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Next Delivers 9% Sales Growth as Home-Focused Brands Drive Strong First Half

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.
New EU guarantee requirements come into force on 27th September 2026

New EU guarantee requirements come into force on 27th September 2026

New EU guarantee requirements come into force this September, with UK businesses urged to review durability guarantees and consumer-facing information.

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Home Office to Brief BHETA Members on Major New Knife Retailing Requirements

Home Office to Brief BHETA Members on Major New Knife Retailing Requirements

BHETA is bringing the Home Office and suppliers together for a briefing, this is everything you need to know.

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Wickes Annual Report Shows Significantly Improved Q3 Trading

Wickes Annual Report Shows Significantly Improved Q3 Trading

Latest report on Wickes' half year results shows significant improvement in Q3 trade.
EU Marketplace Forum brings BHETA members together for a day of insight, connection and opportunity

EU Marketplace Forum brings BHETA members together for a day of insight, connection and opportunity

EU Marketplace brought BHETA members face-to-face with leading marketplaces, offering practical insights, peer learning and valuable networking opportunities.

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John Lewis Losses Widen as it Adds 100+ New Brands

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
Promotions rise, stock falls: what Dunelm's FY26 results tell home and housewares suppliers

Promotions rise, stock falls: what Dunelm's FY26 results tell home and housewares suppliers

Read the latest Dunelm 2026 annual report break down to see the details behind the solid year headline that suppliers can't afford to miss.
What UK Housewares Businesses Need to Know About Fake Reviews and Consumer Protection

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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