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Barrett expects swift sale after Sakerchi throws up Carpetright gamble
UPDATE: Carpetright has filed a notice of intention of appoint PwC as administrator at the High Court. This gives it

Depport to retire from Metro
Steve Depport, Metro Group operations manager is to retire from the buying group. Depport, who joined in September 2012, will

Protect-A-Bed exits UK market
Mattress protection company Protect-A-Bed has stopped trading in the UK market. The company’s UK head office closed earlier this month.

June fails to see sales upturn
Unseasonable weather and the general election campaign continued to hit consumer spending last month. Despite a late upturn in the

RGI invests £250,000 in flagship revamp
Richard Grafton Interiors makes £250,000 investment in new look Harrogate showroom. Furniture and flooring retailer Richard Grafton Interiors has invested

Reviews for trees
Recliner brand La-Z-Boy UK has joined independent consumer review company Feefo, which in turn will help the environment. The platform’s

Jaipur Rugs opens London showroom
India’s largest handmade rug manufacturer has opened a London showroom. Jaipur Rugs has opened a 3,562sqft space at the Design

Online to see stock auctioned off
The stock and assets of failed home and kitchenware retailer Online Kitchenware is to be auctioned off. The Malton, North

Roll up, roll up – get your tickets (near the front) here
Tickets for September’s Bed Industry Awards and Bed Show’s 14th Gala Dinner have gone on sale. Attendees have been urged
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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


