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Mar 03, 2023 News

Argos recalls upholstery products due to fire risk

Argos Habitat has issued a product recall for several upholstery SKUs which have failed to meet the required fire safety standards and whose…

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Mar 03, 2023 News

IKEA commits to forest protection scheme

IKEA has partnered with climate non-profit Canopy, continuing its commitment to the world’s forests by procuring viscose for home textiles only…

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Mar 03, 2023 News

February saw retail footfall growth slow

According to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data, total UK footfall increased by +10.4% in February (YoY). High street footfall increased by +17.8%, retail…

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Mar 02, 2023 News

Ombudsman appoints new standards board members

The Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman (FHIO) has appointed new members – from B&Q, DFS, Tapi Carpets and the British Association of…

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Mar 02, 2023 News

BRC survey reveals high levels of retail violence and abuse

Violence and abuse against people working in retail has almost doubled on pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures from the British…

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Mar 01, 2023 News

Simba achieves B Corp status

Innovator in sleep technology, Simba, has reached a major milestone on its road to achieving net zero by 2030, by successfully securing global…

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Mar 01, 2023 News

Sainsbury's to close remaining Habitat showrooms

J Sainsbury plans to close the three remaining standalone Habitat showrooms – in Leeds, Westfield (London), and Brighton – as part of wider…

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Mar 01, 2023 News

High costs burden retailers and consumers, says BRC-NielsenIQ

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 8.4% in February, up from 8.0% in January, bringing shop price growth to a fresh high, says…

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Feb 28, 2023 News

M&S invests £57m in store staff pay

M&S has announced a commitment to invest almost £60m in store staff pay – its biggest ever investment in front-line staff reward. From…

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Feb 28, 2023 News

Glasswells completes Ipswich store refurb

Glasswells' showroom in Ipswich has undergone a £250,000 investment, providing a brighter and more contemporary atmosphere to the store. The…

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Feb 28, 2023 News

Hastings manufacturer takes on Maker&Son license

Maker&Son has pivoted its commercial model following the sale of the company in summer 2022 and related legal challenges. Maker&Son Licences…

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Feb 28, 2023 News

John Lewis' executive director steps down

John Lewis has announced that its executive director, Pippa Wicks (pictured), is leaving the partnership, and has been succeeded by Naomi…

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