According to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, UK retail sales were flat last month, at 0.0% on a like-for-like basis from October 2013, when they had increased 0.8% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 1.4%, against a ...
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Following its acquisition by Lars Larsen Group, the bed store chain SengeSpecialisten, which has 11 stores in Denmark, is to become a national chain, with plans for subsequent expansion in other countries. The group, which owns the chains ...
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Award-winning Harrison Spinks, one of the UK's most established and innovative bed makers, has launched Spink & Edgar Upholstery, which will use Harrison Spinks' leading spring technology in its new sofa range. Spink & Edgar Upholstery ...
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Japanese flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki will hold a private exhibition from November 12-14, 2014 at Liberty House in London. Shima Seiki will showcase the latest version of its SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system as well as ...
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Total search volumes for home and garden grew by 15% in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the same quarter a year earlier, reports the BRC. Search volumes on smartphones outpaced search volumes on tablets, with growth of 41% compared ...
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This week produced a mixed picture for trade for John Lewis, with the overall outcome a sales increase on last year of 6.3%. Although the continuing unseasonable warm weather had an impact, online sales were strong at 25.9% up on last year, ...
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Britain's top sleep experts agree that enjoying an extra hour in bed on National Sleep Day (Sunday 26th October) will have a beneficial impact. With the clocks set to go back an hour this weekend, The Sleep Council asked leading experts ...
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Royal warrant holder, Hypnos Beds, found success at the National Bed Federation annual awards ceremony, by taking home two prestigious awards. After months of consideration by the expert judging panel, Hypnos was named as Bed Manufacturer ...
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Bed supplier Serene Furnishings has announced plans to launch a new business arm, Serene Living, in early 2015, initially presenting an eclectic collection of chairs and tables in a variety of design styles and materials that will be ...
Online bedding store The Bedding Company, in association c, has launched a Halloween-themed offer – two for one entry to Alton Towers with the purchase of any Silentnight pillow, duvet, mattress topper or protector. Tickets earned ...
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With less than two weeks to go here’s a sneaky peek on what some of the exhibitors will be showcasing at the show! New to the show, Adjustamatic Beds, part of the NHC Group, are launching a brand new mattress range that applies the ...
For over 50 years Natuzzi Italia has been dedicated to exceptional design and craftsmanship, producing beautiful furniture without compromising on comfort. The extensive product range exudes style and quality and now includes chic beds and ...
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DALLAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $485,000 to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) for testing water quality along the state’s Gulf Coast. The sampling results will ...
DALLAS –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $485,000 to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) for testing water quality along the state’s Gulf Coast. The sampling results will ...
This September The Sleep Council will revisit its successful Sleeptember campaign to highlight the healthy benefits of a good night’s sleep. The Sleep Council is urging retailers and manufacturers to get behind the campaign, and is ...
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