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Mar 07, 2025 News

Homewares sales suffered in late February, reports BDO

Total LFL retail sales declined by -6.89% during the week ended 2nd March, 2025, from a base of -6.32% for the same week last year, reports BDO in…

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Mar 07, 2025 News

Ex-Loaf director joins Bensons as COO

Bensons for Beds has announced the appointment of Rob Pierce as COO, a role which will see him become part of the retailer's executive team.

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Mar 07, 2025 News

Retail parks led minor February footfall bounce

According to BRC-Sensormatic data, retail parks led the way as overall shopper footfall enjoyed a small YoY bounce in February.

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Mar 06, 2025 News

Sleep.8 opens flagship Tottenham Court Road store

Sleep.8, an innovator in sleep technology and wellness, has announced the grand opening of its flagship London store on Tottenham Court Road.

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Mar 06, 2025 News

Primark's first home store now open

The first standalone Primark Home store has officially opened in Belfast today. The new retail concept represents a £2m investment in the city centre…

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Mar 06, 2025 News

Cox and Cox appoints new MD

Luxury homeware brand Cox and Cox has welcomed Jan Duckworth as its new MD. Fresh from her role as brand director at Sofology, Jan joins the business…

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Mar 06, 2025 News

Husband-and-wife trading team banned as company directors

A husband-and-wife team whose furniture company went into liquidation owing customers almost £100,000 have both been banned as company directors,…

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Mar 05, 2025 News

M&S announces biggest-ever investment in retail pay

Marks & Spencer has announced a £95m investment in its retail pay offer. This is the biggest investment M&S has made in its retail pay offer, and the…

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Mar 04, 2025 News

ufurnish.com Home Awards celebrate UK homes, interiors and gardens

Search and comparison website for home furniture and furnishings, ufurnish.com, has announced the ufurnish.com Home Awards 2025, recognising UK-based…

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Mar 04, 2025 News

Shop price inflation unchanged in February

Shop price inflation was unchanged at -0.7% year on year in February, against a decline of -0.7% in January, reports BRC-NIQ in its latest Shop Price…

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Mar 03, 2025 News

Wycombe Furniture Forum makes good progress

The establishment of the Wycombe Furniture Forum, an alliance between industry, education and local government aimed at making Wycombe's local…

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Mar 03, 2025 News

IKEA Warrington completes restaurant expansion

IKEA Warrington has opened the doors to its revamped restaurant. The renovation means the restaurant now has a capacity of 550 diners – nearly 100…

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