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Mar 19, 2024 News

The Bed Factory to close

Suffolk retailer Barnes of Ipswich, more commonly known now as The Bed Factory, is shutting its doors at the end of April.

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Mar 19, 2024 News

BFM podcast explores single industry audit standard ambition

The latest episode of the Industry Matters podcast from British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) explores the opportunities available through a new…

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Mar 19, 2024 News

DFS "resilient" in H1 despite challenging market

DFS Furniture has announced its interim results for the 26-week period ended 24th December 2023. The retailer says it made progress on its…

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Mar 19, 2024 News

Fairway Furniture invests £1.5m in store revamp

Leading South West independent furniture retailer Fairway Furniture has announced a £1.5m internal refurbishment of its flagship Plymouth store…

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Mar 14, 2024 News

JLP returns to profit and looks to revitalise Home offer

The John Lewis Partnership, which comprises Waitrose and John Lewis, has reported a return to profit, publishing its unaudited results for the…

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Mar 14, 2024 News

Glencraft bolsters team and establishes Canadian retail partner

Social enterprise and luxury mattress manufacturer Glencraft has signed its first retail partner contract in North America. The contract,…

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Mar 14, 2024 News

Sleepeezee unveils new centennial uniforms

Sleepeezee has launched a new uniform for its staff in commemoration of the company’s 100th anniversary. As Sleepeezee marks its centennial…

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Mar 14, 2024 News

Store closures and openings up in 2023, says PwC

PwC has launched its latest figures for stores opening and closing across Great Britain, using research undertaken by the Local Data…

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Mar 13, 2024 News

Barker and Stonehouse trials hydrogen delivery vehicle

Barker and Stonehouse is trialling a prototype hydrogen delivery vehicle, as it continues its commitment to reducing its emissions above and…

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Mar 13, 2024 News

Fabb to debut Bensons partner store in Nottingham

Fabb Furniture will open its first Nottingham store this Friday (15th March), on Castle Marina Retail Park.  The store, the retailer’s 22nd…

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Mar 12, 2024 News

Arlo & Jacob to open in Solihull this spring

Arlo & Jacob is planning to open a new showroom in Solihull this spring.  The business, which has its roots in the East Midlands, where it makes…

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Mar 12, 2024 News

ACID welcomes design world dignitaries to 25th anniversary celebration

At a landmark event formally celebrating Anti Copying in Design’s (ACID) 25 years since it was founded, many from the world of IP and design…

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