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‘Sales fail to entice shoppers
The British Retail Consortium has warned that the winter sales have failed to entice shoppers to buy large ticket items

An honour
Tristine Hargreaves, National Bed Federation executive director on sustainability, a labour of love and blowing away the cobwebs. Since returning

Core beliefs
The combination of layers creates a unique floor. It starts with the core – the unique, 100% waterproof, temperature-resistant, super-stable,

New rules
Testing requirements for beds have changed. Bed designers and manufacturers often turn to SATRA for assistance during the design and

Likewise hails infrastructure after sales jump
Flooring distributor Likewise saw sales jump by almost 14% last year. Turnover rose by 13.6% to £140.2m, almost £6m more

Products galore
Gallery Direct’s furniture offer will grow by 50% alongside new textiles. Gallery Direct will kick off 2024 with the launch

New look
Rebranding takes centre stage at La-Z-Boy UK’s JFS stand. An ambitious rebrand and three new collections will be the focus

Gallery Direct reverses JFS plans for At Home event
Gallery Direct has reversed its decision to exhibit at January Furniture Show, with its 2024 furniture collection now being exclusively

Lesley Graham dies
Lesley Graham, Sterling Home buying director died on 23 December. Graham, daughter of the group’s founder George Knowles Snr, died
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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


