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Jul 13, 2026 Resources

Designing outdoor living spaces that feel as comfortable as indoors

A patio used to be something customers opened up in June and shut down by October – now it's closer to another room in the house, somewhere people…

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Jul 13, 2026 News

ercol takes ownership of Chelsea store

ercol Furniture has taken ownership of its flagship Chelsea store, bringing the King's Road showroom fully in-house.

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Jul 13, 2026 News

Duresta lead to leave SBI

Long-time Duresta lead Clive Kenyon-Brown, currently commercial director for Duresta and international sales at Sofa Brands International (SBI), is…

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Jul 13, 2026 Resources

Why flame retardants must be part of the solution

In response to our focus on flammability regulation reform in June's issue, Wayne Aaron, MD of speciality chemical manufacturer Texchem UK (part of…

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NEWS


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Jul 13, 2026 News

ercol takes ownership of Chelsea store

ercol Furniture has taken ownership of its flagship Chelsea store, bringing the King's Road showroom fully in-house.

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Jul 13, 2026 News

Duresta lead to leave SBI

Long-time Duresta lead Clive Kenyon-Brown, currently commercial director for Duresta and international sales at Sofa Brands International (SBI), is…

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Jul 13, 2026 News

Fira-International appoints new ergonomics lead

Fira-International has welcomed Jim Taylour as its new head of ergonomics. A chartered ergonomist with more than 35 years' experience in the office…

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Jul 13, 2026 News

M&S unveils new Oxford Street flagship

M&S has officially opened its transformed Pantheon flagship store in central London. The retailer says the iconic Oxford Street building is set to be…


EVENTS


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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…

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Jul 07, 2026 Event Preview

NBF Bed Show visitor registration now open

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is inviting the bed trade to register online to visit the 2026 Bed Show, taking place on 22nd-23rd September at…

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Jul 04, 2026 Event Preview

Meta Sofa invites trade to attend grand showroom opening

Meta Sofa is inviting trade professionals to be among the first to explore its latest collections at its new flagship showroom on Precision Park,…


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 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…

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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,…


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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