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Aug 11, 2022 News

Bensons opens new Worcester store

Bensons for Beds is moving into a new store in Worcester, in the latest opening of its new-concept stores.  The bed and mattress retailer is…

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Aug 11, 2022 News

Jersey sponsorship gets cycle fundraiser moving

Nine furnishing industry colleagues who are cycling 300 miles to raise £50,000 for industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company are a step…

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Aug 10, 2022 News

Third Yorkshire store for Mattress Online

Mattress Online is to open a further store as part of an ambitious 'clicks-and-mortar' expansion. The Yorkshire-based business acquired the…

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Aug 10, 2022 News

Bedmaker pre-pack saves 160 jobs

On 21st July 2022, Gareth Wilcox and Paul Harding of Opus Restructuring & Insolvency were appointed as the administrators of West Midlands…

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Aug 09, 2022 News

Bensons' radio tie-up delivers beds to children in need

Bensons for Beds has raised over £21,000 in just three weeks, which will help 100 children get a better night’s sleep through the…

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Aug 09, 2022 News

NBF appoints sustainability and circular economy lead

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has appointed Tom Williams as its new sustainability and circular economy lead, a position created to deliver…

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Aug 09, 2022 News

Clothing drives non-food sales recovery in July

Total retail sales increased by +2.3% in July, against an increase of +6.4% in July 2021, states the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. UK…

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Aug 08, 2022 News

Outdoor furniture retailer recognised for growth

Outdoor furniture retailer Maze has been awarded a Growth 100 Index Award for its gains made over the past year. Since 2019, Maze's sales have…

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Aug 05, 2022 News

Retail footfall decline indicates growing north-south divide, says Springboard

July's retail footfall decline reflects a growing north-south divide as the impact of inflation heightens, according to Springboard. "Footfall…

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Aug 05, 2022 News

Wayfair struggles against strong comparatives

Wayfair has reported its worldwide results for Q2 (ended 30th June, 2022). Total net revenue was $3.3b, down $573m (or -14.9% YoY). US net…

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Aug 05, 2022 News

ScS anticipates FY profits ahead of expectations

In a trading update for the 52 weeks ended 30th July, ahead of revealing its preliminary results on 11th October, ScS has announced…

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Aug 05, 2022 News

Next upgrades outlook following strong Q2

Full price sales at Next were up +5% YoY in Q2, £50m ahead of the retailer's previous guidance, driven principally by clothing…

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