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Jun 03, 2025 Resources

The masters of the big-ticket sale

When it comes to big-ticket sales, they don’t get much bigger than a home, and there’s a lot retail sales staff can learn from estate agents,…

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Jun 02, 2025 Resources

Tackling unfair commercial practices today

As the provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 begin to take effect, it is crucial for businesses to stay informed and…

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Jun 02, 2025 Profiles

Meridian Upholstery levels up

Building on its background of commercial furniture production, Meridian Upholstery burst onto the UK furniture retail scene in 2022, and made such an…

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May 30, 2025 Event Preview

Momentum grows for women's furniture group

Attending the installation of Debbie Johnson as the 63rd master of The Furniture Makers’ Company was “a truly special moment” for the Manchester…

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NEWS


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May 23, 2025 News

Public voting now live for ufurnish.com Home Awards

Public voting is now live for the ufurnish.com Home Awards 2025 (in partnership with Metro.co.uk).

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May 23, 2025 News

Furniture-buying confidence continues to grow

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by three points to -20 in May. All measures were up in comparison to last month’s announcement…

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May 22, 2025 News

Rising inflation sees furniture prices fall in April

Responding to the latest CPI inflation figures, which show headline inflation rising to 3.5% and food inflation rising to 3.4%, Kris Hamer, director…

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May 22, 2025 News

Consumer confidence growing as trade outlook improves, says BRC-Opinium

According to BRC-Opinium data, UK consumer confidence is rising as the trade outlook improves.


EVENTS


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May 30, 2025 Event Preview

Momentum grows for women's furniture group

Attending the installation of Debbie Johnson as the 63rd master of The Furniture Makers’ Company was “a truly special moment” for the Manchester…

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May 27, 2025 Event Preview

Registration now live for Autumn Fair

Registration is now officially live for Autumn Fair 2025, the seasonal trade showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham…

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May 22, 2025 Event Preview

World of Interiors the central theme for imm cologne 2026

The team behind imm cologne has selected its central theme for 2026 – World of Interiors. Under this banner, the "reconceptualised" interior business…

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May 22, 2025 Event Preview

New Designers celebrates 40 years of nurturing UK creative talent

New Designers marks a major milestone in 2025, celebrating 40 years of emerging creative talent with a special alumni group featuring established…


PROFILES


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Jun 02, 2025 Profiles

Meridian Upholstery levels up

Building on its background of commercial furniture production, Meridian Upholstery burst onto the UK furniture retail scene in 2022, and made such an…

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May 23, 2025 Profiles

Hartmann shines in Long Eaton showroom

Hartmann Möbelwerke has made a considerable investment in its permanent UK showroom in the Wade Business Centre in Wellington Street, Long Eaton,…

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May 23, 2025 Profiles

Three generations of Artistic craftsmanship

Artistic Upholstery is a family-run business that has handcrafted high-quality upholstery in Long Eaton for nearly 75 years.

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May 15, 2025 Profiles

Whitemeadow – comfort with character

Whitemeadow stands proud as one of the UK’s leading upholstery manufacturers, with a reputation built on three steady decades of craftsmanship,…


INTERVIEWS


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May 29, 2025 Interviews

Labour of love – meet Adam Thompson MP

The UK furniture industry hasn’t always enjoyed close ties to Government. Despite being part of a £41b sector that employs over a quarter of a…

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May 22, 2025 Interviews

Mind of the buyer: Suzanne Skinner, Sussex Beds

What does it take to be a furniture buyer? In this new regular feature, Furniture News explores the psychology and methodology of buying, and the…

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May 22, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Darryl Simpson, WJ Aldiss

Darryl is the MD of retailer W J Aldiss, which operates two regional furniture and furnishing stores in Norfolk. He has been in and around the…

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May 09, 2025 Interviews

Hypnos – all Cort up?

Last September, bedmaker Hypnos rounded out its senior leadership team with the appointment of Mark Cort as commercial director. Previously MD at…


TRENDS


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May 20, 2025 Trends

Furniture Makers announces 2025's Design Guild Mark holders

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced this year's Design Guild Mark holders.

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Apr 23, 2025 Trends

Sliding patio doors – stylish, functional, and on-trend for 2025

As modern homeowners place increasing importance on open-plan layouts and indoor-outdoor integration, sliding patio doors have become much more than…

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Feb 27, 2025 Trends

2025’s top furniture trends – what’s in and what’s out

More homeowners are discovering surprising ways to blend functionality with natural elements – from integrated water features powered by a…

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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…


PRODUCTS


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May 20, 2025 Products

Gratus Bench awarded Christopher Claxton Stevens Prize

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced that the Gratus Bench, designed and made by Joseph Robinson, has been awarded the Christopher Claxton…

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May 20, 2025 Products

Spaceworks brings retail to life

Spaceworks is an expert in designing and delivering quality build and refurbishment projects, describing itself as “friendly, reliable, and…

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May 16, 2025 Products

Forte’s click and easy innovation

Prominent Polish manufacturer of self-assembly furniture, Forte, has established a comprehensive development process to enhance product design,…

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Mar 28, 2025 Products

Ex-Serene sales manager seeks own bed range

Ex-Serene Furnishings sales manager with over 35 years in the industry, Stephen Macalister, says he is looking to expand his own range of products…

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