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Sept 16, 2026 News

Dreams' take-back scheme recycles 1.3 million mattresses

Dreams has revealed that it has recycled 1.3 million mattresses over the past 11 years through its take-back scheme. This announcement comes as…

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Sept 15, 2026 Event Preview

Whitemeadow invites partners in-house

Following a strong start to 2026, Whitemeadow is welcoming retail partners to its September in-house show, bringing a fresh perspective to some of…

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Sept 15, 2026 Resources

The NBF takes the long view

No matter how many times you hear it or read it, sustainability continues to be a defining concern for the UK bed industry – but the NBF is here to…

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Sept 15, 2026 Resources

Furniture retail’s hidden operational problem

Technology conversations in retail often focus on what customers can see – AI, personalisation, digital experiences and the next generation of…

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NEWS


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Sept 16, 2026 News

Dreams' take-back scheme recycles 1.3 million mattresses

Dreams has revealed that it has recycled 1.3 million mattresses over the past 11 years through its take-back scheme. This announcement comes as…

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Sept 15, 2026 News

NBF appoints Dreams' Matt Richardson as acting president

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced that Fara Butt stepped down as president on 11th September 2026. Dreams' production director and NBF…

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Sept 15, 2026 News

Entry-level retail jobs in rapid decline, warns BRC

"Entry-level retail jobs are vanishing at the very moment they are needed most," comments Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail…

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Sept 15, 2026 News

Natuzzi lines up new CEO

The Natuzzi Group has appointed Aldo Uva (its CEO from 2008-9) to its board of directors, and expects to officially appoint him as CEO next month.…


EVENTS


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Sept 15, 2026 Event Preview

Whitemeadow invites partners in-house

Following a strong start to 2026, Whitemeadow is welcoming retail partners to its September in-house show, bringing a fresh perspective to some of…

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Sept 15, 2026 Event Preview

Discover, connect and grow at Edinburgh's NorthPoint

Furniture and bed retailers from across the UK and Ireland are being invited to Edinburgh this October as the NorthPoint Furniture & Bed Show returns…

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Sept 15, 2026 Event Preview

Sherborne reveals Autumn Furniture Show launches alongside Dakota

Sherborne Upholstery is looking forward to welcoming its retail customers to the Autumn Furniture Show, taking place at Telford International Centre…

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Sept 10, 2026 Event Preview

Long Point promises a warm welcome

Autumn’s Long Point show returns from 14-16th September, inviting the furniture trade to Long Eaton for three days of new launches, award-winning…


PROFILES


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Sept 14, 2026 Profiles

Think Rugs celebrates 30 years of family business and growth

Family-run rug specialist Think Rugs is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of growth from a small family start-up into a modern…

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Sept 11, 2026 Profiles

Ecommerce AI platform accelerates furniture product launches

Furniture Connect, an AI platform built for furniture and home brands, says it is helping retailers launch more than 100 products a week, cutting a…

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Sept 07, 2026 Profiles

Kyoto – building business

This summer, importer/manufacturer Kyoto took its UK stockholding capacity to a new level, building a £2m warehouse to absorb the company’s…

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Aug 21, 2026 Profiles

MA Living – luxury made easier

For today's retailer of mid- to high-end domestic furniture, offering quality, choice and exceptional comfort is no longer enough, contends supplier…


INTERVIEWS


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Sept 14, 2026 Interviews

Poltronesofà UK – a retail renaissance

In January 2024, ScS, a cornerstone of British furniture retail with roots dating back to 1894, went Italian – its new owner, Poltronesofà, boasting…

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Sept 04, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Sunayna Azam, Sofa.com

Coming to the retail sector from a background in interior design and branding, Sunayna Azam joined Sofa.com (part of Frasers Group) in 2023, and was…

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Aug 18, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Clare Bailey

Retail expert Clare has spent over 20 years helping retailers, from global brands to independents, to stay relevant, resilient and profitable. The…

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Aug 05, 2026 Interviews

Sitting comfortably? Meet Vicky Grubb

Upholsterer, author, teacher, researcher, consultant, podcaster … you name it, Vicky Grubb has turned her hand to it, and the craft is all the richer…


TRENDS


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Sept 14, 2026 Trends

Neville Johnson – fitted versus freestanding

Fitted furniture versus the freestanding alternatives? It is a decision that many deliberate when designing their homes. For Cari Bateman, senior…

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Sept 07, 2026 Trends

Ambiente takes a global view

Messe Frankfurt is taking its latest trend forecast beyond the confines of its Frankfurt exhibition grounds, bringing the Ambiente Trends 26+ to…

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Aug 19, 2026 Trends

In this month: August 2016 and 2021

From encouraging trading news to rapid retail roll-outs, Furniture News puts today’s issues in perspective, looking back at what happened in the…

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Aug 11, 2026 Trends

Japandi interior design ideas for modern homes

Japandi combines Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth to create calm, functional interiors. By focusing on natural materials, clean lines,…


PRODUCTS


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Sept 07, 2026 Products

Delivering store roll-out distribution "on time, every time"

With over 50 years of combined experience, ADP Distribution promises reliable, cost-effective store roll-out distribution and project management…

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Sept 07, 2026 Products

Arighi Bianchi launches made-to-measure rug concept

Macclesfield furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi has become the first retailer in the UK to offer The Rug Box by The Woven Edge, a new made-to-measure…

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Sept 02, 2026 Products

Sofa Club partners with fashion creator on new range

Sofa Club is collaborating with fashion creator Lissy Roddy on a curated edit of three new statement sofas inspired by this season’s biggest fashion…

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Aug 20, 2026 Products

Gallery unveils over 180 new home decor items

Gallery Direct has launched over 180 new home decor products for Autumn/Winter 2026, with the complete collection available to order now.

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