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Shoppers up mattress spending while over 55s shun green option
Consumers are spending significantly more on a mattress than a year ago while over-55s are the most unwilling to pay

Headlam targets further efficiency gains
Headlam has seen the rate of dropping sales continue to decline in recent trading. The group saw UK sales –

Decorex looks to louche and decadent Autumn for October event
Decorex’s visitor areas promise influences of a rich autumnal garden and the circus for the October exhibition. This year’s central

Zofa secures Vale deal
Online upholstery retailer Zofa is to bring manufacturing in-house after securing a deal for Vale Bridgecraft. Zofa’s parent company Hampton

Oka returns to base
Oka has returned to the location of its first head office, 16 years after it first arrived. The move comes

Kidderminster Golf raises £20,000 for charities
This year’s Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers Golf Tournament saw a leap in fundraising and raised £20,000 for charities. The event –

Lower footfall and online rivals bring closure question to independent retailers
More than half of independent retailers have considered closing down, with reduced customer spending and footfall and online competition considered

Recofloor to make TFS debut
Vinyl recycling service Recofloor will make its The Flooring Show debut in September. ‘We’re deeply excited to be joining The

Help ‘needed more than ever’ as independent partners with sleep expert
A leading bed retailer has partnered with sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, as its consumer survey found people across the
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Triple score
September will see three shows held concurrently From 2–5 September 2026, the SECC, Ho Chi Minh City will host VIFA

One month on – relive the best of SOLEX 26
It is already a month since SOLEX 26 opened its doors: it feels like only yesterday that the NEC welcomed


