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Ikea debuts peer-to-peer market
Ikea has introduced a marketplace for its second-hand furniture, similar to eBay. Trials of Ikea Preowned have begun in Oslo

Guardsman adds to management
Guardsman has named a new head of claims and insurance services. ‘Chris Whelan brings extensive knowledge and experience, and his

As long as it is in brown… RH opens Aynho Park as showroom
An historic Grade I listed stately home near Banbury, Oxfordshire has been turned into a huge showroom by a US

Sustainable success for Furlong in housebuilder partnership
Sustainable housebuilder Cora Homes has partnered with Furlong Flooring to fit its new homes with eco-friendly carpets. Furlong’s EcoSense Enchantment

Young Makers set for return
The Young Furniture Makers exhibition, a special one-day event showcasing furniture, lighting and textile designs from emerging designer-makers to employers

Directors’ insurance faces shake-up after BhS ruling
Company directors may need to significantly change their liability insurances after former BhS directors were ordered to pay £110m for

Loaf opens 11th store
Loaf has opened its 11th store, and fourth in London. The 3,500sqft branch in Chiswick has more than 150 fabrics

Households turn to saving as disposable incomes jump
Consumers are putting increased disposable incomes into savings rather than shopping, according to new research. Average household disposable income in

Wilkinson family denounced over pension deficit
The founding Wilkinson family of homewares chain Wilko is the ‘the new unacceptable face of capitalism’ after saying it had
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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


