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Jul 29, 2025 News

IKEA to open Plan and Order Point in York

IKEA has announced the further expansion of its presence in the UK with the upcoming opening of a new Plan and Order Point in Clifton Moor Retail…

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Jul 29, 2025 News

Bensons opening new Brighton store

Bensons for Beds is opening its latest UK store on Friday 1st August, in Pelham Terrace on Lewes Road, Brighton, taking on a sizeable 6000 sqft of…

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Jul 29, 2025 News

Furniture discounting helps offset July's shop price inflation

The cost of the family shop is under pressure, according to BRC-NIQ's latest Shop price Monitor, which found that shop price inflation increased to…

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Jul 28, 2025 News

Whitemeadow veteran to retire

After a tenure of more than 21 years spent representing Whitemeadow Furniture, Jim Fraser has announced his upcoming retirement, bringing to a close…

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Jul 25, 2025 News

Woodworking teachers network aims to strengthen UK education

The Furniture Makers’ Company and the Sylva Foundation are launching the Woodworking Teachers Network, a new national initiative designed to connect,…

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Jul 25, 2025 News

Celebrity owner exits CVA ahead of schedule

JDP Furniture Group has successfully exited its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) more than a year ahead of schedule, driven by the "exceptional…

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Jul 25, 2025 News

Big-ticket purchase intent grows as consumer confidence dips

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index decreased by one point to -19 in July. Two measures were down, one was up (the Major Purchase Index, up…

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Jul 24, 2025 News

IKEA opens first of three new-format small stores

IKEA has today opened the first of three new format small stores in Harlow, Essex, with two more planned to open in Norwich and Chester this year.

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Jul 24, 2025 News

Eight young professionals complete industry experience

Eight young professionals – all recognised as rising stars in the furniture and furnishings sector – have completed the prestigious Young…

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Jul 23, 2025 News

Tamarisk appoints new head of sales

Tamarisk Designs has appointed Deborah Dickinson as head of sales. Deborah brings with her a depth of knowledge and expertise in the upholstery…

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Jul 23, 2025 News

Love Your Home to open London showroom in former chapel

Love Your Home has announced the opening of its first London showroom, The Chapel, in Wandsworth in late summer.

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Jul 23, 2025 News

NBF survey reveals changing consumer trends in bed purchases

The latest survey conducted by the National Bed Federation (NBF) highlights notable shifts in consumer behaviours regarding mattress and bed…

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