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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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Jan 07, 2026 News

NBF partners with sales training specialist

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has partnered with Furniture Sales Solutions (FSS) to provide discounted bed-specific sales training for its NBF…

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Jan 07, 2026 News

Sofa.com marks 20th year with fresh launches

Sofa.com is marking a major milestone in 2026, celebrating 20 years of crafting MTO upholstered furniture for homes across the UK.

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Jan 06, 2026 News

Timber specialist grows with acquisition

Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering…

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NEWS


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Jan 07, 2026 News

NBF partners with sales training specialist

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has partnered with Furniture Sales Solutions (FSS) to provide discounted bed-specific sales training for its NBF…

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Jan 07, 2026 News

Sofa.com marks 20th year with fresh launches

Sofa.com is marking a major milestone in 2026, celebrating 20 years of crafting MTO upholstered furniture for homes across the UK.

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Jan 06, 2026 News

Timber specialist grows with acquisition

Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering…

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Jan 06, 2026 News

Next anticipates lower growth in year ahead

Next reports that, in the nine weeks to 27th December, full price sales were up 10.6% YoY, ahead of guidance for the quarter (+7.0%).


EVENTS


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Jan 06, 2026 Event Preview

Image Furnishings announces UK expansion ahead of JFS

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…

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Jan 05, 2026 Event Preview

Excellence in Furniture Awards set to impress

Developed by The Furniture Shows and held alongside the January Furniture Show, the inaugural Excellence in Furniture Awards are set to gather…

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Jan 05, 2026 Event Preview

Industry women's network announces JFS panel

The next Women in Furniture Network (WIFN) panel, taking place at the upcoming January Furniture Show, will be built around the theme The Power of…

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Dec 22, 2025 Event Preview

JFS promises bigger brands and "re-energised buying"

The January Furniture Show (JFS) is building significant momentum, says organiser The Furniture Shows (Clarion Events) as the industry prepares to…


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 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…

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Oct 02, 2025 Interviews

Vispring’s Martin Gill talks international growth

Trump’s tariffs may have tempered global expansion, but Vispring’s international growth continues apace. The Plymouth-based luxury bed brand has…


TRENDS


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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…

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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…


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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