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Poltronesofà launches cash bid for ScS
Italy’s largest upholstery retailer is to pay a 66% premium to buy ScS as it looks to enter the UK
WIFN confirms speaker line-up
The Women in Furniture Network has confirmed the line-up of speakers for its second event. The event, to be held
Heimtextil set for growth with an expanded range and realignment of sustainability formats
Heimtextil 2024 will be expanded by two new halls: Hall 5.1 for the new Carpets and Rugs product segment and
Retailers face huge hike in business rates
Retailers face an increased business rates bill of £470m next year. September’s Consumer Price Inflation figure is used to set
FFD sets out growth plans
Next year’s Flanders Flooring Days could see up to almost 60 new participants. The 13-16 May event has created The
Furniture inflation drops again
Retail price inflation for furniture fell again in September. The rate for household furniture dropped from 4.2% in August to
Flooring sees inflation climb up
Flooring retail inflation continued its topsy-turvy behaviour in September. Since March the annual inflation rate for carpets and flooring has
Miah set for sixth store
A Hertfordshire furniture and flooring chain set to open its sixth branch, and its second in Watford. Martins Furniture and
End of days for Welsh independent
Rhyl furniture and electrical retailer Barnetts is due to close this week with the property then auctioned next week. The
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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