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Oct 08, 2026 News

Dreams funds extended helpline opening for World Mental Health Day

Dreams is funding the first-ever extended opening hours of Mind’s Infoline, giving people access to mental health information and support 24 hours a…

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Oct 08, 2026 News

IKEA launches secondhand marketplace in the UK

IKEA has announced the launch of its secondhand marketplace in the UK, giving people a simple way to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA products. The…

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Oct 07, 2026 News

Glasswells acquires Alstons

Alstons, the long established sofa and chair manufacturer, will be purchased by East Anglian furniture retailer Glasswells on 8th October. The…

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Oct 06, 2026 News

Sofa Club brings new-concept store to Scotland

Sofa Club has officially opened the doors to its new Edinburgh store near Fort Kinnaird Retail Park. Spanning 9,300 sqft, the new full-service space…

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Oct 06, 2026 News

JYSK to acquire three franchise countries

JYSK has reached an agreement to take over the JYSK stores and employees in Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia from its current franchise partner.…

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Oct 06, 2026 News

Campaign for Wool appoints new chairman

The Campaign for Wool has appointed Ian Maclean MBE as its new chairman. Ian succeeds the late Peter Ackroyd MBE, who unexpectedly passed away in…

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Oct 05, 2026 News

The Very Group appoints new marketing director

The Very Group, which operates digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has announced the appointment of Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing…

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Oct 02, 2026 News

DFS lines up new board chair

DFS has announced the appointment of Elizabeth McMeikan as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Liz joins the board with…

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Oct 01, 2026 News

Sharps launches new ad campaign

Fitted furniture specialist, Sharps, has today launched its new brand platform, 'It’s What’s Inside That Counts', with creative agency Neverland and…

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Oct 01, 2026 News

BRC calls for Government to review retail's "punishing tax burden"

Retail and hospitality have the highest effective tax rates of any sector in the UK, leading to fewer jobs for young people, foregone investment, and…

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Sept 30, 2026 News

Bedmaker calls for politicians to take sleep seriously

Liverpool’s Wapping was temporarily renamed ‘Napping’ today in 'protest' as Highgrove Beds campaigns for Westminster to become 'Restminster' and…

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Sept 29, 2026 News

Sofa Club outlines Cardiff store opening

Sofa Club is continuing its UK retail expansion with the opening of a new store on Hadfield Road, Cardiff, bringing the brand’s latest store concept…

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