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Like-for-like in-store sales fell by -0.8% in June, according to the High Street Sales Tracker published by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. BDO said: ‘The poor performance comes from a weak benchmark of -1.7% for the same period last year and is a further blow to a struggling high …

Two forums have been launched by supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA to help homeware, garden and DIY manufacturers address industry challenges. SCALA said: ‘The key to thriving in the rapidly changing market is collaboration. As such, we have launched two new forums as part of our Supply Chain Best …

Asda has launched a new unicorn range under its George at Asda label, following a rise in demand from older audiences. The supermarket chain’s website saw 79,000 searches for ‘unicorn’ last December and a further 12,700 searches for the mythical creature in the first week of January. Asda said its …

Homeware plays a key role at John Lewis’ 50th branch, which opened at White City Westfield shopping centre in London on March 20. The retailer said the 230,000sq ft shop, which is the anchor tenant of a £600m extension of the centre, features ‘the most exciting Home floor for John …

Debenhams has announced a partnership with French furniture and home décor brand Maisons du Monde. The department store chain will open three Maisons du Monde shop-in-shops at its Westfield, Birmingham and Manchester branches this Spring. Maisons du Monde is already present here through an ecommerce platform, but this move will …

Llamas look like being the next big thing in homeware, according to Asda’s George Home designer Lucy Yates. Following on from the unicorn, flamingo and mermaid trends of last year, the supermarket chain has developed a range of llama-themed homeware, including mugs, bedding, pyjamas, throws, cushions, runners, strollers and bags. …

Modern British men splash out more on styling their homes than women, according to a new poll. New research has found that the average male forks out £1,304 a year on soft furnishings, scented candles and homeware, while women spend slightly less at £1,141. The survey of 1,500 adults, carried …