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Dec 12, 2025 News

Consumers swapping credit for debit cards, reports BRC

Today, The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has published its annual BRC Payments Survey, showing the changing way in which people made payments in…

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Dec 11, 2025 News

Amanda Holden partners with TBFC and DFS

The Branded Furniture Company (TBFC) has announced its newest celebrity license partnership, joining forces with British TV icon, performer and…

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Dec 11, 2025 News

Leekes refinances and reveals mixed results

Family-owned business Leekes Retail & Leisure Group, headquartered in South Wales and comprising the Vale Resort, Hensol Castle Distillery, the…

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Dec 09, 2025 News

MattressNextDay marks fourth record-breaking Black Friday

MattressNextDay has achieved its fourth consecutive record-breaking Black Friday, delivering a 19% increase in revenue compared with 2024.

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Dec 09, 2025 News

Pre-Budget jitters dampened Black Friday sales, says BRC-KPMG

UK total retail sales increased by 1.4% YoY in November, against a decline of 3.3% in November 2024, according to the latest Retail Sales monitor…

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Dec 09, 2025 News

New leaders at BFA’s HR Forum

After a successful first year, the British Furniture Association (BFA) HR Forum networking platform for HR professionals in the furniture industry…

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Dec 08, 2025 News

Furniture Makers welcomes nine new freemen

The Furniture Makers’ Company welcomed nine new freemen at an admission ceremony held at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London, on 4th December.

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Dec 08, 2025 News

Black Friday sees sales slump, yet sofas shine

Despite its status as one of the most critical dates in the UK retail calendar, Black Friday failed to deliver in 2025, with declines across both the…

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Dec 08, 2025 News

Glencraft appoints new trustee directors

Glencraft, a social enterprise with 182 years of history, has appointed three new trustee directors to help it continue creating jobs for people who…

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Dec 08, 2025 News

Luxury brand refurbishes Cambridge showroom

Harvey Jones, a specialist in hand-crafted kitchens and luxury furniture, has officially reopened the doors of its Cambridge showroom following an…

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Dec 05, 2025 News

Budget nerves and bad weather harmed November's retail footfall

Budget nerves and bad weather harmed November's retail footfall, indicates the latest BRC-Sensormatic Footfall Monitor. According to BRC-Sensormatic…

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Dec 05, 2025 News

GNG Group appoints new operations director

The GNG Group has announced that Andy Williams will join the business as operations director on 5th January.

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