Lockdown sees surge in interest in antique and vintage furniture There’s money to be made from these on-trend pieces currently gathering dust in your home.
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The past year of lockdown living has sparked a renewed interest in vintage and antique furniture according to Gumtree, which has reported a 37% search increase for antiques and collectables since the start of 2021.
To help Brits uncover affordable antique gems for themselves, Gumtree has teamed up with interior expert, Since 1859 to share the latest trends.
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SIG shares jump as it forecasts a return to profit
A look at the major movers on the London market on Wednesday
SIG PLC (LON:SHI) has come in from the cold sooner than expected.
The insulation specialist said January and February had seen a solid start to the year, with sales volumes then picking up so that March and April traded ahead of expectations.
So it now expects to deliver an underlying profit in the first half, turning round its losses more quickly than expected.
It said: Whilst the evolving COVID-19 backdrop will continue to create uncertainty in the short term, more so in our EU markets than the UK, the strong demand across territories and sectors in the first four months of the year was encouraging and gives the board increased confidence for the full year performance.
SIG shares jump as it forecasts a return to profit
A look at the major movers on the London market on Wednesday
SIG PLC (LON:SHI) has come in from the cold sooner than expected.
The insulation specialist said January and February had seen a solid start to the year, with sales volumes then picking up so that March and April traded ahead of expectations.
So it now expects to deliver an underlying profit in the first half, turning round its losses more quickly than expected.
It said: Whilst the evolving COVID-19 backdrop will continue to create uncertainty in the short term, more so in our EU markets than the UK, the strong demand across territories and sectors in the first four months of the year was encouraging and gives the board increased confidence for the full year performance.