Made.com
This coverage examines Made.com’s role and trajectory within the UK retail market. Reporting covers store operations, online strategy, product launches, marketing campaigns, financial performance, and leadership changes — all analysed for their implications on growth, brand positioning, and customer engagement. Content is tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals in the home and furniture retail sector.
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Oct- 2022 -17 OctoberOnline & Digital
Made.com seeks firm takeover offers by end of the month
Made.com has confirmed it has received a “number” of takeover proposals as it looks to secure a rescue deal by the end of the month. Following a number of non-binding indicative proposals, the group has now invited a “select” number of parties to “progress towards firm offers” by 31 October.…
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4 OctoberOnline & Digital
Made.com begins talks with prospective buyers
Made.com has announced that it has entered into non-disclosure agreements and begun discussions with a number of interested parties for the sale of the group. The interested parties will be provided with additional information on the group and will be invited to put forward non-binding indicative proposals in mid-October. The…
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberOnline & Digital
Made.com H1 losses widen amid lower demand
Made.com has revealed its loss before tax has dropped by 25.2% to £35.3m for the six months to 30 June 2022 (H1 FY22), down from a loss of £10.1m in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA also declined by 32.6% year-on-year from £1.1m to a loss of £31.5m amid…
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26 SeptemberAnalysis
Made.com for sale: what went wrong?
Made.com has officially put itself up for sale amid fears the business will be unable to raise fresh equity due to plummeting consumer confidence in the UK and supply chain disruptions. The online furniture retailer revealed plans to implement additional cost reductions, such a strategic headcount review, which is set…
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23 SeptemberOnline & Digital
Made.com to shed workforce amid plans for company sale
Made.com could reportedly cut over a third of its headcount alongside plans to explore a potential sale of the group, as part of a board decision to conduct a formal review of the business amid “continued uncertainty” and challenging trade. In order to reduce costs amid the current trading environment,…
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Aug- 2022 -23 AugustOnline & Digital
Made.com director steps down as group mulls equity raise
Made.com has announced that one of its senior directors, Gwyn Burr, has stepped down from the board with immediate effect, amid reports the group is looking to shore up its cash reserves through a fresh equity raise. Burr cited her reason for leaving as “a need for her to give…
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18 AugustEconomy
Made.com calls in advisers to shore up balance sheet
Made.com Group, the online furniture retailer, has reportedly called in advisers to help shore up its balance sheet as it plans for a share sale to raise approximately £50m, according to Sky News. The London-listed company has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to evaluate cost-cutting strategies and restructuring options. Made.com is said…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyDIY
Made.com issues FY profit warning amid ‘volatile’ trading
Made.com has issued a profit warning for FY22 as recent trading has been “volatile” amid worsening consumer confidence, which has in turn impacted demand for big-ticket purchases. According to the retailer, the dip in consumer confidence has made new customer acquisition at financially attractive rates “challenging”, while gross sales for…
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4 JulyOnline & Digital
World’s first community-owned e-commerce platform launches
WeShop, a new service that claims to be the world’s first community-owned e-commerce platform, has launched as the “first shoppable social network” that allows customers to purchase everyday items whilst owning a stake in the platform. The UK tech firm has pledged to give away shares in the company every…
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May- 2022 -16 MayNews
Made.com appoints new CFO as it issues profit warning
Made.com has issued a profit warning as gross sales and revenues are expected to drop -15% and -7% respectively, differing from the initial 0% and 7% expected growth in sales and revenue this year. The company has also appointed Patrick Lewis as its new chief financial officer, with effect from…
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