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Changing the resale scene
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (512+ words) Marc Downer, Co-Founder of Sofalistic and Repurch, explains more about the launch of Repurch and why it’s a game changer for retailers. At the start of last month, a new UK platform announced its launch into the industry in an…...
Soft furnishings wholesaler enters administration
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (212+ words) Michelle Elliot and Callum Carmichael of specialist business advisory firm FRP were appointed as Joint Administrators of Lanfine Limited, which also traded under the name The Honesty Works for its direct-to-consumer online sales through Etsy and Shopify, on Friday 10 July…...
Sales grow at family furniture business
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (163+ words) Family-run furniture store Andersons of Inverurie has reported a growth in sales. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 31 October 2025, total sales rose 4.6% to £11.3m from £10.8m in 2024. Pre-tax profit resulted at £441,000, down from £693,000 recorded the previous year. Stated…...
Arighi Bianchi crowns two competition winners
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (210+ words) Two shoppers from Congleton and Buxton are celebrating after winning the top prizes in separate competitions run by Macclesfield furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi. Graham Podmore, from Congleton, has won the holiday of a lifetime to Rio de Janeiro as the…...
Consumer confidence improves, says BRC
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (166+ words) Consumer confidence improved for the third month in a row, thanks in large part to a bump in sentiment among baby boomers, says the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) data. According to BRC-Opinium data, consumer expectations over the next three…...
UK inflation eases in June; furnishing prices down
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (343+ words) Furniture prices fell during June, as carpets rose, while overall inflation eased. According to the latest Office for National for National Statistics (ONS) data, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to June 2026, down from 2.8% the previous…...
Bensons for Beds launches workplace finance platform
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (297+ words) National bed retailer Bensons for Beds has launched Workplace Finance provider Stream, following feedback through Great Place To Work and its Sleep Council that teams wanted more practical support around financial wellbeing. Stream gives colleagues access to a range of…...
Magnet Group secures approval for CVA proposals
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (133+ words) Magnet Group has announced that its creditors, including landlords, have approved the Company Voluntary Arrangement proposed on 30 June 2026, marking an important milestone in the business’s transformation. The proposal was overwhelmingly supported by over 90% of voting creditors by value, demonstrating strong…...
Suffolk independent to close following final sale
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (74+ words) Big Furniture Group Suffolk independent to close following final sale Independent furniture retailer Charringtons Furnishings has confirmed plans to close. Situated on Station Road East in Stowmarket, Suffolk, the retailer has launched a closing down sale, bringing an end to…...
Big Interview with Steve Moffatt
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (782+ words) Steve Moffatt, Sales Manager UK & Ireland at Spinks, talks about his role, why discounting needs better control and how constant innovation helps you stand out from the crowd. Let’s start with you. Can you share a bit about yourself and…...