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Apr 25, 2025 News

In-store homewares sales see double-digit growth

Total LFL retail sales rose by +7.80% in the week ended 20th April 2025, which culminated in the Easter weekend, from a positive base of +0.55% for…

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Apr 25, 2025 Event Preview

Women in Furniture Network reveals MFS speaker panel

Clarion Events has revealed the speaker line-up for the next Women in Furniture Network (WIFN) event, taking place on 7th July at Manchester Central…

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Apr 25, 2025 Event Preview

Harrison Spinks launching luxury pillows at INDX Beds

Harrison Spinks has announced that it will launch a brand-new luxury pillow collection at the INDX Beds show, taking place in Solihull next week.

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Apr 25, 2025 News

Eden Project wins award for sustainable Hypnos mattress collaboration

The Eden Project Collection of mattresses by Hypnos Beds was celebrated for its sustainability efforts at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2025…

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NEWS


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Apr 25, 2025 News

In-store homewares sales see double-digit growth

Total LFL retail sales rose by +7.80% in the week ended 20th April 2025, which culminated in the Easter weekend, from a positive base of +0.55% for…

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Apr 25, 2025 News

Eden Project wins award for sustainable Hypnos mattress collaboration

The Eden Project Collection of mattresses by Hypnos Beds was celebrated for its sustainability efforts at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2025…

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Apr 25, 2025 News

Consumer confidence takes a knock in April

After April’s cost increases, and with Trump’s tariffs threatening, the UK could be on the verge of a new round of high inflation, suggests GfK,…

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Apr 24, 2025 News

Atkinson takes the helm at HTL UK

HTL UK has appointed Chris Atkinson as its new market leader for the UK and Ireland, succeeding the retiring Mark Flint.


EVENTS


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Apr 25, 2025 Event Preview

Women in Furniture Network reveals MFS speaker panel

Clarion Events has revealed the speaker line-up for the next Women in Furniture Network (WIFN) event, taking place on 7th July at Manchester Central…

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Apr 25, 2025 Event Preview

Harrison Spinks launching luxury pillows at INDX Beds

Harrison Spinks has announced that it will launch a brand-new luxury pillow collection at the INDX Beds show, taking place in Solihull next week.

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Apr 10, 2025 Event Preview

Big Shots celebrates 30th anniversary this summer

Big Shots, the furnishing industry’s clay pigeon shoot in aid of industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary…

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Apr 10, 2025 Event Preview

Connecting the South East Asian furniture market to the world

According to a March 2025 report by CSIL (Milan), Vietnam ranked sixth globally in the production – and second globally in exports – of furniture…


PROFILES


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Apr 14, 2025 Profiles

Sleepeezee ascendant

Fresh from celebrating its centenary, and now under new ownership, bedmaker Sleepeezee is moving up in the world with a comprehensive brand refresh…

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Apr 10, 2025 Profiles

Claimlane turns warranty claims into sales at Design Concept

In a recent webinar focused on turning claims into sales in the furniture industry, warranty claims and returns platform Claimlane hosted Anders…

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Apr 09, 2025 Profiles

Simba praised for sustainability initiatives

Thursday, 12th March marked an important day for this month’s cover star Simba, whose commitment to circularity has earned it a prestigious edie…

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Mar 03, 2025 Profiles

Swoon levels up returns and claims

When Swoon saw an opportunity to refine its aftersales service by finding better ways to manage claims and supplier interactions, it turned to…


INTERVIEWS


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Apr 23, 2025 Interviews

Uneeka – one of a kind

Cornish independent retailer Uneeka marked its 20th year in business last month, prompting Furniture News to ask co-founder Jodi Skelton all about…

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Apr 09, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Jonathan Creese, Gillies

Having worked in various roles at Marks and Spencer in Aberdeen for nine years, Jonathan joined independent furniture retailer Gillies of Broughty…

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Mar 25, 2025 Interviews

Form and function, to the Nth Degree

With a flagship showroom soon to open in London’s design district, Nth Degree Clerkenwell has come to market with a refined outdoor furniture…

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Mar 24, 2025 Interviews

Swyft thinking from Keiran Hewkin

Earlier this year, sofa-in-a-box pioneer Swyft announced its expansion into Germany, fuelled by a £10m investment from new owner Sleep Brands. Here,…


TRENDS


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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…

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Feb 27, 2025 Trends

2025’s top furniture trends – what’s in and what’s out

More homeowners are discovering surprising ways to blend functionality with natural elements – from integrated water features powered by a…

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Feb 19, 2025 Trends

Interior design trends, city by city

Consumers up and down the country are bringing in the new year by giving their home a facelift – but which trends are proving most popular going into…

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Jan 31, 2025 Trends

Trend forecast 2025-26: Feather & Black

Furniture News has again collated insights from some of the industry’s top trend forecasters to help inform and inspire your buying, marketing and…


PRODUCTS


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Mar 28, 2025 Products

Ex-Serene sales manager seeks own bed range

Ex-Serene Furnishings sales manager with over 35 years in the industry, Stephen Macalister, says he is looking to expand his own range of products…

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Mar 28, 2025 Products

Image Furnishings excels across motion, static and accent seating

Image Furnishings' 2025 collection introduces a range of motion sofas designed for "ultimate relaxation", says the supplier.

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Mar 28, 2025 Products

New recliners epitomise Sofa Source's advanced offer

Sofa Source says it continues to set new standards in comfort, style, and innovation: "With an exceptional range of high-quality sofas, the brand has…

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Mar 21, 2025 Products

Smash retail sales records with digital advertising, says Greenwood

How can retailers overcome the digital revolution, "the great marketing challenge of the 21st century"? Bernard Eaton, MD of sales promotion…

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