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Sept 11, 2014 News

Retailers welcome historic ruling to curtail excessive card fees

UK retailers have today welcomed an historic court ruling to end the excessively high fees retailers pay banks to process card payments (known…

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Sept 11, 2014 News

John Lewis Partnership interim report for 2014 released

“Partnership sales grew strongly at 6%, with Waitrose and John Lewis both outperforming their respective markets," says Sir Charlie Mayfield,…

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Sept 10, 2014 News

Luxury fitted furniture owner secures £8m investment

Canburg, owner of two of the world’s most renowned luxury fitted furniture businesses – Smallbone of Devizes and Mark Wilkinson Furniture – has…

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Sept 09, 2014 News

Ikea's new catalogue pushes the boundaries

Ikea continues to forge a path for multichannel retail with its latest catalogue, which, through its tie-in app, offers more films, 360° views,…

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Sept 09, 2014 News

August sales growth best since January, says BRC-KPMG

Furniture was the third fastest-growing category in August, building on the strong momentum of recent months, according to the latest BRC-KPMG…

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Sept 09, 2014 News

Collins and Hayes prepares for Long Point debut

Following the appointment of new MD Matt O'Flynn, Collins and Hayes Furniture will make its debut at the Long Point exhibition, at Long Eaton's…

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Sept 09, 2014 News

BFC urges trade to consider FR regulation changes

The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) is urging furniture manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the industry to engage with and respond…

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Sept 09, 2014 News

Ikea reports global sales growth

For the 2014 financial year, the Ikea Group’s total sales amounted to €28.7b. Adjusted for currency impact, total sales increased by +5.9%…

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Sept 09, 2014 News

Gallery Direct launches soft furnishings range at Autumn Fair

Following the company's successful home accessory range extension at the beginning of the year, Gallery Direct appointed textile expert Jayne…

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Sept 05, 2014 News

DK Premium Brands invests in German lifestyle brand

DK Premium Brands Ltd, owner of outdoor furniture brands Dedon and Gloster, is expanding its business portfolio by taking a majority stake in…

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Sept 05, 2014 News

Flexiload and Classic Furniture take over Totem ranges

With the news that Totem Furniture is winding up due to MD Nick Lewer's retirement, two of the company's best-selling ranges, Provence and…

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Sept 05, 2014 News

New season products drive sales at John Lewis

This week has been a strong week for John Lewis with sales up 16.2% on last year. Home closed 17.1% up with Furniture continuing to drive the…

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