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Sept 18, 2025 News

Higgy’s joins NBF as associate member

Higgy’s, which describes itself as "a purpose-led UK mattress brand", has joined the National Bed Federation (NBF) as an associate member.

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Sept 18, 2025 News

H2 outlook tempers Next's positive results

Full-price sales at Next were up +10.9% in the six months to July 2025, the retailer reports, with total group sales (including markdown sales and…

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Sept 17, 2025 News

Swyft partners with Furnishing Futures to support families in need

British furniture brand Swyft has announced a new charity partnership with Furnishing Futures, an interiors-led social enterprise dedicated to…

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Sept 17, 2025 News

BFA forms alliance with furniture buying group

The British Furniture Association (BFA) has forged stronger links with Minerva Furniture Group, an independent buying group working on behalf of many…

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Sept 17, 2025 News

Food prices rise as Budget looms

Responding to the latest CPI inflation figures, which show headline inflation remaining unchanged at 3.8% and food inflation rising to 5.1%, Dr Kris…

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Sept 17, 2025 News

IKEA to open small store in Chester this October

IKEA will open a new small store in Greyhound Retail Park, Chester at 10am on Thursday, 9th October. The store reflects a new format for the…

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Sept 17, 2025 News

Furniture Component Expo extends Telford stay

National trade body the British Furniture Association (BFA) has committed to hosting its Furniture Component Expo (FCE) at Telford International…

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Sept 17, 2025 News

Ashley Manor and Alexander & James enter administration

UK upholstery manufacturer Ashley Manor, and British-designed import business Alexander & James Sofas, both owned by TCM Living Group, have announced…

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Sept 12, 2025 News

Large shops at risk from proposed business rates changes, warns BRC

Some of Britain’s biggest shops, from supermarkets to department stores, face a fresh wave of closures if the Government forces large shops into its…

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Sept 12, 2025 News

Long-term investment dents JLP's H1 results

John Lewis Partnership has published its unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks ended 26th July 2025. Partnership sales grew to £6.2b, an…

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Sept 12, 2025 News

Laura Ashley returns to UK retail with new flagship store

Laura Ashley, the British fashion and home brand founded in 1953 by Laura and Bernard Ashley, will make its official return to bricks-and-mortar…

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Sept 11, 2025 News

Cox & Cox delivers strategic price reduction

Cox & Cox, the Somerset-based interiors brand known for its design-led collections, has announced a new pricing strategy in response to customer…

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