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Aug 14, 2025 News

IKEA opens in Brighton

IKEA today opened its highly anticipated Brighton store, marking "an important milestone in the retailer’s strategy to bring its iconic home…

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Aug 14, 2025 News

Tapi makes progress on Carpetright store takeover

Tapi Carpets & Floors has announced its full list of summer store openings so far, on the site of former Carpetright stores.

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Aug 14, 2025 News

Wincanton signs fulfilment partnership with Futon Company

Wincanton has announced a new three-year partnership with Futon Company, a space-saving furniture and small-space living solutions brand.

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Aug 13, 2025 News

Sofa Club appoints new FD

Fast-growing retailer Sofa Club has appointed David Lowe as its FD. David joins Sofa Club following a successful 15-year career at TK Maxx and…

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Aug 13, 2025 News

IKEA parent appoints new CEO and president

Juvencio Maeztu has been appointed CEO and president of Ingka Group, IKEA's parent company.

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Aug 12, 2025 News

Dreams reports strong FY24

Dreams has announced its FY results for the 52 weeks ended December 2024, demonstrating another year of growth, underlining the strength of its…

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Aug 12, 2025 News

Hydeline Furniture secures £1.5m funding facility

Manufacturer Hydeline Furniture is entering a new phase of commercial growth after securing a £1.5m funding facility from Praetura Commercial…

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Aug 12, 2025 News

July sees furniture sales grow against weak comparatives

UK total retail sales increased by +2.5% YoY in July, against a growth of +0.5% in July 2024, reports BRC-KPMG. Non-food sales increased by +1.4%…

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Aug 12, 2025 News

FISP appoints new steering group chair

Joanna Knight has been appointed chair of the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) steering group.

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Aug 12, 2025 News

Sofology follows refurb with Carlisle store opening

Sofology has announced the opening of a new showroom in Carlisle later this month, just one week after a substantial refurbishment of its Bolton…

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Aug 12, 2025 News

Furniture Village coming to Worcester’s Elgar Retail Park

Furniture Village has announced the upcoming opening of a new store on Worcester’s Elgar Retail Park.

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Aug 09, 2025 News

IKEA chips in ahead of Brighton store opening

IKEA is today opening a seagull-proof ‘chip theft insurance kiosk’ giving free chips to locals and visitors alike, "to try to make up for all the…

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