Stores maintain majority of retail sales despite store closures
Despite stores being closed furniture and flooring retailers managed to keep the drop in retail sales below 20% in January.
Arper invests in €2m 15,000sqft design lab
Arper has invested in a major addition at its head office: a 15,064sqft design lab.
Business rates holiday extended in Scotland until 2022
Retailers in Scotland will not have to pay business rates until April 2022.
G&B secures Laura Ashley deal
Graham & Brown is to supply the relaunched Laura Ashley wallpaper and paint collection.
Flooring retailer fined £4,000 for breaking lockdown rules
A West Midlands flooring retailer has been fined £4,000 for breaking lockdown rules by allowing customers in the store on two occasions.
Dunelm sees shares fall after Adderley sells stake
Shares in Dunelm have fallen by almost 9% after Will Adderley, Dunelm deputy chairman sold a 7.4% stake in the chain.
Made.com ‘eyes flotation’
Made.com has begun looking at fundraising options, including a stock market floatation, which could value it at more than £500m.
BFM to seek views on carbon neutral future
The BFM is to hold two virtual round table events to gauge opinion on the sector’s navigation of the road to net zero.
BFC: furniture sector needs support through the summer
The British Furniture Confederation has called on the chancellor to provide further support for furniture manufacturers through the summer.
Come on in: Furniture Village opens virtual store
Furniture Village has opened a virtual store, allowing shoppers to browse with optional support live from the shop floor, via phone, LiveChat or video call.
