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Aug 08, 2023 News

Slow retail sales growth in July, but furniture flourishes online

Slowing price inflation and wet weather held back retail sales in July, reports BRC-KPMG. Total retail sales increased by +1.5% YoY (against…

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Aug 07, 2023 News

National Golf Day issues call for entries

The National Charity Golf Day, a charity tournament organised in aid of The Furniture Makers’ Company, returns to the Northamptonshire County…

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Aug 07, 2023 News

Carpet Recycling UK joins industry lobby group

Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) has joined other trade associations in the furniture and furnishings sector as the latest member of the British…

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Aug 07, 2023 News

NBF calls for end to mattress recycling "postcode lottery"

The National Bed Federation (NBF), which represents the bed industry across the UK, is calling on the Government to support its plans for a…

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Aug 04, 2023 News

Eco business owners help plant coral reef

The owners of TDP, a Derbyshire business that makes outdoor furniture from recycled plastic, have reinforced their sustainable credentials…

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Aug 04, 2023 News

UK shops saw modest footfall growth in July, reports BRC

According to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data, total UK footfall increased by +1.8% in July (YoY), up from -1.9% in June. High…

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Aug 03, 2023 News

UK domestic flammability regulations consultation now live

On 2nd August, the Furniture Industry Research Association was advised by Government that the long-awaited consultation for the proposed…

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Aug 03, 2023 News

Wayfair reports Q2 revenue loss despite order growth

Wayfair Inc has reported its financial results for its Q2 ended 30th June 2023. Total net revenue fell by $113m to $3.2b, down -3.4% YoY. Of…

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Aug 03, 2023 News

Dreams’ profits grow despite inflationary pressures

Profit before tax (PBT) increased by £1.6m to £50.1m at Dreams in the year ended 24th December 2022, with profit after tax increasing by £288k…

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Aug 03, 2023 News

Next performs ahead of expectations in Q2

Full-price Q2 sales at Next were up +6.9% YoY, the retailer reports, with the end-of-season sale performing well and clearance rates ahead of…

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Aug 03, 2023 News

Fresh strategy pays off at ScS

ScS Group is set to report full-year profit in line with market expectations "driven by effective cost management and improved trading in the…

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Aug 01, 2023 News

Ex-SBI CEO to lead contract furniture brand

Yorkshire-based heritage contract furniture brand Shackletons has appointed Donna Bellingham (ex-Sofa Brands International) as its new…

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