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Profit boost ‘won’t mean bonus’
A major increase in profits at John Lewis and Waitrose will not see a return of the partnership’s annual bonus,
Bensons highlights growth as Pierce succeeds Chappell
Bed chain Bensons has highlighted increased profitability and ‘encouraging sales growth’ in recent months. ‘Our continued focus on the controllables
Sport tie-up for Buckfast
Devon flooring independent Buckfast Carpets has secured a sponsorship partnership with Premier Rugby team Exeter Chiefs. The retailer will sponsor
Duckwork becomes Cox and Cox md
Jan Duckworth, former Sofology brand director has become md at upholstery chain Cox and Cox. Duckworth left the DFS owned
County Durham based flooring retailer opens new store in Bishop Auckland
Launched in 2012, only online, Flooring Superstore now has 40 stores nationwide. The Bishop Auckland store is their fourth superstore
Sell out Material Choices event provides a forum for eco learning
The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, hosted the next in
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May Day for Ikea
Ike is to open its Oxford Stree, London store on 1 May. The delayed opening will see Ikea use three
Furniture Outlet heads for fifth branch
Essex and east London furniture chain Furniture Outlet is to open its first branch south of the Thames. The company
Dreams looks for Somebody to love
Dreams has begun a major advertising campaign highlighting Finding You a Bed That Loves You Back, designed to show the
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Stock up on Spring Sellers with Louis De Poortere
Louis De Poortere’s popular Ecorugs Mad Men collection is ready for spring. The outdoor living market is on the rise
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David Cormack – Best of British
David Cormack, Cormar Carpet Company marketing director talks of UK manufacturing, supporting jobs and removing stress What do you see
Mike Aramayo – Best of British: Shoutout
Mike Aramayo, Buoyant Upholstery md on making more noise and a forgotten trade What do you see as the main
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TFS meets booking milestone
The Flooring Show has secured a major booking landmark, eight months ahead of the show’s return. Some 80% of the
JFS: La-Z-Boy looks to widen appeal with new look
La-Z-Boy used the show to debut a collection of more upmarket and contemporary motion upholstery designs as it looked to
JFS: Working nine and five for Wiemann
Bedroom furniture manufacturer Wiemann unveiled nine debut ranges at the show along with new features on five of its collections.
JFS: Abacus hits the numbers
Website and retailing software Abacus give visitors to the show previews of some of its forthcoming upgrades. The company, which
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Heimtextil makes smooths push as it eyes role as the flooring exhibition
Fresh from the success of growing its textile-flooring offer, Heimtextil is to target smooth flooring as it looks to become
Trendhub to reveal homeware and outdoor forecasts at Spring Fair
Key homeware and outdoor tends for 2026 will form two key talks at Spring Fair. The show has teamed up
JFS: exhibitors set re-signing record ahead of 2026 revamp
January Furniture Show has seen record levels of rebooking for the 2026 event, according to organisers, after an increase in