H&M opens homewares concept store in London
April 29, 2019 8:57 amH&M has opened a new concept store for homewares on London’s Regent Street. Called H&M Home, the 700 square metre store is set across two floors... View Article
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Carpetright performance in line with expectations
April 25, 2019 1:50 pmCarpetright has said its trading was in line with expectations in the 12 weeks to 20 April and reported that its UK like-for-likes sales improved “significantly”... View Article
Made.com launches tech innovation lab
April 18, 2019 8:49 amFurniture retailer Made.com has launched a new innovation lab called Made Labs that will work with emerging technologies and innovative startups. Based at Made’s headquarters in... View Article
Dunelm posts strong third quarter growth
April 10, 2019 11:16 amFurniture retailer Dunelm increased its like-for-like sales by 12.5% in its third quarter after it attracted more customers to its brand. Like-for-like sales in-store rose by... View Article
JYSK launches first store in Cyprus
April 8, 2019 8:50 amFurniture retailer JYSK has opened its first store in Cyprus at the Nicosia Mall. With a sales area of 1,100 square metres, the shop will be... View Article
Travis Perkins appoints managing director for BSS
April 5, 2019 10:28 amWickes owner Travis Perkins has appointed Angela Rushforth as the new managing director for BSS, its pipeline and heating solutions distribution business. Rushforth joined the Travis... View Article
Topps Tiles reports improved second quarter trading
April 3, 2019 8:16 amTopps Tiles saw its like-for-like sales edge up 0.2% in the first half of its financial year following improved trading in its second quarter. In the... View Article
JYSK opens first store in Ireland
April 3, 2019 8:16 amFurniture retailer JYSK has chosen the city of Naas for the opening of its first store in Ireland in its 40th anniversary year. With the store... View Article
Travis Perkins CEO to step down
April 1, 2019 8:23 amWickes owner Travis Perkins has announced that John Carter will step down from the group’s board on 5 August and be succeeded as chief executive by... View Article
Woven hails 2018 success
March 27, 2019 8:24 amOnline rug retailer Woven doubled its turnover in 2018 and saw a substantial increase in profits. In addition, the company has reported that total sales in... View Article
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Hallam Conference Centre, London W1W 6JJ
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Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1G 9DT
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