Regional group to launch bed exhibition this spring

The SWFMARF, the federation behind September's annual South West Furniture Show, has announced the launch of a new exhibition dedicated to…

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Jan 08, 2018 News

FIRA publishes latest industry statistics

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has published its annual Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry. Serving as a…

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Jan 05, 2018 News

December discounts spur shop price slide, says BRC

December saw shop prices retreat further into deflationary territory, with non-food items down -2.1% YoY, according to the latest Shop Price…

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Jan 05, 2018 News

Steinhoff CFO steps down

Steinhoff's CFO, Ben la Grange, has stepped down from the South African company's board, reportedly to "focus on the preservation and…

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