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Nov 15, 2024 News

FISP welcomes new steering committee members

The Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) has welcomed new people to its steering committee.

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Nov 14, 2024 News

Sandra Fawcett receives first Graham Kirkham Award

Sandra Fawcett, an employee at furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse, has been announced as the first-ever recipient of the Graham Kirkham Award.

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Nov 13, 2024 News

The Range buys up Homebase stores as retailer enters administration

Homebase has gone into administration, putting 2000 jobs at risk, reports BBC News.

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Nov 13, 2024 News

Habitat making "strong progress", Sainsbury's reports

Sainsbury’s has reported that sales (excluding fuel) across the 28 weeks ended 14th September 2024 were up +4.6%, with LFL retail sales (excluding…

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Nov 13, 2024 News

The broader implications of Emma's CMA battle

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched court action against sleep brand Emma last month, after it failed to address the regulator's…

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Nov 13, 2024 News

Heal’s set to open Bicester outlet store

Heal’s has announced the expansion of its UK retail portfolio with a new outlet store set to open at Bicester Avenue this week.

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Nov 12, 2024 News

NBF pays tribute to former president

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has paid tribute to former president Jim Gerety, who, after a brief illness, passed away on Saturday 9th…

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Nov 11, 2024 News

Leadership changes at furnishings supplier

Leeds-based home furnishings designer, manufacturer and supplier Riva Home has announced key leadership changes and appointments as the company…

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Nov 11, 2024 News

Textile manufacturer rebrands

James Robinson Fibres and Texfelt, part of the Yorkshire-based JR Group, has rebranded as Think Group as it sets in motion its ambition to…

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Nov 11, 2024 News

Flair named among UK’s fastest-growing retail companies

Heckmondwike-based Flair Furniture Group has been recognised in both the Retail 100 and Kirklees 100 rankings for 2024 after a period of substantial…

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Nov 08, 2024 News

Retailer Green Claims Forum aims to enhance compliance and transparency

New analysis from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Provenance suggests that 74% of all products marketed online by British retailers feature…

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Nov 08, 2024 News

Retail sales fall, but stores and homewares positive

Total LFL retail sales dropped by -3.30% this week from a base of +4.69% for the same week last year, which included Halloween and Bonfire Night…

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