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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…

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May 14, 2026 News

Sofa Club joins FIRA

Sofa Club, one of the UK’s fastest-growing sofa retailers, has joined the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA), reinforcing the company’s…

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May 14, 2026 News

MattressNextDay launches Lowest Price Promise

Award-winning sleep retailer MattressNextDay has launched a new Lowest Price Promise designed "to help shoppers secure better value on branded…

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May 14, 2026 Resources

Feelings drive brand purchases, new report finds

New research from specialist home interest agency Cairn has found that 87% of consumers say brand trust influences their purchasing decisions for…

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NEWS


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May 14, 2026 News

Sofa Club joins FIRA

Sofa Club, one of the UK’s fastest-growing sofa retailers, has joined the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA), reinforcing the company’s…

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May 14, 2026 News

MattressNextDay launches Lowest Price Promise

Award-winning sleep retailer MattressNextDay has launched a new Lowest Price Promise designed "to help shoppers secure better value on branded…

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May 12, 2026 News

Jessica Alexander installed as Furniture Makers' master

Jessica Alexander was last night (11th May) installed as the 64th master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and…

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May 12, 2026 News

Uncertainty hit retail sales in April

April saw UK total retail sales decrease by 3% YoY, against growth of 7% in April 2025, reports BRC-KPMG. Non-food sales decreased by 3.3% (by 4.0%…


EVENTS


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May 08, 2026 Event Preview

Long Eaton takes point

From 11-13th May, the Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers will again host Long Point, a biannual furniture exhibition based in and around…

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May 06, 2026 Event Preview

Big Shots returns for 31st year

Big Shots, the principal furnishing industry clay pigeon shoot in aid of industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company, is returning for its 31st…

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May 01, 2026 Event Preview

Spring into action with Minerva

The Spring Furniture & Bed Show, hosted by the Minerva Furniture Group, will return to Telford International Centre on 20th-21st May, and promises to…

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Apr 28, 2026 Event Preview

Long Point promises fresh perspectives

This May, the trade shifts its focus to Long Eaton, as spring’s Long Point show, taking place from 11-13th May across a network of 15 showroom…


PROFILES


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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…

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May 13, 2026 Profiles

GNG Group – where ideas become reality

Performance foam specialist GNG Group, based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, is known for its Komfi mattress brand, sustainable processes and links to…

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May 12, 2026 Profiles

How Simba Dreamspace is making a difference

When Simba first launched Dreamspace, its research showed that more than one in 10 children in the UK were living in bed poverty, meaning a good…

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May 07, 2026 Profiles

Harrington Mill – all under one roof

At the heart of Long Eaton’s world-famous furniture industry sits Harrington Mill, an expansive, well-appointed 19th century building that evokes the…


INTERVIEWS


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May 13, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Wayne Robbins, Iconography

After graduating in law, Wayne Robbins turned his hand to research at recruiter Oryx Executive Search, before joining ecommerce and omnichannel…

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May 11, 2026 Interviews

East meets West at Furnt

Joyce Cho wants to challenge the status quo. Seeing a market full of uninspired yet costly products, Joyce drew on a blend of familial Chinese…

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Apr 21, 2026 Interviews

Tony Attard speaks up

Tasked with ensuring the UK furniture industry’s needs are heard at the highest levels, Tony Attard OBE, frequent sector figurehead and group CEO of…

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Apr 09, 2026 Interviews

Iconography drives Material change

Material Things launched OMNIS Retail in its Portsmouth store two years ago, and continues to grow with the help of Iconography’s unified commerce…


TRENDS


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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,…

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Jan 13, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Aalish Yorke-Long, OKA

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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Apr 09, 2026 Products

Turning operational pressure into performance

Furniture manufacturers are operating under growing pressure, writes furniture manufacturing technology pioneer, Lectra, adding that in this…

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Feb 24, 2026 Products

Introducing Ireland's first purpose-built furniture insurance solution

Warranty Expert says its Furniture+ offer is Ireland's first purpose-built furniture protection solution, combining comprehensive insurance coverage…

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Jan 30, 2026 Products

Gallery’s SS26 launch strengthens its "complete lifestyle solution"

Gallery Direct's SS26 collection introduced over 500 new products across furniture, upholstery, wall decor, textiles, accessories, lighting and…

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Jan 29, 2026 Products

The evolving pillowtop mattress market

For that feeling of instant comfort, pillowtop mattresses are in a league of their own. Soft, sumptuous and unquestionably luxurious, these premium…

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