At this year’s January Furniture Show, the event’s long-established awards scheme levelled up, as the inaugural Excellence in Furniture Awards…
Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), explains why, when it comes to independent retail, diversification is…
Marks & Spencer is set to make a significant investment in store staff for the year ahead. From 1st April, the retailer is investing over £70m to…
According to BRC-Sensormatic data, total UK retail footfall decreased by 4.7% YoY in February, down from -0.6% in January.
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Marks & Spencer is set to make a significant investment in store staff for the year ahead. From 1st April, the retailer is investing over £70m to…
According to BRC-Sensormatic data, total UK retail footfall decreased by 4.7% YoY in February, down from -0.6% in January.
UK total retail sales increased by 1.1% YoY in February, against a growth of 1.1% in February 2025, state BRC-KPMG in their latest Retail Sales…
A day after International Women’s Day 2026, Anti Copying In Design (ACID) is celebrating the recognition of its co-founder and chairman, Dids…
ufurnish.com, the UK furniture finder platform for consumers, has announced the ufurnish.com Home Awards 2026, recognising "all the amazing people…
"As the global home-furnishing supply chain undergoes rapid transformation, the industry is shifting from scale expansion to value enhancement,…
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), South East Asia’s largest furniture trade show, says it continues to "break new ground as a…
In 2025, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports reaffirmed the country’s standing among the world’s top five exporters globally. Within the…
On International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March), retailer Sofa Club celebrated the women shaping its future – five leaders driving the brand’s…
Minerva Furniture Group, one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted and influential buying groups for independent furniture and bed retailers, has…
Leicestershire-based bed manufacturer Get Laid Beds says it saw a stand-out year of growth in 2025 after Black Friday became the biggest sales day in…
Woodman Chairs is a trusted manufacturing partner to the furniture trade, supplying high-quality chairs and tables for both residential and…
In late 2024, ergonomic furniture vertical HSL launched LIVHOME, a contemporary retail brand targeting a younger audience, opening its first store on…
Paul Groves has worked in the bed and furniture industry for 35 years, starting out at the age of 17 in his family business. He then became a sales…
Freelance furniture designer Stephen Clark (Clark & Co Design) believes good design should be accessible to all. Having built his career with the…
The MD of Roundhill Consultancy, Gareth boasts decades of strategic expertise in risk, compliance, ESG and quality. He previously led compliance at…
When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…
When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…
When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…
When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…
Warranty Expert says its Furniture+ offer is Ireland's first purpose-built furniture protection solution, combining comprehensive insurance coverage…
Gallery Direct's SS26 collection introduced over 500 new products across furniture, upholstery, wall decor, textiles, accessories, lighting and…
For that feeling of instant comfort, pillowtop mattresses are in a league of their own. Soft, sumptuous and unquestionably luxurious, these premium…
When unboxing a brand-new mattress, consumers are often greeted with a smell which could be a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing…
