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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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Feb 19, 2025 Event Preview

CIFF Guangzhou to showcase home decor and textiles

From March 18th-21st, the first phase of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou – comprising home furniture, home decor and textiles, outdoor and leisure furniture…

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Feb 19, 2025 News

Autumn Fair and Glee to co-locate in 2026

Event and exhibition organiser Hyve Group has announced the co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham next year. Autumn Fair will…

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Feb 17, 2025 News

Furniturebox returns to profit

Online retailer Furniturebox has returned to profit, with a +20% surge in sales. The business, which was co-founded by Dan Beckles and Monty George…

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NEWS


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Feb 19, 2025 News

Autumn Fair and Glee to co-locate in 2026

Event and exhibition organiser Hyve Group has announced the co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham next year. Autumn Fair will…

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Feb 17, 2025 News

Furniturebox returns to profit

Online retailer Furniturebox has returned to profit, with a +20% surge in sales. The business, which was co-founded by Dan Beckles and Monty George…

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Feb 14, 2025 News

Homewares perform well in early February

Last week (ended 9th February 2025), total LFL retail sales grew by +2.61% from a positive (albeit flat) base of +0.08% for the same week last year,…

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Feb 14, 2025 News

Winners of inaugural pillow awards announced

The winners of The Comfy's, a new consumer-facing awards programme dedicated to pillows, have been revealed.


EVENTS


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Feb 19, 2025 Event Preview

CIFF Guangzhou to showcase home decor and textiles

From March 18th-21st, the first phase of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou – comprising home furniture, home decor and textiles, outdoor and leisure furniture…

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Feb 10, 2025 Event Preview

Prima Tooling announced as headline sponsor of FCE 2025

The British Furniture Association (BFA) has welcomed Prima Tooling as the latest headline sponsor of its component trade show, which returns next…

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Feb 06, 2025 Event Preview

Vietnam fair duo promise a comprehensive market overview

Concurrently with ASEAN Fair Trade, Vietnam – a prominent regional sourcing hub – will showcase its value-led furniture offer at the upcoming…

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Jan 31, 2025 Event Preview

Step into Spring (Fair)

As the UK’s largest retail trade event, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion retailers and suppliers of all sizes – and this year’s…


PROFILES


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Jan 30, 2025 Profiles

Peak performance

As one of the UK’s leading foam and fibre converters, Peak Converters has pledged a commitment to net zero manufacturing and improving its…

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Jan 29, 2025 Profiles

Emmiera Group – driving repair quality and innovation

As it prepares to exhibit at this year’s JFS (on stand 5-B39), furniture repair and insurance services provider Emmiera Group reflects on the strides…

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Jan 29, 2025 Profiles

Aquinos – embracing expansion

Leading European furnituremaker Aquinos Group is taking its first steps in the UK marketplace, with the help of distributor, The UK Agency – which…

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Jan 24, 2025 Profiles

Kyoto – championing versatility for 30 years

Furniture News reader favourite Kyoto marked its 30th anniversary year at the January Furniture Show this week, with new products to suit every…


INTERVIEWS


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Feb 10, 2025 Interviews

ercol, across the ages

When it comes to heritage furniture brands, few boast more heritage than ercol, established in 1920 and still manufacturing in Buckinghamshire.…

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Jan 28, 2025 Interviews

Diversity in Retail's Tea Colaianni on EDI in retail

Diversity in Retail (DiR) is devoted to increasing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the retail sector. After founding hospitality, travel…

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Jan 17, 2025 Interviews

The Hardcastle Report

Retail is changing. In the past five years alone, the sector has been forced to adapt to seismic shifts in consumer expectations, the rise of…

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Jan 14, 2025 Interviews

Claimlane – making furniture returns easy

The furniture industry is thriving, says returns and claims management specialist Claimlane – but behind the growth, operational efficiency persists…


TRENDS


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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…

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Jan 19, 2025 Trends

Trend forecast 2025-26: Amy Pelan, Press Loft

Forget tea leaves, astrology and crystal balls – if you really want an idea of what’s in (and out) in furniture, you’ve come to the right place!…

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Jan 03, 2025 Trends

Trend forecast 2025-26: Daniela Venturini, Wayfair Europe

Forget tea leaves, astrology and crystal balls – if you really want an idea of what’s in (and out) in furniture, you’ve come to the right place!…


PRODUCTS


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Feb 10, 2025 Products

Yorkshire bed brands partner to create natural wool mattresses

Yorkshire-based wool bedding brand, Floks, has partnered with Yorkshire bedmaker Harrison Spinks to create a premium range of responsibly-sourced…

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Feb 07, 2025 Products

Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva to auction over 6000 items

The Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva is to auction off over 6000 hotel items this month. The Swiss hotel's furniture, artwork and accessories are set to…

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Jan 30, 2025 Products

Hooker Furnishings donates opulent cabinet for charity auction

Epitomising luxury and sophistication, this one-of-a-kind bar cabinet from Hooker Furnishings is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Unveiled…

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Jan 28, 2025 Products

Franchisee opportunities at United Carpets and Beds

United Carpets and Beds, one of the largest flooring retailers in the UK, is offering aspiring business owners an opportunity to join it as a…

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