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Jul 15, 2025 News

Made Smarter hits project milestone

Furniture and joinery manufacturers have helped Made Smarter North West reach a major milestone – funding its 400th technology adoption project.

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Jul 15, 2025 News

NBF announces judges for 2025 bed retailer awards

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the judging panel for the retailer categories in the 2025 Bed Industry Awards.

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Jul 15, 2025 News

Homewares bring the heat to June's retail sales

UK total retail sales increased by +3.1% YoY in June, against a decline of -0.2% in June 2024, the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor reveals,…

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Jul 11, 2025 News

Sales specialist pledges to help Nepal charity

Sam King, the selling specialist behind training provider From Fear to Mindful, says he has committed to donate a proportion of the business'…

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Jul 11, 2025 News

Summer heat dissuades shoppers, but footfall decline eases in June

According to BRC-Sensormatic data, extreme heat suppressed shopper footfall during June, with total UK footfall decreasing by -1.8% YoY, down from…

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Jul 10, 2025 News

UK launches new developing countries trade measures

British consumers and businesses are set to benefit from a package of new trade measures unveiled today which will simplify imports from developing…

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Jul 10, 2025 News

IKEA's first rapid-rollout store comes to Harlow

IKEA has announced the upcoming opening of a new ‘small store’, on Harlow Retail Park on 24th July. The retailer says this marks "a significant…

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Jul 10, 2025 News

Land of Beds appoints general sales manager

Online bed and mattress retailer Land of Beds has promoted Alan Jones from Wigan store manager to general sales manager, recognising his performance…

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Jul 09, 2025 News

Upholstery hubs help Cotswold Co achieve significant growth

Digitally led handcrafted furniture and homeware brand The Cotswold Company has announced a trading update for the 52-week period to 28th February…

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Jul 09, 2025 News

Delivery specialist joins Furniture Makers

Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery has joined The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the…

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Jul 09, 2025 News

Loaf set to open 11th store

Loaf is expanding its London presence, with its 11th Shack (its take on a showroom) opening in Islington, London, on 17th July.

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Jul 08, 2025 News

Dunelm appoints new CEO

Dunelm Group has announced the appointment of Clodagh (Clo) Moriarty as its CEO, effective from 1st October 2025.

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