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Aug 19, 2025 News

Bed industry encouraged to back Sleeptember campaign

The Sleep Charity and Bed Advice UK, the consumer-facing arm of the National Bed Federation (NBF), are rallying the bed industry to get behind the…

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Aug 19, 2025 Resources

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Does your business employ an automatic call-handling system? If so, perhaps it’s time you tried it out for yourself, suggests business growth and…

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Aug 19, 2025 Event Preview

The SWFMARF Annual Trade Show nears

From 9-11th September (with an early finish on the Thursday), and promising to be bigger and better in 2025, the SWFMARF Annual Trade Show returns to…

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Aug 18, 2025 Event Preview

INDX Furniture promises inspiration and innovation

Designed for furniture retailers looking to drive sales and grow revenue, INDX Furniture returns to Cranmore Park in Solihull from 27-28th August…

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NEWS


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Aug 19, 2025 News

Bed industry encouraged to back Sleeptember campaign

The Sleep Charity and Bed Advice UK, the consumer-facing arm of the National Bed Federation (NBF), are rallying the bed industry to get behind the…

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Aug 18, 2025 News

Lee Longlands appoints Castelan as protection provider

Furniture retailer Lee Longlands has appointed Castelan to be its furniture protection provider. The new protection offering is now on sale through…

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Aug 18, 2025 News

Jay-Be reports £1m profit turnaround

Bedmaker Jay-Be has reported a profit turnaround of more than £1m after an increase in sales buoyed by exports.

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Aug 14, 2025 News

IKEA opens in Brighton

IKEA today opened its highly anticipated Brighton store, marking "an important milestone in the retailer’s strategy to bring its iconic home…


EVENTS


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Aug 19, 2025 Event Preview

The SWFMARF Annual Trade Show nears

From 9-11th September (with an early finish on the Thursday), and promising to be bigger and better in 2025, the SWFMARF Annual Trade Show returns to…

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Aug 18, 2025 Event Preview

INDX Furniture promises inspiration and innovation

Designed for furniture retailers looking to drive sales and grow revenue, INDX Furniture returns to Cranmore Park in Solihull from 27-28th August…

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Aug 12, 2025 Event Preview

Industry showcase rebranded as New Furniture Makers

The Young Furniture Makers exhibition has been renamed the New Furniture Makers exhibition for 2025, marking an evolution in its mission to embrace a…

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Aug 05, 2025 Event Preview

Forte’s invitation to meet at MOW

After the success of its recent participation in Germany’s Partnertage Ostwestfalen (partner days) fair, Polish cabinet manufacturer Forte is…


PROFILES


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Aug 14, 2025 Profiles

Making retail spaces work

The thought of taking on a refurbishment project can be daunting and even overwhelming for even the most organised and streamlined of businesses –…

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Aug 08, 2025 Profiles

Selling beds and breaking records

Kent-based online mattress and bed retailer MattressNextDay has delivered another year of exceptional growth, with turnover reaching £36.6m for the…

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Jul 29, 2025 Profiles

Hafren Furnishers – 60 years strong

Hafren Furnishers, Wales’ largest independent furniture retailer, celebrates 60 years of trading this month.

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Jul 25, 2025 Profiles

Inside Arighi Bianchi’s strategy to engage a new generation

“Heritage can be a superpower — but only if you evolve,” says Sara Hassan, head of marketing at Arighi Bianchi. “We’re using experiential retail,…


INTERVIEWS


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Aug 06, 2025 Interviews

Defining Swedish design – an interview with Bo Hellberg

Swedish design has long received recognition and, as a style revered amongst homeowners and designers, continues to gain momentum in 2025, writes…

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Jul 22, 2025 Interviews

Art or artifice? AI in design at Juliette's Interiors

Despite the ethical concerns and limitations of traditional furniture manufacture, high-end London retailer Juliette's Interiors – founded by…

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Jul 04, 2025 Interviews

Perfect (pillow) partners

New bedding enterprise 100% Comfort (see January’s issue for our interview with the company’s founders) has been hard at work developing…

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Jun 26, 2025 Interviews

Getting Personal: Hamish Mansbridge, Heal's

Coming from a background in financial services, Hamish entered the world of furniture retail in 2003, when he joined The White Company as FD. From…


TRENDS


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Jul 22, 2025 Trends

Balancing form and function in the era of clutter-free living

The modern home is intentionally designed, where every piece of furniture serves a dual purpose, and furniture is not only used as decoration, but…

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Jun 27, 2025 Trends

How sustainable design and care practices are transforming furniture

The furniture industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how people think about product lifecycles, writes Loctite. No longer content with the…

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May 20, 2025 Trends

Furniture Makers announces 2025's Design Guild Mark holders

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced this year's Design Guild Mark holders.

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Apr 23, 2025 Trends

Sliding patio doors – stylish, functional, and on-trend for 2025

As modern homeowners place increasing importance on open-plan layouts and indoor-outdoor integration, sliding patio doors have become much more than…


PRODUCTS


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Aug 05, 2025 Products

Enhancing customer bedroom comfort with upholstered bed frames

Transforming your customer's bedroom into a cosy retreat requires thoughtful design and key elements that enhance relaxation, writes marketing expert…

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Jul 22, 2025 Products

Meridian's fabrics combine design and durability

Meridian Upholstery says it is committed to introducing innovation fabrics that combine trend-forward design with outstanding durability.

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Jul 17, 2025 Products

Sofology responds to growing consumer demand for smart seating

Sofology says it continues to lead the way in contemporary living with the launch of its brand-new Allure sofa range later this month, following a…

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Jul 15, 2025 Products

Swyft partners with Morris & Co

Swyft has announced an exclusive collaboration with heritage brand Morris & Co, bringing together contemporary shapes and bold design with Morris &…

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