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Bed Industry Awards retail winners revealed
DFS clinched National Bed Retailer of the Year for the first time at last night’s Bed Industry Awards. Despite industry
Bed Industry Awards bed, manufacturing and supplier winners revealed
The Bed Product of the Year was awarded to Silentnight Beds for its Airmesh Air Luxury mattress. Strictly Come Dancing
Former TFR/John Lewis flooring staff appeal for crowd-funding help
A group of former John Lewis and The Floor Room employees have set up a crowd-funding appeal to raise money
August sees flooring sales jump
The retail value of flooring sales jumped on a monthly and annual basis in August. The value of sales in
August sees furniture sales hold up
The retail value of furniture and lighting sales held up in August. The value of sales in England, Scotland and
C4 makes first art de vivre investment
Upmarket rug, fabric and wallcoverings manufacturer Maison Lelièvre has become the first interiors investment by the C4 group. The group,
Topps makes customer service move
Topps Tiles has moved to set itself apart from rivals by joining the Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman. ‘At Topps
DFS tops Carpetright’s rental debts to retailers
Carpetright owed other retailers almost £3.5m in outstanding rent and charges, including more than £1m to DFS. At least 11
Deflation continues but rate drops for furniture
Furniture retailers saw the eighth consecutive months of retail price deflation in August, but the rate more than halved. Prices
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Autumn Fair gears up for ‘strongest’ home product offer
Autumn Fair will have its ‘strongest’ collection of homeware, interiors and lifestyle brands, according to show organiser Hyve. The
Champion crowned
Fitter of the Year 2026 will be decided at Harrogate From February to September, the Fitter of the Year challenge