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Jul 20, 2026 News

Magnet Group secures approval for CVA proposals

Kitchen retailer Magnet Group today announced that its creditors, including landlords, have approved the Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposed…

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Jul 20, 2026 News

BFC responds to furniture flammability regulation proposals

The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) has submitted a sector-wide response to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to upholstered…

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Jul 20, 2026 Resources

Customers want confidence, not choice

Are you managing your range, or is it managing you? It’s good to offer your customer choice, but offer too much and your stock can quickly become a…

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Jul 20, 2026 News

CVA approval set to enable sofamaker's recovery

Alpha Designs Upholstery reports that its proposal for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was officially approved on Wednesday afternoon, which…

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NEWS


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Jul 20, 2026 News

Magnet Group secures approval for CVA proposals

Kitchen retailer Magnet Group today announced that its creditors, including landlords, have approved the Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposed…

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Jul 20, 2026 News

BFC responds to furniture flammability regulation proposals

The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) has submitted a sector-wide response to the Government’s consultation on proposed reforms to upholstered…

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Jul 20, 2026 News

CVA approval set to enable sofamaker's recovery

Alpha Designs Upholstery reports that its proposal for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) was officially approved on Wednesday afternoon, which…

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Jul 20, 2026 News

Retail sector seeks support from new PM

With the imminent appointment of Andy Burnham as the UK's new PM, Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the retail industry charity Retail Trust, is…


EVENTS


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Jul 15, 2026 Event Preview

Tickets now available for Bed Industry Awards dinner

Tickets are available for the Bed Industry Awards ceremony and gala dinner, taking place on 22nd September at The International Centre, Telford.

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Jul 15, 2026 Event Preview

Vietnam show to bring more to the market

Building on the success of the last year's edition, which show organiser Lien Minh Co says attracted 9,000 visitors from 67 countries, the fourth…

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Jul 07, 2026 Event Preview

Discover Long Eaton ahead of autumn's Long Point show

Long Point, Long Eaton's quality furniture showcase, returns from 14-16th September, and trade professionals interested in visiting for the first…

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Jul 07, 2026 Event Preview

SOLEX opens to outdoor living buyers

SOLEX – The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition – is the UK’s leading three-day trade show dedicated to outdoor living. Taking place from Tuesday 7th to…


PROFILES


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Jul 09, 2026 Profiles

Trust, care and protection – Staingard at 20

At a time when retailers face relentless pressure from changing consumer expectations, rising competition and increased costs, Staingard – which is…

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Jul 08, 2026 Profiles

The enduring appeal of British-made furniture

The best of British is back in Furniture News' spotlight, as we ask some of the industry’s leading voices why locally manufactured product appeals,…

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Jun 25, 2026 Profiles

Online wholesale marketplace reports UK growth

Online wholesale marketplace Faire is marking five years since its UK launch, and now boasts an independent retail network spanning 15,000 locations,…

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Jun 10, 2026 Profiles

Lenleys Home celebrates 90th anniversary

Independent furniture retailer Lenleys Home is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, marking nine decades of continuous trading and family…


INTERVIEWS


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Jul 02, 2026 Interviews

Harvey Norman's Lachlan Roach talks UK expansion

Operating more than 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman has long outgrown its native Australia. Having now established a regional hub model anchored…

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Jun 26, 2026 Interviews

Engagement evolved at Bensons

This year, Bensons for Beds catalysed employee engagement by deploying frontline operations platform WorkJam across the business – digitally…

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Jun 17, 2026 Interviews

Adam Hankinson's profit primer

In his new book, Furniture Sales Solutions’ Adam Hankinson, who has spent 45 years on furniture shop floors, makes a simple, measurable promise – one…

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Jun 08, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Sophie Rose, Magnet

Sophie is the CEO of kitchen specialist Magnet, and the first female leader in the company’s history. Magnet was acquired by Alteri Investors (which…


TRENDS


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Jul 17, 2026 Trends

Older, wealthier movers fuel homeware demand as property market shifts

The UK’s housing market is increasingly being powered by older, wealthier households, creating significant opportunities for the furniture and…

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Jul 15, 2026 Trends

In this month: July 2016 and 2021

From the lows of the post-referendum consumer confidence shock to the highs of a post-pandemic ‘Freedom Day’, Furniture News puts today’s issues in…

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Jul 10, 2026 Trends

The rise of modular wine racks as a furniture feature

As homeowners rethink storage and display, modular wine storage systems are moving beyond the cellar and into everyday living spaces, writes Sadie…

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Jul 09, 2026 Trends

Sofa.com highlights the factors influencing purchase preferences

With the World Cup now under way, Sofa.com has revealed it saw a surge in cinema‑style sofa orders placed earlier this year, as Britons prepared…


PRODUCTS


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Jul 01, 2026 Products

Are returns quietly killing your margin?

It's no secret that, in independent furniture retail, returns are a real margin killer – but one Shrewsbury store owner discovered that technology…

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Jun 25, 2026 Products

Maximising seasonal spaces in-store

As retailers prepare for the summer season, Gallery continues to support customers with tailored in-store outdoor installations.

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Jun 19, 2026 Products

Why the delivery partner is part of the brand

"In furniture retail, the customer experience doesn't end at checkout – it ends in the home," states furniture fulfilment specialist, Empire…

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Jun 15, 2026 Products

New arrivals keep Bluebone’s offer fresh

Bluebone says its summer season is shaping up to be an exciting time this year, with plenty of events on the calendar still to come …

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