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Union urges action over Wilko ‘difficulties’
The GMB union has called on the UK government to intervene in the Wilko sale process, claiming potential buyers are

Deadline set for Wilko offers
Bidders for homewares chain Wilko have been given a deadline of today for final offers, with it likely to be

Capital moves for Bensons
Bensons for Beds is reshaping its presence in Edinburgh. The chain is to relocate its Straiton Retail Park store tomorrow

Flagship revamp for Dreams
Dreams has completed the revamp of its flagship Welsh store. The chain has invested £300,000 expanding the Cardiff store and

Breasley to rebrand offer
Mattress producer Breasley is to rebrand its offer. The company is to switch to the Uno brand for its 2023/2024

Fake websites continue to scam Wilko shoppers
Fake websites are still claiming to be offering heavily discounted products from Wilko, despite the administrator saying it would shut

Shire confirms Hibbert role
Shire Beds has confirmed that Stuart Hibbert has joined the company has coo. He had been working as a consultant.

Flooring sees double-digit sales growth
The value of retail flooring sales enjoyed a double-digit increase in July. Sales in England, Scotland and Wales were £228,342,000

Furniture and lighting sales drop fractionally
The value of furniture and lighting retail sales dropped by just 0.55% in July. Sales in England, Scotland and Wales
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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


