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Sept 25, 2015 Resources

A snapshot of the French furniture industry

According to the National Union of French Furniture Industries (UNIFA), France is Europe’s fourth largest furniture exporter, selling just under…

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Sept 04, 2015 Resources

How to prevent your consumer data being outlawed

Furniture retailers in the UK need to prepare for the forthcoming EU data law, or risk the possibility of fines running into tens of millions of…

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Aug 25, 2015 Resources

What you can learn from an accountant

The low Consumer Price Index (CPI) has led to a shift in the way independents think about their offering, says Phil Mullis. The UK’s once…

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Aug 19, 2015 Resources

Online trends in the bed and mattress sector

A new report from digital marketing agency Inside Online explores the top 25 websites in the bed and mattress market, examining aspects such as…

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Aug 07, 2015 Resources

Make your marketing pay

Re-evaluating how you market your store can be hard work, but it’s a necessary evil if you’re going to make the most of the budget, writes…

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Jul 16, 2015 Resources

Why you should never offer a discount

Discounting is a common reaction when sales are taking a dive – however, it’s also a very ill-advised approach, believes business coach Shweta…

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Jun 24, 2015 Resources

Why increased profits come faster when you slow down

Operational speed is an important business aim, but there’s evidence that those companies which take the time to get things right will generate…

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Jun 15, 2015 Resources

Overcoming the basic hurdles of independent retail

With many independents citing the first year of business as the hardest, it is vital that every retailer gets the best start. Accountant Phil…

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Jun 10, 2015 Resources

Getting to grips with CE marking

With a rise in the availability of sit-stand desks, recliner chairs and adjustable beds, motorised furniture has become increasingly common –…

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Apr 20, 2015 Resources

Why the industry cannot ignore FCA authorisation

For big-ticket items such as furniture, utilising finance plans to spread payments is commonplace – yet, points out Ben Mason, if a retailer or…

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Apr 03, 2015 Resources

The latest developments in consumer law

Changes to consumer law kept the retail world busy last year, says lawyer Stephen Sidkin – yet whilst there were significant modifications and…

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Mar 18, 2015 Resources

Getting your products into the press

Have you ever wondered how to get your products featured in magazines such as the Sunday Times, Ideal Home or Livingetc Magazine? It’s a lot…

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