W Galen Weston, the patriarch of one of the world’s leading retail dynasties that owns Heal’s, Selfridges and Primark, has died at age 80.

The East of England, market towns and retail parks saw the highest return of retail footfall yesterday as non-essential stores re-opened across England and Wales.

Costs and availability of raw materials continue to plague Britain’s bed manufacturers, but despite the consequent hit to margins, optimism remains higher now than it did a year ago, according to a new survey. 

Edra has opened a flagship showroom in Milan: in a 17th century palazzo in the centre of the city. 

Retail footfall returned to 85% of pre-pandemic levels this morning as non-essential retailers re-opened in England and Wales.

Headlam has granted share options worth more than £1.2m to executives and employees.

Decorex is to launch a paid-for members-only online platform – The Edit to ‘offer year-round inspiration, networking and sourcing opportunities for those devoted to interior design.’

Homebase has taken over the garden and outdoor sections of six Next Home & Garden branches.

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is to launch its largest fundraising campaign in its 120-year history next month in response to Covid-19.