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LATEST ARTICLES


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May 08, 2026 News

aquaclean aims to boost brand awareness with consumer campaign

Media Bounty, the B Corp integrated agency, has today launched ‘there’s an easier way to protect your sofa’ for easy-to-clean sofa fabric brand,…

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May 08, 2026 News

Woolroom honoured with King's Award for Enterprise

Woolroom, a British sleep specialist known for its natural wool bedding essentials, has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in the…

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May 08, 2026 News

April's retail footfall highlights fragility of the sector's recovery, say BRC-Sensormatic

Retail is facing mounting pressure, as store footfall saw a sharp decline in April – against strong comparatives from last year, when easter fell in…

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May 08, 2026 Resources

Why London's premium residential market is outgrowing off-the-shelf furniture

London's prime residential market has long been a world apart in price terms, writes lifestyle expert Annie Button – and increasingly, it's a world…

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NEWS


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May 08, 2026 News

aquaclean aims to boost brand awareness with consumer campaign

Media Bounty, the B Corp integrated agency, has today launched ‘there’s an easier way to protect your sofa’ for easy-to-clean sofa fabric brand,…

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May 08, 2026 News

Woolroom honoured with King's Award for Enterprise

Woolroom, a British sleep specialist known for its natural wool bedding essentials, has been honoured with the King’s Award for Enterprise in the…

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May 08, 2026 News

April's retail footfall highlights fragility of the sector's recovery, say BRC-Sensormatic

Retail is facing mounting pressure, as store footfall saw a sharp decline in April – against strong comparatives from last year, when easter fell in…

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May 07, 2026 News

Two-thirds of mattresses from outside the UK and EU non-compliant, finds NBF/EBIA

A new investigation, Project Phoenix, has uncovered that several major online retailers are selling mattresses that do not comply with UK fire…


EVENTS


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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…

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Apr 17, 2026 Event Preview

"Elevate your business" at INDX Beds, says AIS

Associated Independent Stores (AIS) urges retailers looking to stay ahead in the competitive sleep and bedroom furniture market to attend the INDX…


PROFILES


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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…

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May 07, 2026 Profiles

Bradbery & Cooke – looking ahead while staying true

At the heart of Britain’s furniture manufacturing tradition lies a story built on continuity, expertise, and a deep respect for craftsmanship – and…

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May 01, 2026 Profiles

Heritage and evolution at Wade Spring

Few towns in the UK furniture industry carry the weight of heritage quite like Long Eaton. For over a century, it has been home to skilled makers,…

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Apr 17, 2026 Profiles

Glasswells reflects on 80 years of business

East Anglian department store Glasswells is celebrating its 80th anniversary with special events and exclusive birthday savings across every…


INTERVIEWS


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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…

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Mar 30, 2026 Interviews

Get Laid Beds marries tradition and turnover

Founded by an architect and a carpenter in 2012, Get Laid Beds promises quality furniture that’s built to last – and if the Leicestershire vertical’s…

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Mar 17, 2026 Interviews

Steering the sleep sector

In November’s issue, Furniture News celebrated the winners of the 2025 NBF Bed Industry Awards in a comprehensive feature, and asked each what the…


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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