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AO World lifts H1 revenue 5.5% and completes Jessops acquisition
AO World expects first-half revenue to be up 5.5% year on year, with pre-tax profit up by more than 20% to around £21.5m, according to its pre-close trading update published on 24 September 2026.
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Next Delivers 9% Sales Growth as Home-Focused Brands Drive Strong First Half
Next's first-half results reveal 9% sales growth, here's a full breakdown.
John Lewis Losses Widen as it Adds 100+ New Brands
John Lewis Partnership reported a loss before tax and exceptional items of £89m for the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026, up from £34m a year earlier, in its interim results issued 10 September 2026. Partnership sales grew 2% to £6.3bn, but John Lewis-brand sales fell 2% to £2.0bn
What UK Housewares Businesses Need to Know About Fake Reviews and Consumer Protection
New UK rules on fake reviews are now in force. Here's what housewares businesses need to know to stay compliant.
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Rainy Day Trust Launches New Website and a Promise to Be There Sooner
The charity that has supported the home enhancement sector for over 180 years marks a new chapter; preventing hardship and supporting wellbeing throughout working lives, not just when crisis strikes.
Household Goods and Non-store retail remain ahead of wider Retail Market
Household goods and non-store retail continue to outperform the wider market, with strong year-on-year growth despite a softer July.
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1000 Smiles Campaign to Launch Soon!
Rainy Day Trust launches Thousand Smiles September, a sector-wide wellbeing challenge encouraging daily acts of kindness to support mental health and raise vital funds.
Exclusively Show Donation Drive Sees 11 Pallets Given to Charity Partners
Exclusively Show exhibitors donated 11 pallets of goods to Rainy Day Trust and In Kind Direct, supporting UK families in need and upcoming charity campaigns.
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