More than 400 customers who suffered burns and injuries from sofas from collapsed firm finally win compensation
March 2010
Land of Leather 'toxic sofa' claims rejected
Customers who bought 'toxic' sofas which caused skin allergies, rashes and burns will not receive compensation, a high court judge has ruled
January 2010
UK recession: winners and losers
As Britain finally exits recession, we assess which sectors and companies have thrived, and look back at those that did not make it
September 2009
Recession hits shop workers the worst, says TUC
Rise in loss of jobs partly down to the number of big-name retailers going bust in the past year
March 2009
Land of Leather sofa burn sufferers could miss out on compensation
Insurers reject hundreds of claims over chemical that irritates skin
February 2009
Healthy firms may be forced under as banks keep doors shut
European companies with loans due to be refinanced must raise new equity or face insolvency
January 2009
High street shoe shops and furniture chains reach crisis point
Land of Leather goes into administration
December 2008
Raiders see Land of Leather value
Furniture retailer approached by Hilco, the firm that pulled out of talks to buy Woolworths' retail chain
June 2008
Furniture retailers seek funds amid sales slump
SCS and Land of Leather move to reassure investors about their futures as consumer downturn takes its toll
January 2008
Sofa so bad for Land of Leather
Land of Leather has seen no respite from its post-Christmas sales slump, with trading throughout January proving just as disappointing
Sofa sales slump
Shares in Land of Leather nearly halved yesterday as the sofa retailer issued a shock profits warning
Land of Leather shares crash after poor New Year sales
Shares in Land of Leather more than halved in value today after the sofa retailer issued a shock profits warning after suffering a sharp drop in customers during the crucial January sales
