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New 5 Star Showroom Set To Create 20 New Jobs In Telford
A leading home improvement specialist has started its recruitment drive this week to create up to 20 new jobs in Telford.
Feb 17


Aldi Colleagues To Get A Pay Rise
Thousands of Aldi colleagues are set to receive market-leading rates of pay as part of a £36 million investment in pay and benefits by the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket.
Jan 15


Aldi's Best Ever Christmas Sales Of £1.65 Billion
Aldi has recorded its best-ever Christmas, with sales of £1.65 billion (+3% vs. 2024) in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, as millions of shoppers turned to the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket to make their money go further during the festive season.
Jan 14


Retailers Report Bleak Holiday Trading As Sales Outlook Darkens
Retail sales volumes fell at an accelerated rate in the year to December, extending a period of weakness that began in mid-2023.
Jan 6


French Bedroom Reveals Profits In Record Trading Update
British female-founded furniture brand, French Bedroom, has announced a record breaking year of performance, with revenues up 30% year-on-year and profits increasing fivefold.
Nov 21, 2025


Jeweller F.Hinds Reflects On A Successful Run Of New Stores
F.Hinds, the family owned and run jewellers established in 1856, opened their second store in Scotland, at The Centre Livingston in September, along with another store in the South East.
Oct 22, 2025


Card Spending Declines In September, But ‘Treat Purchases’ Gets A Boost
Consumer card spending declined -0.7 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 0.5 per cent growth in August and lower than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 4.1 per cent.
Oct 15, 2025


Co-op Warns 60,000 Small Shops At Risk Without Urgent Business Rates Relief
Britain’s high streets face a critical moment, the Co-op has warned, as new research reveals 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could...
Oct 13, 2025


Furniture Village To Open New Store In Worcester Elgar Retail Park
Award-winning family business Furniture Village is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of a new store located in Worcester’s...
Aug 11, 2025


Lincolnshire Grower Behind M&S' New Speciality Sunflowers
British sunflower season is here and M&S has launched a range of new bouquets, showcasing new sunflower varieties for customers to try....
Aug 7, 2025


Upskilling To Remain Competitive In The Retail Industry
It’s no secret that the retail industry is going through a big shift – one that started prior to the pandemic. Changing consumer buying...
Jun 27, 2025


Lancashire Hotel Opens New Window For Gift Shop
A North Lancashire hotel has partnered with a local arts and crafts gift shop to help showcase its works to guests and visitors to the...
May 9, 2025


Big Shots Celebrates 30th Anniversary This Summer
Big Shots, the furnishing industry’s favourite clay pigeon shoot in aid of industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company, is celebrating...
Apr 16, 2025


Furniture Village To Open In Glasgow
Furniture Village is delighted to announce that it has recently exchanged contracts on its largest store to date, in a prominent location...
Mar 28, 2025


Banks Opticians Invests £200,000 Into New Knowle Story
One of Birmingham’s leading independent opticians has announced it is opening a third store in Knowle. Banks Opticians, which is run by...
Mar 21, 2025


Hill Cross Furniture Celebrates 25 Years Of Sustainable Growth And Global Impact
Hill Cross Furniture, the market-leading, family-owned contract furniture supplier, celebrates its 25th anniversary on Valentine’s Day...
Feb 13, 2025


Shopping Centre Thrives Under New Family Business Ownership
A revamped Peterborough shopping centre has taken another step closer to 100 per cent occupancy following a successful festive period and...
Jan 24, 2025


The Nero Group Strengthens Relationship With Waitrose
The Nero Group, the family owned and operated premium coffee house business behind Caffè Nero, has announced new partnerships with...
Jan 6, 2025


Furniture Village Opens First Ever Scottish Store
The UK’s largest, independently owned, furniture retailer, Furniture Village, opened its first ever Scottish store in Edinburgh’s...
Dec 20, 2024


Thriving New Family Owned Farm Shop
Family-run farm shop thrives with a spectacular first month in Winchester, welcoming more than 7,000 customers Independent business...
Dec 13, 2024

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