Sales slowed in August as the Olympics and outdoor activities diverted shoppers’ attention, reports BRC-KPMG in its latest Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales declined 0.3%, against a 0.1% increase in August 2015. This is ...
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Argos has signed a partnership with ITV for its Heart of House brand to become an official sponsor of the network's daytime current affairs and debate show, Loose Women. The partnership, planned and executed by media agency Mindshare and ...
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John Lewis has announced its Locally Made initiative which will enhance its support of local UK suppliers and manufacturers. The project will see the retailer bring together locally-designed and made products from across the country in a ...
Leekes Department Stores achieved growth in its financial year to 31st March, its owner achieving a £2m improvement in profitability with EBITDA profits exceeding £6m. Leekes Retail achieved 12% LFL growth in turnover up to ...
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Furniture was again the top-performing category and the main contributor to retail growth in February, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. After hitting a record of +16 in January, GfK’s Major Purchase Index ...
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Baytree Interiors, which retails home accessories, lighting and furniture, has hired experienced interior designer Ella De Wastney to join its head office team based near Bedale. With over 25 years' experience in interior design, Ella ...
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Spurred by the summer weather and fixed interest rates, the group is hopeful consumer confidence will 'ride high into August'. Total UK retail sales have seen a 2.2 per cent lift on a like for like basis from July 2014, as improved ...
Surya will showcase during Atlanta Market expanded lighting and bedding categories along with additional customization options, all designed to make it even easier to achieve seamlessly coordinated looks. Carefully curated to integrate ...
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Argos has refreshed its Heart of House and Colourmatch ranges, which also includes new designs from Habitat ahead of the Autumn-Winter season. Over 400 new items have been introduced to Argos' Heart of House homewares and furniture ...
Surya will host several educational and social events as its flagship showroom – Showplace 4100 – during this spring’s High Point Market, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the latest color and design trends, ...
Kishore Biyani led Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited said it has hiked its stake in ethnic products firm Industree Crafts Pvt Ltd from 63.34 per cent to 72.16 per cent. Future Lifestyle Fashions Limited (FLF), the apparel and accessories ...
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Home textile fair, Morocco Hometex 2015 takes place in Casablanca International Fairgrounds between March 10 and 12, 2015. “Thousands of home textile producers, exporters and importers are going to reunite under the same roof to ...
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UK retail sales declined by 0.4%, on a like-for-like basis from December 2013, when they had increased 0.4% on the preceding year, finds the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. On a total basis, sales were up 1%, against a 1.8% rise in ...
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Gallery Direct has announced its plans for an impressive 570 sq m double-decker stand, alongside 110 sq m further exhibition space at the January Furniture Show in Birmingham, to launch their striking new 2015 collections. The ...
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Surya has entered into an exclusive partnership with Shaw Floors to market and sell Surya area rugs through the Shaw Flooring Network (SFN), an aligned dealer program that includes more than 2,000 flooring retailers across the U.S. As a ...
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