Friday, September 11, 2026
Tapi profits more than triple as sales surge after Carpetright expansion
Tapi Carpets & Floors delivered bumper profits in 2025 as sales jumped by more than 40 percent, buoyed by underlying growth and the contribution from former Carpetright stores.
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Analysis: Tapi has gone from Carpetright challenger to flooring market powerhouse
Tapi has challenged and then usurped the leader, benefitting from market tumult. [Premium]
Bed Kingdom owner hires new CEO to spearhead growth plan
Flair Furniture Group has appointed Paul Atherton as group CEO, with founder Ashley Hainsworth moving to chairman as the ecommerce furniture business pursues its £100 million sales ambition.
Debenhams targets near-zero net debt after £90 million distribution centre deal
Debenhams Group expects to have virtually eliminated net debt by the end of its current financial year after agreeing the £90 million disposal of its Sheffield distribution centre operations.
Notebook: Why Tapi's cash pile fell in its most profitable year
Tapi Carpets & Floors had a spectacular 2025, but you would not know it from the direction of its cash balance. [Premium]
Analysis: Property sale crystallises loss but adds to Gardiner Haskins' cash pile
Property loss worsened the bottom line, but boosted cash reserves. [Premium]
Borrowings climb at West Midlands furniture wholesaler
Furniture wholesaler Heartlands saw borrowings and other liabilities climb last year in a period when sales declined by more than a tenth.
NBF reveals finalists for Bed Manufacturer and Supplier of the Year
The National Bed Federation has named seven businesses in the running for its two member awards at this month's Bed Show.
Analysis: Dunelm's range overhaul raises the stakes for suppliers
Dunelm's ambition to become a bigger homewares specialist will not necessarily mean a bigger opportunity for every supplier. [Premium]
Barker & Stonehouse relaunches design service as consumers embrace AI
Barker & Stonehouse is relaunching its interior design service this month as new research commissioned by the furniture retailer reveals widespread use of artificial intelligence for home design inspiration.
Analysis: Headlam administration offers shareholders a glimmer of hope
Administration usually means total wipeout for equity holders, but yesterday's development make that conclusion considerably less certain. [Premium]
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South Yorkshire furniture retailer plans closure as owners retire
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Furniture retail sales continue comeback after weak start to the year
Furniture and lighting retail sales rose for the fifth month in a row on a year-on-year basis in July as the industry continued to claw back sales lost in the first two months of the year.
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Poltronesofà rebuilds vast cash pile following ScS buyout
Poltronesofà rebuilt its cash reserves last year as the Italian upholstery retailer moved beyond the acquisition phase of its expansion into the UK following its buyout of ScS.
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Dreams reaches 225-store landmark after fourth opening of the year
Dreams has opened its fourth new store of the year, taking its nationwide estate to 225 shops.
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Natuzzi plans major UK store refresh as retail model evolves
Natuzzi is preparing a major refresh of its UK store network across both its Natuzzi Italia and Natuzzi Editions brands.
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Analysis: Tapi has gone from Carpetright challenger to flooring market powerhouse
Tapi has challenged and then usurped the leader, benefitting from market tumult. [Premium]
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Notebook: Why Tapi's cash pile fell in its most profitable year
Tapi Carpets & Floors had a spectacular 2025, but you would not know it from the direction of its cash balance. [Premium]
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Tapi profits more than triple as sales surge after Carpetright expansion
Tapi Carpets & Floors delivered bumper profits in 2025 as sales jumped by more than 40 percent, buoyed by underlying growth and the contribution from former Carpetright stores.
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Aquaclean search interest surges after consumer advertising push
Sofa industry supplier Aquaclean says Google search interest in its brand has increased by more than 5,000 percent following its investment in consumer advertising in the UK.
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Home sales fall as cautious shoppers rein in discretionary spending at John Lewis
Home sales at John Lewis fell in the first half as pressure on household budgets made consumers more reluctant to commit to discretionary purchases.
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Mattress shoppers trade down as spending squeeze bites
Consumers are trading down when buying mattresses, with the average amount spent falling sharply and a growing proportion of shoppers opting for products costing less than £400.
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Cirencester closure weighs on Gardiner Haskins as retailer swings to loss
Gardiner Haskins swung to a loss last year as the closure of its Cirencester store weighed on the performance of the furniture and home improvement retailer.
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Analysis: Tapi has gone from Carpetright challenger to flooring market powerhouse
Tapi has challenged and then usurped the leader, benefitting from market tumult. [Premium]
Bed Kingdom owner hires new CEO to spearhead growth plan
Flair Furniture Group has appointed Paul Atherton as group CEO, with founder Ashley Hainsworth moving to chairman as the ecommerce furniture business pursues its £100 million sales ambition.
Debenhams targets near-zero net debt after £90 million distribution centre deal
Debenhams Group expects to have virtually eliminated net debt by the end of its current financial year after agreeing the £90 million disposal of its Sheffield distribution centre operations.
Borrowings climb at West Midlands furniture wholesaler
Furniture wholesaler Heartlands saw borrowings and other liabilities climb last year in a period when sales declined by more than a tenth.
NBF reveals finalists for Bed Manufacturer and Supplier of the Year
The National Bed Federation has named seven businesses in the running for its two member awards at this month's Bed Show.
Analysis: Dunelm's range overhaul raises the stakes for suppliers
Dunelm's ambition to become a bigger homewares specialist will not necessarily mean a bigger opportunity for every supplier. [Premium]
Barker & Stonehouse relaunches design service as consumers embrace AI
Barker & Stonehouse is relaunching its interior design service this month as new research commissioned by the furniture retailer reveals widespread use of artificial intelligence for home design inspiration.
Analysis: Headlam administration offers shareholders a glimmer of hope
Administration usually means total wipeout for equity holders, but yesterday's development make that conclusion considerably less certain. [Premium]