Sunday, September 19, 2021
Lee Longlands' city centre car park to become 12-storey aparthotel, if plans approved
Privately-owned furniture retailer Lee Longlands says it will reinvest funds from the redevelopment of the car park behind its Birmingham showroom if plans to build on the site are given the go-ahead.
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Actona rebrands corporate name to reflect global business
Furniture designer and distributor Actona Company is now Actona Group as part of a corporate rebrand designed to better reflect its international operations.
Regional furniture chain to take former Marks & Spencer store
Six-store independent retailer HomePlus Furniture has agreed a 15-year lease on the former Marks & Spencer store in the centre of Ashford, Kent.
Furniture Village partners charity to launch The National Sleep Helpline
National retailer Furniture Village has partnered with The Sleep Charity to launch The National Sleep Helpline, which they described as the U.K.'s first dedicated helpline for people who struggle to sleep.
Mohawk-owned flooring unit discloses deal value for Cambridgeshire wholesaler
Smooth floorcoverings vendor Unilin Distribution acquired Salesmark earlier this summer.
Dining furniture maker plans purpose-built warehouse
Dan-Form, the Danish dining furniture manufacturer known for its bentwood chairs, plans to consolidate distribution with the build of a new warehouse.
Bensons for Beds makes quick Andover return
National retailer Bensons for Beds will return to Andover this weekend with the opening of a new store at the Enham Arch Retail Park on Newbury Road.
Heal's opens new Outlet store in South East England
Designer furniture and homeware retailer Heal's has added a second new showroom inside a month with a new Outlet store in the South East of England.
Highest Danish mattress imports for nine months fails to prevent overall slide
Imports of foam and sprung mattresses declined at the start of the second half despite arrivals from Denmark—home to the factory making Tempur products for the U.K. market—rising to a nine-month high.
JYSK owner eyes acquisitions, promoting CEO and paving path for successor
The CEO and president of JYSK is to be promoted to a newly-created role by the Danish retailer's parent company in a move that frees him up to focus on group acquisitions and development.
ScS launches range with design celebrity Laurence Llewelyn Bowen
Sofa and carpets retailer ScS has partnered interior designer and TV star Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, introducing a new upholstery programme across its stores and online.
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South East beds retailer identifies 13th store location
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Furniture industry sees decline in stores in first half of 2021
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The Debt Report: Filings in the week to September 17, 2021
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The Insolvency Report: Filings in the week to September 17, 2021
Three insolvencies from within the furniture and furnishings industry were announced in the seven days to September 17, 2021.
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Lee Longlands' city centre car park to become 12-storey aparthotel, if plans approved
Privately-owned furniture retailer Lee Longlands says it will reinvest funds from the redevelopment of the car park behind its Birmingham showroom if plans to build on the site are given the go-ahead.
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John Lewis furniture buyers migrate online as fewer shoppers return to stores
Department store retailer John Lewis & Partners found home sales growth on both a one and two year basis in the six months to July 31 but continued to see customers migrate to online channels.
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U.K. furniture makers' input costs a fifth higher in August
The cost of making furniture in the U.K. climbed again last month with producers warning the brewing labour crisis will add further increases that will have to be passed on to retailers.
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Browns of York commits to ecommerce as stance evolves
Privately-owned department and furniture store retailer W.P. Brown says it will launch a debut online platform for the first time saying it is vital to take an omnichannel approach to the new modern retail environment.
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U.K.'s largest owner-managed sofa maker well set for growth return
Disruption from the pandemic ended a seven-year run of sales growth for upholstered furniture manufacturer Whitemeadow last year, but the decline looks likely to be short-lived.
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Actona rebrands corporate name to reflect global business
Furniture designer and distributor Actona Company is now Actona Group as part of a corporate rebrand designed to better reflect its international operations.
Regional furniture chain to take former Marks & Spencer store
Six-store independent retailer HomePlus Furniture has agreed a 15-year lease on the former Marks & Spencer store in the centre of Ashford, Kent.
Furniture Village partners charity to launch The National Sleep Helpline
National retailer Furniture Village has partnered with The Sleep Charity to launch The National Sleep Helpline, which they described as the U.K.'s first dedicated helpline for people who struggle to sleep.
Mohawk-owned flooring unit discloses deal value for Cambridgeshire wholesaler
Smooth floorcoverings vendor Unilin Distribution acquired Salesmark earlier this summer.
Dining furniture maker plans purpose-built warehouse
Dan-Form, the Danish dining furniture manufacturer known for its bentwood chairs, plans to consolidate distribution with the build of a new warehouse.
Bensons for Beds makes quick Andover return
National retailer Bensons for Beds will return to Andover this weekend with the opening of a new store at the Enham Arch Retail Park on Newbury Road.
Heal's opens new Outlet store in South East England
Designer furniture and homeware retailer Heal's has added a second new showroom inside a month with a new Outlet store in the South East of England.
Highest Danish mattress imports for nine months fails to prevent overall slide
Imports of foam and sprung mattresses declined at the start of the second half despite arrivals from Denmark—home to the factory making Tempur products for the U.K. market—rising to a nine-month high.
JYSK owner eyes acquisitions, promoting CEO and paving path for successor
The CEO and president of JYSK is to be promoted to a newly-created role by the Danish retailer's parent company in a move that frees him up to focus on group acquisitions and development.
ScS launches range with design celebrity Laurence Llewelyn Bowen
Sofa and carpets retailer ScS has partnered interior designer and TV star Laurence Llewelyn Bowen, introducing a new upholstery programme across its stores and online.