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Nov 22, 2024 News

DFS reports directorate change and trading update

In advance of today's AGM, DFS has announced the appointment of an interim CFO, Marie Wall, on 2nd December. Marie has previously held senior…

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Nov 20, 2024 News

Sofa Club achieves record-breaking Black Friday sales

Furniture retailer Sofa Club has broken records with its Black Friday 2024 campaign, delivering a YoY sales increase of +84%, and surpassing its…

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Nov 20, 2024 News

IKEA's blue bag takes centre stage at Oxford Street pop-up

Ahead of its Oxford Street store opening in 2025, IKEA has announced the opening of Hus of FRAKTA on Thursday 28th November, a pop-up experience on…

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Nov 20, 2024 News

Puppets bring benefits of NBF supplier membership to life

Following the success of its manufacturer member counterpart, the National Bed Federation (NBF) has produced a second puppet-driven testimonial video…

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Nov 20, 2024 News

Dunelm acquires Irish soft furnishings retailer

Dunelm Group has acquired Homefocus Group Ltd (Home Focus), a soft furnishings retailer which trades under the Home Focus at Hickeys brand, with 13…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Arlo & Jacob coming to Tunbridge Wells and St Albans

British furnituremaker Arlo & Jacob is primed to open new showrooms on Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells, and on Albert Bygrave Retail Park,…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Retailers raise Budget concerns in letter to Chancellor

More than 80 retail CEOs have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to express their concerns around the potential economic consequences of the autumn…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Another Country revamps London flagship store

Sustainable furniture brand Another Country is celebrating nearly 15 years since its founding with a refresh of its Marylebone retail space in London.

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Nov 19, 2024 News

The Range owner outlines plans behind Homebase acquisitions

CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and wilko, has issued a statement following its acquisition of Homebase's brand name, IP, and up to 70 UK…

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Nov 19, 2024 News

Westbridge moves to one site amid wider group consolidation

In response to significant pressures this year, sofamaker Westbridge plans to consolidate all of its production into a single-site facility, with all…

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Nov 15, 2024 News

Homewares sales suffer against strong comparatives

According to BDO's weekly High Street Sales Tracker, total LFL sales declined by -1.08% this week, from a base of -1.95% for the same week last year.

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Nov 15, 2024 News

New chair to head up AIS board

Neville Moore, MD of Ulster Stores, has stepped down as chair of Associated Independent Stores' (AIS) board, and has been replaced by Aldiss' MD,…

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