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Aug 20, 2026 News

Consumer outlook is improving, reports BRC-Opinium

According to BRC-Opinium, rising consumer confidence could give PM Andy Burnham a golden opportunity, with data showing improved consumer…

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Aug 19, 2026 News

Competitive grocery market helps keep inflation steady, reports BRC

Responding to the latest CPI inflation figures, which show headline inflation rose to 2.9% and food inflation falling to 1.3%, Harvir Dhillon, lead…

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Aug 18, 2026 News

Bed retailer transitions to Employee Ownership Trust

Yorkshire-based bed and mattress retailer, Time4Sleep, is putting its future in the hands of its 13 employees, cementing the people-first ethos that…

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Aug 17, 2026 News

Tapi not liable for £13m in VAT payments, rules tribunal

Following an appeal against assessments issued by HMRC under the Value Added Taxes Act 1994, retailer Tapi has been found not liable for VAT payments…

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Aug 17, 2026 News

Prestigious Textiles open first showroom

Decorative fabric specialist Prestigious Textiles has announced the opening of its first-ever showroom at London’s Worlds End Studios on Lots Road,…

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Aug 17, 2026 News

Former Sofology MD joins Sofa Club

Sofa Club has appointed retail leader Emma Dinnis as non-executive director, strengthening its leadership team as the fashion-forward furniture brand…

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Aug 15, 2026 News

Britain backs Saturday jobs as vital first step into work, says BRC

Four in five Britons believe Saturday jobs provide an important pathway into work for young people, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC) as it…

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Aug 14, 2026 News

Age NI partners with Dalzells Beds

Age NI, a charity for older people in Northern Ireland, has announced a partnership with Dalzells Beds – part of the family-owned Dalzells of…

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Aug 13, 2026 News

Bensons appoints new commercial director

Bensons for Beds appointed John Rastall as commercial director, reporting to CCO Mark Slater, on 10th August.

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Aug 12, 2026 News

FWS appoints new marketing manager

Furniture supplier FWS Direct has appointed Lorraine Briggs as its new marketing manager. With a background in marketing and ecommerce, Lorraine…

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Aug 12, 2026 News

John Lewis appoints new MD

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Peter Ruis has decided to step down as MD of John Lewis, and Will Kernan, currently non-executive board…

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Aug 12, 2026 News

Nectar admonished by ASA for misleading ad claims

Another bed brand has been admonished by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making misleading pricing claims in its online promotions. The…

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