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Oct 03, 2022 News

Glasswells scoops prestigious Bed Industry Awards

Glasswells has been named by the National Bed Federation (NBF) as winner of the Large NBF Retail Champion of the Year and Outstanding Bed Store…

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Oct 03, 2022 News

MBS Workplace Environments joins forces with First Install

Leighton Buzzard-based MBS Workplace Environments has been acquired for an undisclosed sum, and a new business, The First Interior’s Group,…

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Oct 03, 2022 News

Furniture etailer awarded customer service accolade

Online furniture retailer French Bedroom (formerly The French Bedroom Company) has scooped the Gold Tier Award for Best eCommerce Customer…

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Oct 03, 2022 News

BFM issues warning over foam shortages

The British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is sounding caution over the availability of foam used in upholstered furniture and mattresses. The…

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Oct 03, 2022 News

ScS affirms commitment to consumer protection

ScS has joined the Furniture & Home Improvement Ombudsman (FHIO). The announcement coincides with the Sunderland-based retailer broadening its…

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Sept 30, 2022 News

SCA non-compliant businesses missing out on £2.07m a day, says Barclaycard

Two hundred days on from the mandatory introduction of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), new research by Barclaycard Payments, which…

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Sept 29, 2022 News

Cyclists raise £27,000 for industry charity

A team of furnishing industry cyclists have completed a 300+ mile bike ride, raising £27,000 for The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of…

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Sept 29, 2022 News

Next revises outlook as sales slow

Next has reported a H1 performance ahead of expectations, with brand full-price sales up +12.4% YoY, and a profit before tax of £401m…

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Sept 29, 2022 News

IKEA trials Tesco collection partnership

IKEA has announced a collaboration with Tesco on a new test-and-trial to expand on its existing Collect Near You offering, providing customers…

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Sept 28, 2022 News

Shop prices continue to rise, says BRC-NielsenIQ

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to +5.7% in September, up from +5.1% in August, reports the latest BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.  This…

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Sept 27, 2022 News

Dreams returns to Taunton

Dreams, together with its luxury bed and furniture brand, Feather and Black, returned to Taunton after a 10-year absence this week. Following a…

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Sept 26, 2022 News

JYSK opens in Barnsley this week

Danish retailer JYSK will open a new store on September 29th, in Barnsley. The new store will be situated at Unit 2, Wombwell Lane Retail Park…

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