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Mar 27, 2026 News

Very expands own-brand home proposition

Digital retailer Very, which is operated by The Very Group, is expanding its own-brand proposition with the launch of The Very Collection Home.

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Next reveals strong results but plans for disruption

In the retail group's latest results report, Next chairman Michael Roney describes the 12-month period ended January 2026 as "very good year", which…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Blinds2Go marks 25 years with new brand identity

Made-to-measure blinds and curtain retailer Blinds2Go has unveiled a new brand identity it says reflects a more design-led position, "distinguishing…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Fear of price rises dents consumer confidence

Expectations of further sharp price rises are driving a ripple of fear among consumers, says GfK, whose Consumer Confidence Index was down two points…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Gillies' Alistair Philp to retire

After almost 46 years in the furniture trade, Alistair Philp, sales director at retailer Gillies, is to retire from day-to-day involvement in the…

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Mar 26, 2026 News

Sofa Club to open at Newcastle's Metrocentre this Easter

On Good Friday (3rd April), Sofa Club will expand its retail presence with the opening of a brand-new showroom at Unit 4A, Metro Oasis, Metrocentre,…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Land of Beds named Cheshire's Outstanding Family Business

North West bed and mattress retailer Land of Beds has been named Cheshire's Outstanding Family Business of the year, picking up the High Sheriff's…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Administrators appointed to Westbridge and Belfield Leisure

Interpath's Chris Pole and Will Wright were appointed joint administrators to The Belfield Group-owned businesses Westbridge Furniture Ltd and…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Raskelf drives nursery business expansion with factory acquisition

Baby mattress manufacturer Nursery Connections has stepped up its expansion with the £2m acquisition of a major manufacturing facility in…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Middle East instability raises immediate inflation concerns

Responding to the latest CPI inflation figures, which show headline inflation holding at 3.0% and food inflation falling to 3.3%, Harvir Dhillon,…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Sofa Brands International appoints new CEO

Following "a thorough recruitment process", Sofa Brands International (SBI) has appointed James Thompson as its new CEO, commencing on 1st May.

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Bedkingdom hires head of brand and creative

West Yorkshire-based bed and furniture retailer Bedkingdom has appointed Katherine McNamee to the newly formed role of head of brand and creative,…

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