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Tapi confirms John Lewis opening schedule
Tapi has confirmed the schedule for its roll out of John Lewis concessions. The first will open by the middle

Rolf Benz: 1933-2025
Rolf Benz, one of Europe’s leading furniture entrepreneurs died on 28 January, surrounded by his family. He was 91. Benz

Oxfordshire independent to close after 35 years
Oxfordshire independent furniture retailer Bennetts Family Furnishings is to close in March, after 35 years of trading. The family-owned business

Kasoulis to leave Sainsbury’s
Christine Kasoulis, Sainsbury’s business unit director – clothing & home is to leave the group. She joined the group in

VIP Golden Ticket could be yours
Five Spring Fair visitors could win a VIP Golden Ticket worth £750 by pre-registering. Winners will receive their travel paid

12 months IFC proves top attraction
Furniture shoppers opting to pay by credit increasingly turned to 12 months IFC, in the final quarter of 2024. Data

Wickes sees kitchen recovery
Wickes seen a major improvement in kitchen and bathrooms sales. Although design and installation sales dropped by 2.5% to £159.7m

Heimtextil makes smooths push as it eyes role as the flooring exhibition
Fresh from the success of growing its textile-flooring offer, Heimtextil is to target smooth flooring as it looks to become

TOFS sale ‘on the cards’
Homewares and discount chain The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is nearing a sale after almost two decades of ownership of
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Champion crowned
Fitter of the Year 2026 will be decided at Harrogate From February to September, the Fitter of the Year challenge

Triple score
September will see three shows held concurrently From 2–5 September 2026, the SECC, Ho Chi Minh City will host VIFA


