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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

AI Is coming to furniture retail, says Ordorite

Ordorite is known for helping retailers streamline operations, connect departments and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Now, the company is…

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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

Lebus invites buyers to join it at JFS

In a market where consumers are demanding more versatility than ever, Lebus Upholstery says it is delivering the solution – and invites the trade to…

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Jan 12, 2026 News

Young Professional Industry Experience calls for nominations

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is accepting nominations for this year's…

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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

Expert speakers to join Retail Revealed LIVE at JFS

The Retail Revealed LIVE Stage will debut at the January Furniture Show 2026 this month, delivering three days of expert insight, future-focused…

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NEWS


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Jan 12, 2026 News

Young Professional Industry Experience calls for nominations

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is accepting nominations for this year's…

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Jan 09, 2026 News

Vogue Williams partners with The Branded Furniture Company

The Branded Furniture Company has announced its latest celebrity license partnership, teaming up with Irish presenter, media personality and star of…

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Jan 09, 2026 News

Heritage brand turns a corner with commercial director appointment

Heritage furniture manufacturer Vale Bridgecraft, based in Hedben Bridge, West Yorkshire, has signalled its intent to expand and evolve by appointing…

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Jan 09, 2026 News

Loom Loft reports significant gains

Retailer Loom Loft has published its financial results for the year ended 30th September 2025, its sixth year of trading since opening its first…


EVENTS


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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

AI Is coming to furniture retail, says Ordorite

Ordorite is known for helping retailers streamline operations, connect departments and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Now, the company is…

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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

Lebus invites buyers to join it at JFS

In a market where consumers are demanding more versatility than ever, Lebus Upholstery says it is delivering the solution – and invites the trade to…

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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

Expert speakers to join Retail Revealed LIVE at JFS

The Retail Revealed LIVE Stage will debut at the January Furniture Show 2026 this month, delivering three days of expert insight, future-focused…

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Jan 12, 2026 Event Preview

Inside Hall 1 at JFS 2026

The Premium Design Hall (Hall 1) at upcoming January Furniture Show (JFS) 2026 is set to return with its "strongest and most design-forward edition…


PROFILES


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Dec 08, 2025 Profiles

Hestia and MiBed expand range and availability

Bed industry veteran Stuart Page is leading the return to market of upholstered bed brand Hestia, and British-built adjustable bed brand, MiBed,…

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Nov 17, 2025 Profiles

Inside QLS' upgraded showroom

In September, Quality Lounge Suites (QLS), a family-run business specialising in high-end furniture, unveiled its newly refurbished Watford showroom,…

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Nov 07, 2025 Profiles

Loaf – welcome home

Loaf’s laid-back approach to retail has long made its stores popular with furniture shoppers. With the opening this summer of its 11th ‘shack’ (its…

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Oct 31, 2025 Profiles

Perfect Dreams celebrates 20 years in beds

Family-run retailer Perfect Dreams, which operates three stores in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, is celebrating 20 years in the bed business.


INTERVIEWS


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Jan 12, 2026 Interviews

Laura Ashley's Poppy Marshall-Lawton talks shop

Lakeside Retail Park, Thurrock, welcomed the highly anticipated return of Laura Ashley to UK bricks-and-mortar retail in September, the brand’s new…

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Jan 07, 2026 Interviews

Tracey Bamber on Silentnight's B Corp journey

Following a rigorous audit, Silentnight has officially achieved B Corp certification, joining a global movement of businesses committed to balancing…

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Nov 21, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Garry Preston, TR Hayes

Garry Preston left school in 1980 and went straight into the furniture industry – and says he “still loves every day of it!” He spent over 30 years…

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Oct 31, 2025 Interviews

Castlery takes considered approach to UK market

Singaporean furniture vertical Castlery launched online in the UK this autumn, a pop-up event during London Design Week marking the brand's first…


TRENDS


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Jan 08, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Laura Jolly-Yan, TrendBible

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…

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Dec 02, 2025 Trends

Utilising glass features in retail spaces

Glass features in British homes have experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, writes Jess Daykin. Once considered purely functional…

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Nov 27, 2025 Trends

What’s trending in online furniture searches?

What’s trending in online furniture searches? Deirdre Mc Gettrick, the founder and CEO of home furniture search and comparison website, ufurnish.com,…

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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…


PRODUCTS


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Dec 16, 2025 Products

ADP teams up with Autoglym and Halfords

ADP says it has been "exceptionally busy" throughout the summer working on a project managing a nationwide roll-out distribution and installation…

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Dec 08, 2025 Products

Navigate tariffs confidently with Lectra's Valia Furniture solution

Global tariff fluctuations have sharply increased production costs, squeezing margins and forcing furniture manufacturers to rethink how they manage…

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Nov 24, 2025 Products

Setting standards in white-glove furniture delivery

In an industry where customer expectations are rising faster than ever, Empire Delivery says it is emerging as one of the UK’s stand-out specialists…

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Oct 31, 2025 Products

Välinge’s Threespine technology powers Forte's new system

Välinge Innovation has announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Polish furniture giant Forte, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers…

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