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Prestige Beds gets set for Leyland opening
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (208+ words) Retailer Prestige Beds is set to open a new showroom in Leyland, Lancashire this November. The store will be located on Golden Hill Lane, in the former NatWest Bank, and will open following a full renovation "with some walls to…...
Dreams celebrates 225-store milestone with Manchester opening
1+ week, 5+ day ago (283+ words) Dreams has reached the milestone of 225 stores nationwide following the opening of its new Manchester Fort Shopping Park location. The new 4,750 sqft store has created seven new roles for retail professionals in the local area and demonstrates Dreams’ continued investment…...
The industry’s heart and home
3+ week, 3+ day ago (490+ words) There’s more than meets the eye to the industry’s livery company and dedicated charity – newly-appointed master Jessica Alexander explains why The Furniture Makers’ Company is the heart and home of the UK furniture and furnishings industry … I spend a lot…...
Thinking beyond traditional search
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (664+ words) Today’s furniture shoppers are making more considered buying decisions, often turning to AI platforms for answers – so independent retailers ready to become part of that conversation can get ahead of the crowd, explains Jimmy Connoley, the founder of UK-based AI…...
Trust, care and protection – Staingard at 20
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (395+ words) At a time when retailers face relentless pressure from changing consumer expectations, rising competition and increased costs, Staingard – which is celebrating its 20th anniversary – believes aftercare has become far more than an optional extra, and is now a key component of…...
Meta Sofa invites trade to attend grand showroom opening
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) With the soft launch scheduled for 6th July and an official grand opening set for the end of the month, upholstery giants Man Wah Holdings and Cheers are ready to open this debut UK flagship showroom – delivered in partnership WS Specialist…...
Community-building underused in independent retail, report finds
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (318+ words) The report, produced by Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire, surveyed 650 independent retailers and more than 2,000 UK consumers to better understand what is driving growth on Britain’s high streets. The report also highlights that some of the strongest-performing independent businesses are…...
Mike Clare honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (370+ words) The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has presented Dreams founder Mike Clare with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the British bed and furniture industry....
Wet weather keeping shoppers at home, say BRC-Sensormatic
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (89+ words) Furniture News According to BRC-Sensormatic data, total UK retail footfall decreased by 4.7% YoY in February, down from -0.6% in January. High street footfall decreased by 5.4%, down from -1.9% in January. Retail park footfall decreased by 3.1%, down from 1.1% in January, and shopping centre…...