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Aug 03, 2016 News

Dreams staff to cycle 88 miles in aid of The Fostering Network

On Monday 8th August, 12 Dreams staff members will embark on an 88-mile bike ride, visiting eight stores in eight hours, in aid of Dreams’…

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Aug 03, 2016 News

Next announces latest results

Combined retail and directory full price sales at Next were up 0.3% YoY in Q2 (up from -0.9% in Q1). Total sales including discounted product…

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Aug 02, 2016 News

Long service award for FIRA’s materials testing expert

Furniture technology centre FIRA International's head of materials testing, Vaughan Taylor, has received a long service award in recognition of…

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Aug 02, 2016 News

Sealy supports charity football tournament

Bed manufacturer Sealy supported those taking part in the annual Furniture Maker’s Football Tournament at the Powerleague Centre in Derby last…

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Aug 02, 2016 News

Inside Retail launches online hub for independent retailers

Ascential Events – the organisers of retail trade shows Pure London, Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, Jewellery and Watch, and Glee – has…

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Aug 01, 2016 News

Silentnight maintains growth

This year not only sees the Silentnight business celebrate its 70th year as a bed manufacturer, but today it was announced that in its last…

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Aug 01, 2016 News

Decorex partners with London Design Fair

Luxury interiors show Decorex International will partner with the London Design Fair, the umbrella brand for Tent London and Super Brands…

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Aug 01, 2016 News

Sharpest monthly fall in consumer confidence in 26 years

GfK’s long-running monthly Consumer Confidence Index, carried out on behalf of the European Commission, dropped 11 points in July – the survey…

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Jul 29, 2016 News

DFS group finance director to retire

DFS' group finance director Bill Barnes will retire from his role as of 30th July. He will remain an employee of the company until 31st August,…

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Jul 29, 2016 News

Hypnos joins The Furniture Makers’ Company

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the furnishing industry’s charity, has welcomed UK bed manufacturer Hypnos Beds as its latest corporate…

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Jul 29, 2016 News

Carpetright signs brand ambassador

Carpetright has appointed Lucy Alexander as its new brand ambassador. A TV property expert and broadcast presenter for the last 13 years, Lucy…

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Jul 28, 2016 News

Retail Think Tank predicts an uncertain Q3

The health of UK retail fell in Q2 2016, and is expected to fall further in Q3, according to the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT), which…

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