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Consumer demand cools as summer ends, says BRC-KPMG
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (148+ words) Furniture News According to the latest retail sales data from BRC-KPMG, UK total retail sales increased by 0.7% YoY in August, against growth of 3.1% in August 2025. Non-food sales decreased by -0.8% – by -1.2% in-store, and by -0.2% online. The online penetration rate increased to…...
Headlam to appoint administrators as shares suspended
1+ week, 4+ day ago (306+ words) Furniture News UK floorcoverings distributor Headlam has announced that, following the strategic review announced in July and subsequent updates, its board has resolved to file a notice of intention to appoint Will Wright, Chris Pole and Ryan Grant, all of…...
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…...
DFS launches marketing campaign with The Voice UK
3+ week, 1+ day ago (127+ words) James Brewer, marketing director at DFS says: “It’s great to be partnering with ITV once again to put DFS at the heart of Saturday night television, through one of the nation’s favourite shows. DFS Furniture has issued a trading update…...
July's heat cooled consumer demand, say BRC-KPMG
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (179+ words) Consumer demand cooled as temperatures soared in July, report BRC-KPMG in their latest Retail Sales Monitor, as UK total retail sales increased by 1.3% YoY, against a growth of 2.5% in July 2025. Non-Food sales decreased by -0.7% YoY in July, against a growth…...
Dusk launches dedicated trade division
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (475+ words) Dusk, the £195m online homeware and furniture retailer, has unveiled its expansion into the UK’s professional interiors market with the launch of Dusk Trade, establishing B2B as a growth channel alongside its D2C business. The launch represents the first phase of Dusk's long-term…...
Sainsbury’s agrees Argos sale
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (809+ words) Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos to Swift Partners, a new company established for this acquisition by Richard Pennycook, Trevor Strain and Matt Truman alongside True Capital (owner of The Cotswold Company), "combining extensive experience of retail ownership and leadership…...
Retailers keep prices low despite mounting cost pressures
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) Shop price inflation decreased to 0.9% YoY in July, against growth of 1.2% in June, report BRC-NIQ in their latest Shop Price Monitor. Cutting unnecessary taxes and levies on energy bills would help retailers keep prices low, invest locally and support jobs…...
July sees largest consumer confidence jump since 2023
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index was up six points to -17 in July, as a 'Burnham bounce', sunshine and football success lifted the mood of UK shoppers. All five measures rose compared to last month’s announcement – including the Major Purchase Index,…...
The outlook for British furniture manufacture
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (536+ words) The best of British is back in the spotlight! In July's issue, Furniture News asked some of the industry’s leading voices what the sector’s future might look like … Rowena Allen: In a challenging market, buying British offers reassurance, combining trusted…...