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Jun 08, 2026 Profiles

MDF manufacturer celebrates 50th anniversary

Engineered wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing MDF for the European and global markets.

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Jun 08, 2026 News

Wren invests £35m in fleet expansion

Kitchen and bedroom retailer Wren today announced a £35m investment in expanding its delivery fleet to meet customer demand while marking the latest…

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Jun 08, 2026 Resources

Looking beyond the credit score

With traditional credit models struggling to keep pace with changing financial behaviours, UK retailers face a growing challenge – lost conversions…

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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…

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NEWS


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Jun 08, 2026 News

Wren invests £35m in fleet expansion

Kitchen and bedroom retailer Wren today announced a £35m investment in expanding its delivery fleet to meet customer demand while marking the latest…

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Jun 08, 2026 News

Don’t regulate flexible jobs out of existence, BRC urges

Two-thirds of workers choose their jobs because of the flexibility they offer, according to new polling, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warns…

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Jun 08, 2026 News

IKEA UK campaign aims to cut food waste

On 5th June, IKEA UK introduced Great British Bin Juice, a limited-edition apple juice made from surplus British fruit, to celebrate the value of…

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Jun 05, 2026 News

Retail footfall hit by record sunshine in May

Retail footfall was hit by record levels of sunshine in May, report BRC-Sensormatic in their latest footfall monitor.


EVENTS


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Jun 04, 2026 Event Preview

Charity tug of war tournament and family fun day returns

The race is on for furnishing industry businesses to assemble their strongest teams and compete for tug of war glory at The Furniture Makers’…

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Jun 02, 2026 Event Preview

Furniture Makers invites industry professionals to Summer Social

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is inviting members, industry professionals…

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Jun 01, 2026 Event Preview

Shaping the Irish furniture market's future

For more than a decade, the Irish Furniture & Homewares Show has been at the heart of Ireland’s furniture industry, bringing retailers, suppliers and…

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Jun 01, 2026 Event Preview

NBF calls for entries for 2026 Bed Industry Awards

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the eight categories for its 2026 Bed Industry Awards, which aim to honour the brightest and best…


PROFILES


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Jun 08, 2026 Profiles

MDF manufacturer celebrates 50th anniversary

Engineered wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing MDF for the European and global markets.

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Jun 04, 2026 Profiles

Bespoke birch – how plywood shaped a co-workspace fit-out

WISA-Birch plywood from James Latham takes centre stage in the bespoke furniture for Southspace, a new co-working venture set inside a Dorking…

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May 28, 2026 Profiles

Gascoigne Designs – where craftsmanship still matters

Gascoigne Designs exemplifies Long Eaton upholstery manufacture. Founded in 1989, the family-owned business has worked closely with stockists and…

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May 14, 2026 Profiles

Small but mighty – Long Eaton's unsung upholsterers

The biannual Long Point show is a fantastic event that draws attention to some of the biggest names in Long Eaton upholstery – but in addition to…


INTERVIEWS


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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…

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Jun 03, 2026 Interviews

From Amazon to artisan – Anushka Mahanti's FableRoom

Anushka Mahanti co-founded FableRoom in April 2025, stepping away from a decade spent in consumer businesses including Amazon and Arla Foods to build…

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Jun 01, 2026 Interviews

Built to last – Kit Cook introduces CloseCo

With growing consumer appetite for sustainable furniture, newcomer Close Company (CloseCo) is challenging fast furniture culture by prioritising…

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May 21, 2026 Interviews

Getting Personal: Steve Pickering, Sussex Beds

Regular Furniture News contributor Steve joined the family bed retail business in 1989. Since taking the lead at Sussex Beds in 2014, the…


TRENDS


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May 14, 2026 Trends

Furniture Village reports pre-World Cup spike in sofa searches

In the run-up to the FIFA 2026 World Cup, many Brits are flocking to find the perfect sofa to elevate their viewing experience, reports Furniture…

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Mar 04, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Amy Pelan, Press Loft

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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Feb 05, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Tom Bourne, Select First

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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Jan 18, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Elena Mellowes, Oak Furnitureland

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


PRODUCTS


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Jun 01, 2026 Products

ADP’s "superhero" furniture installation service

ADP provides reliable furniture assembly and installation services across the UK, helping businesses transform workspaces quickly and efficiently.

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May 27, 2026 Products

Mlily’s Natural Sleep Series

Nature meets innovation in Mlily’s Natural Sleep Series. Designed to bring a natural tone to its product range while enhancing consumer appeal, the…

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May 20, 2026 Products

This year's Design Guild Mark holders announced

The Design Guild Mark Awards Ceremony 2026 took place last night in the Arper UK showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week, celebrating the latest…

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May 19, 2026 Products

Think Rugs leads premium washable rug movement

Think Rugs is expanding its licensed portfolio with a series of design-led machine-washable collections created exclusively with Sanderson Design…

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