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The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
B&M slashes price of its viral rattan sofa in huge garden sale – making it cheaper than Aldi's sell-out version
B&M has slashed the price of its viral rattan sofa - making it cheaper than Aldi's sell-out version. With the school summer holidays now well underway, many Brits will be making plans to have friends and family over for garden parties and BBQs. 2 2 And if you're keen to give your garden a spruce up before inviting anyone over, B&M has the perfect penny-pincher friendly buy. The Bali Reversible Rattan Effect Corner Sofa Set has been slashed from £250 to £175, a saving of a whopping £75. The two-piece set includes a stylish corner sofa, cushions and a table, making it perfect for hosting outdoor dinner parties. The chic grey colour will easily match any garden design, instantly elevating your outdoor space. The table has measurements of W45 x H33 x D45cm and the sofa's dimensions are W187 x H67 x D64/123cm. It is made from steel, polyethylene, polyester and tempered glass and is also available in two other designs, Valencia and Sorrento. B&M said: "Perfect for relaxing outdoors in comfort and style. "This two piece set, including corner sofa, cushions and table, is ideal for entertaining." Cheaper than Aldi The bargain sofa is now cheaper than Aldi's viral Rattan Effect Corner Sofa, which is priced at £199. Aldi's budget buy was hailed as one of the cheapest on the market, but now B&M's product has overtaken it. All upcoming 'Aldi Finds' in the middle aisle next week – including portable chargers, power toothbrushes & dryer balls It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative. Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price. Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal. A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too. How to upcycle garden furniture in 3 steps There's really no need to spend a fortune on new garden furniture. Rebecca Miller, Fabulous' Associate Editor and gardening enthusiast has shared her tips to transforming grotty second-hand furniture into pieces that look brand new. "Recycling centres, dump shops, charity shops and Facebook Marketplace are brilliant places to pick up second hand items for cheap. And all you need to do is have a spare afternoon to spruce them up - and it's something you can get your kids involved in! Clean Everything looks better after a good scrub. If in doubt, opt for a simple washing-up liquid and warm water solution, and get to work removing all the grime and dirt. If the piece of furniture can withstand some pressure, why not pressure wash it? Leave it to dry, then you can see what you're dealing with. Fix-up If the item of furniture is a little wonky, or you're unsure how sturdy it is, take a moment to check all the fixtures and either replace them or tighten them up. Colour The quickest way to transform a piece of furniture is with a lick of paint. When choosing a new colour, base it on shades that will fit with your existing garden design and plants - but most importantly, pick a colour that will bring a smile to your face." More budget B&M garden furniture B&M has also slashed the price of its New York Corner Set by £75, a saving of 21%. The sofa set, which was originally priced at £350, has now been reduced to £275. The chic set comes with a small table, perfect for placing drinks and picky bits on, and a corner sofa and cushions. The black and grey sofa comes in a either a two seater (135 x 71 x H64cm) or three seater (206 x 71 x 64cm) size, making it perfect for hosting small family gatherings. "Great for having parties or hosting dinner."
Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Times
Fun in the sun heats demand for Dunelm's garden furniture
A strong summer sale and healthy demand for garden furniture helped Dunelm to weather the subdued retail market with a 4 per cent increase in fourth-quarter sales. The homewares retailer, which sells items ranging from armchairs to kitchenware, reported total sales of £415 million for the 13-week period to June 28, up from £399 million last time. It attributed the good results to solid demand during its summer sale, which included both full-priced and discounted products. The warm weather also helped Dunelm, boosting sales of outdoor furniture and decorative outdoor accessories, while its furniture category continued to 'perform particularly strongly'. The company, which named the Sainsbury's executive Clodagh Moriarty as its new chief executive last week, is expected to report pre-tax profit in line with forecasts, which analysts have put at £210 million. However, Dunelm cautioned that there were still no clear signs of a sustained recovery in consumer confidence. Nick Wilkinson, who will step down as chief executive of Dunelm in October, said: 'Amid muted consumer confidence, we are not standing still waiting for a recovery. We are instead focused on delivering relevance to our customers.' He added that the company remained confident as it progressed with ambitions to gain further market share. The retailer opened four stores during the fourth quarter, including its first inner-London store at Westfield in White City, another small superstore in Trowbridge, and large superstores in Manchester and Southend. Full-year sales also rose 3.8 per cent year-on-year to £1.8 billion. The Leicestershire-based retailer credited the uplift to the introduction of AI-powered search and recommendations on its website 'driving increasingly personalised experiences'. Dunelm acquired the Dublin-based Home Focus at Hickeys and its 13 stores in November last year, marking its entry into the Irish market. It also took over the luxury home decor company Designers Guild in April, which supplies fabrics under exclusive licence from the royal family. Shares in the FTSE 250 retailer are up 14 per cent this year and rose another 46p, or 4 per cent, to close at £11.87 on the positive update. Meanwhile, another furniture retailer also showed resilience against a gloomy economic backdrop. DFS Furniture recorded a 5.8 per cent increase in gross sales for the year to June 29. Its order intake rose 10 per cent year-on-year, 'demonstrating significant outperformance of the market that remains subdued'. Tim Stacey, chief executive of DFS, said: 'Looking forward, we are confident that the group is well positioned to drive attractive returns for shareholders as the market recovers and we remain focused on delivering our medium-term ambition of £1.4 billion revenue and 8 per cent PBT margins.'
