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Dreams marks World Homeless Day with fundraising… | Furniture News

Oct 8, 2024 | furniturenews.net

Dreams is marking World Homeless Day on 10th October with a product-led promotion to raise vital money to support those who do not have a safe and secure…
Budget a "golden opportunity" for business rates… | Furniture News

Sep 30, 2024 | furniturenews.net

Of this total tax bill, 11% of profits is made up of business rates, the highest of all business sectors. This would meet the Government’s manifesto…
New sofa start-up aims to "put an end to fast… | Furniture News

Mar 27, 2024 | furniturenews.net

New sofa brand Keep has a mission "to bring about change to the furniture industry and put an end to fast furniture", says co-founders James Rubin-Smith…
Upskilling retail sales teams (the right way)

Mar 14, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

Ready to refresh and revamp your furniture sales team? In this article, industry training specialist Adam Hankinson (Furniture Sales Solutions) dives into how to size up their training and development needs so that what you teach is right for them – and for your customers …If you’re a furniture retailer, how should you begin to create a training needs analysis framework that grows your team, and your sales? Always start with WIIFM (what’s in it for me?) when dealing with salespeople.
JLP returns to profit and looks to revitalise Home offer

Mar 14, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

The John Lewis Partnership, which comprises Waitrose and John Lewis, has reported a return to profit, publishing its unaudited results for the 52 weeks ended 27th January 2024. Following a "challenging" set of results in 2022/23, profit before tax and exceptional items was £42m, a £120m improvement on the prior year loss of £78m. Improvement was achieved through a combination of sales growth, gross margin rate improvement and sustainable productivity improvements.
The inside scoop on product placement

Mar 14, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

Merchandising matters, and where your products are placed in your store can have a huge impact on profitability, writes our US correspondent, business growth and development consultant to the retail home furnishings industry, Gordon Hecht … It was so warm during the last week of September in Del Boca Vista that the Christmas candy started to melt at the local Wal-Mart. While the leaves were turning colour in your town, me and my everlovin’ bride were able to take a beach walk and swim.
ADP's "superhero" services

Mar 13, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

ADP Distribution is a family-run company based in the West Midlands, which boasts over 50 years' combined specialist experience in the visual merchandising industry. ADP provides seven main services, including distribution, carpet distribution, installation, merchandising, project management and sampling and fulfilment. ADP’s "super" solution team can adapt to customers' needs, offering solutions and expertise while providing a dedicated and professional service at all times.
Glencraft bolsters team and establishes Canadian retail partner

Mar 13, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

Social enterprise and luxury mattress manufacturer Glencraft has signed its first retail partner contract in North America. The contract, expected to yield Glencraft an annual six-figure turnover, has been secured with Inform Interiors, a high-end furniture retailer based in Canada. Established in 1963, Inform Interiors is a family-run furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer which supplies furnishings from an array of global manufacturers.
Sleepeezee unveils new centennial uniforms

Mar 13, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

Sleepeezee has launched a new uniform for its staff in commemoration of the company’s 100th anniversary. As Sleepeezee marks its centennial milestone, the introduction of new staff uniforms symbolises "the company’s dedication to embracing the future while honouring its rich heritage", says the bedmaker. “We are thrilled to introduce our new staff uniforms as part of our centennial celebrations,” says MD Steve Warren.
Store closures and openings up in 2023, says PwC

Mar 13, 2024 | furniturenews.net | Paul Farley

PwC has launched its latest figures for stores opening and closing across Great Britain, using research undertaken by the Local Data Company. The biannual report tracks over 200,000 outlets in over 3500 locations to gain a picture of the changing landscape of high streets, shopping centres, retail parks, and other out-of-town areas. The latest research finds that the country witnessed an increase in both openings and closures in 2023 compared with the previous year.