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Apr 14, 2015 News

March sales underpinned by slow but steady growth

UK retail sales increased by 3.2% on a like-for-like basis from March 2014, when they had decreased 1.7% on the preceding year. On a total…

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Apr 13, 2015 News

Judges announced for student workspace design competition

The judges have been announced for a student design competition which has challenged undergraduates to share their ideas for a workspace of the…

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Apr 13, 2015 News

Couple win Fairbairns of Berwick raffle

By winning a £500 voucher, a family which has endured a tough battle is hoping to see their luck finally change for the better. Having entered…

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Apr 13, 2015 News

Laura Ashley pleased with results in challenging marketplace

Laura Ashley has announced its results for the 53 weeks to 31st January 2015. Total group sales were up 3.1% to £303.6m, with like-for-like…

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Apr 13, 2015 News

Sales grow by 5.6% at Sofa Brands International

UK branded sofa group Sofa Brands International grew annual sales by 5.6% to £79.8m in the 12 months to 30th June 2014. The group’s…

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Apr 13, 2015 News

Malaysian event reports second-highest sales ever

The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) rang up its second-highest sales ever of US$865m as it concluded its recent Mar 3rd-7th show…

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Apr 11, 2015 News

Singapore events boast greater reach than ever

This year's International Furniture Fair Singapore 2015/32nd ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS), The Décor Show, and Hospitality 360° saw a total…

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Apr 10, 2015 News

Shop vacancy rates back to 2010 levels

Britain's shop vacancy rates have returned to 2010 levels, falling to 13.0% in March 2015, reports the Local Data Company (LDC). Britain’s shop…

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Apr 10, 2015 News

Debenhams appoints former Home Retail Group boss

Debenhams today announced that it has appointed Terry Duddy, previously chief executive of the Home Retail Group before he stepped down last…

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Apr 10, 2015 News

MoOD acquires Indigo Brussels Home Edition

Following 10 years of intensive co-operation, Textirama vzw, the organiser of Belgian exhibition MoOD (Meet only Original Designs), has acquired…

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Apr 10, 2015 News

Wigan furniture store closes unexpectedly

A Wigan furniture store has closed without notice, leaving many customers out of pocket, reports Wigan Today, the website for the  Wigan Evening…

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Apr 09, 2015 News

Hypnos donates beds to Ronald McDonald House Oxford

Award-winning bed manufacturer Hypnos has donated beds for all 18 rooms at Ronald McDonald House Oxford - the free home away from home…

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