According to BRC-Sensormatic data, UK retail footfall fell by 2.9% YoY in December. High street footfall decreased by 0.9% (up from -1.2% in…
When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…
Lifestyle homeware retailer Garden Trading posted a record season performance for the 10-week Christmas period, "far outperforming the market".
First impressions are crucial – and this holds true for retail brands as much as bestselling novels, says business growth and development consultant…
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According to BRC-Sensormatic data, UK retail footfall fell by 2.9% YoY in December. High street footfall decreased by 0.9% (up from -1.2% in…
Lifestyle homeware retailer Garden Trading posted a record season performance for the 10-week Christmas period, "far outperforming the market".
The National Bed Federation (NBF) has partnered with Furniture Sales Solutions (FSS) to provide discounted bed-specific sales training for its NBF…
Sofa.com is marking a major milestone in 2026, celebrating 20 years of crafting MTO upholstered furniture for homes across the UK.
British manufacturing will form a significant part of the upcoming January Furniture Show, with some 60% of exhibitors representing UK-produced…
VIFA Expo 2026, taking place from 8-11th March, is set to unite more than 650 exhibitors across two venues in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (WTC Expo and…
Image Furnishings, one of Ireland's and the UK’s most prominent wholesale sofa partners, has announced a major expansion of its services across the…
Developed by The Furniture Shows and held alongside the January Furniture Show, the inaugural Excellence in Furniture Awards are set to gather…
Bed industry veteran Stuart Page is leading the return to market of upholstered bed brand Hestia, and British-built adjustable bed brand, MiBed,…
In September, Quality Lounge Suites (QLS), a family-run business specialising in high-end furniture, unveiled its newly refurbished Watford showroom,…
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…
Family-run retailer Perfect Dreams, which operates three stores in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, is celebrating 20 years in the bed business.
Following a rigorous audit, Silentnight has officially achieved B Corp certification, joining a global movement of businesses committed to balancing…
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…
Singaporean furniture vertical Castlery launched online in the UK this autumn, a pop-up event during London Design Week marking the brand's first…
Trump’s tariffs may have tempered global expansion, but Vispring’s international growth continues apace. The Plymouth-based luxury bed brand has…
When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…
Glass features in British homes have experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, writes Jess Daykin. Once considered purely functional…
What’s trending in online furniture searches? Deirdre Mc Gettrick, the founder and CEO of home furniture search and comparison website, ufurnish.com,…
The modern home is intentionally designed, where every piece of furniture serves a dual purpose, and furniture is not only used as decoration, but…
ADP says it has been "exceptionally busy" throughout the summer working on a project managing a nationwide roll-out distribution and installation…
Global tariff fluctuations have sharply increased production costs, squeezing margins and forcing furniture manufacturers to rethink how they manage…
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…
Välinge Innovation has announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Polish furniture giant Forte, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers…
