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Partnership aims to boost apprenticeships
The Furniture Makers’ Company and the Furniture and Interiors Education, Skills and Training Alliance (FIESTA) are partnering on a new
71 Wilko stores go to Poundland
Poundland parent Pepco is to take on up to 71 Wilko stores. Staff will not transfer to the company under
And then there were ten
The finalists in the Bed Industry Awards finalists in the bed manufacturer, component supplier and NBF Sales Agent/Rep of the
Third set of Wilko closures revealed
Staff at the third tranche of Wilko stores to close have been told their fate. Branches at Allestree; Andover; Bedford;
Roland Butz dies aged 82
Roland Butz, Object Carpet founder has died. He was 82. He passed away on 8 September in Zurich. Butz founded
Wilko deal collapses
A deal to buy the majority of Wilko stores has collapsed. Doug Pitman’s attempt to buy about 300 branches and
Carpet Foundation to resume consumer campaign
The Carpet Foundation is to resume its consumer adverting campaign. Its online campaign will return to four home interest magazine’s
Enjoy the art
Upholstery and bed chain Loaf has begun a six-week advertising campaign, encouraging shoppers to slow down and enjoy The Art
Are you among the best?
The country’s top bed retailers have been revealed, with the finalists of the Bed Industry Awards. Some 15 retailers have
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Shows & Awards
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