Home and DIY Retail News
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Loaf chooses Leeds for tenth UK showroom
Premium furniture and homeware brand Loaf will be opening its tenth UK showroom in the Redbrick area of Leeds next month. Housed in an original mill... View Article

Dunelm posts record sales as it focuses on offering value to customers
Homewares retailer Dunelm grew its sales by 5.5% to a record £1.64 billion in the year to 1 July as it focused on offering value to... View Article

Kingfisher lowers full year profit guidance
B&Q owner Kingfisher has lowered its full year profit guidance after its sales continue to be impacted by a difficult trading environment. In a half-year sales... View Article

Marks & Spencer collaborates with Swoon
Marks & Spencer has embarked on a new collaboration with the Swoon furniture brand. Due to launch on 21 September, the range spans two collections. The... View Article

French Bedroom appoints managing director
Online furniture brand French Bedroom has promoted Holly Yates to the role of managing director. Yates joined the business in June 2020 as head of brand... View Article

The Range acquires Wilko brand in £5m deal
In a significant development, The Range, led by entrepreneur Chris Dawson, has successfully acquired the Wilko brand in a deal worth approximately £5 million. This acquisition... View Article

Søstrene Grene to open new store in Liverpool
Danish homewares retailer Søstrene Grene is to open its first store in Liverpool as part of its continuing UK expansion. Situated on Bold Street, the shop... View Article

Loaf launches new advertising campaign ‘The Art of Loafing’
Premium sofa and furniture brand Loaf is taking its brand advertising in a new direction with the launch of a new campaign. Developed by independent creative... View Article

DFS secures new £250 million credit facilities
DFS, the retailer of living room and upholstered furniture, has signed new credit facilities worth £250 million. These include a £200 million revolving credit facility (RCF)... View Article

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