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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.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 214 min read


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.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 222 min read


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.

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 154 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Oct 134 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 111 min read


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....

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 72 min read


Entrepreneurial Spirit & The Detail Behind The Retail At CCS McLays
In retail, one size never fits all. Different brands need different solutions when it comes to packaging, bespoke signage, specific...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 76 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 274 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 92 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Apr 162 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 282 min read


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...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 212 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Feb 133 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 243 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 62 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 20, 20242 min read


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...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Furniture Village Wins Twice At Best Companies Awards 2024
Britain’s largest independent furniture retailer, Furniture Village , is delighted to announce two award wins at The Best Companies...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20242 min read


French Bedroom Makes Record Sales
British female-founded furniture brand, French Bedroom, has announced a record-breaking few months of trading, beating previous revenue...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Hopes Pinned On The Festive Period As Footfall Tumbles In November
The later timing of Black Friday in 2024 meant that it does not fall into this month’s figures, but is included in last year’s...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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