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Apr 17, 2025 Resources

The seasonal sales dilemma

Promotional sales have long been a mainstay of UK furniture retail. Manufacturers flex to fulfil them, retailers set their watches by them, and…

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Apr 17, 2025 News

Furniture helps drive Dunelm's sales growth in Q3

Dunelm reports that it enjoyed strong sales growth of +6.3% (to £462m) in Q3 (ended 29th March 2025), with broad-based growth across its homewares…

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Apr 16, 2025 News

BFA recruits Richard Naylor to steer sustainability drive

The British Furniture Association (BFA) has announced that it is working with Richard Naylor of Hawksfield to provide sustainability support for its…

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Apr 15, 2025 Resources

Boost for retailers as property sales rise by +9%

The demographic profile of homemovers in Q1 2025 has shifted considerably from the same period in 2024, with a growing number of older and more…

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NEWS


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Apr 17, 2025 News

Furniture helps drive Dunelm's sales growth in Q3

Dunelm reports that it enjoyed strong sales growth of +6.3% (to £462m) in Q3 (ended 29th March 2025), with broad-based growth across its homewares…

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Apr 16, 2025 News

BFA recruits Richard Naylor to steer sustainability drive

The British Furniture Association (BFA) has announced that it is working with Richard Naylor of Hawksfield to provide sustainability support for its…

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Apr 15, 2025 News

NBF encourages bed trade to join May campaign

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on the bed trade to support its May awareness campaign, May Be Time for a New Mattress, aimed at…

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Apr 11, 2025 News

John Lewis celebrates home range with new publication

This month, John Lewis is launching a new, glossy home publication called Foundation, which will be published bi-annually, an investment in its Home…


EVENTS


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Apr 10, 2025 Event Preview

Big Shots celebrates 30th anniversary this summer

Big Shots, the furnishing industry’s clay pigeon shoot in aid of industry charity The Furniture Makers’ Company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary…

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Apr 10, 2025 Event Preview

Connecting the South East Asian furniture market to the world

According to a March 2025 report by CSIL (Milan), Vietnam ranked sixth globally in the production – and second globally in exports – of furniture…

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Apr 09, 2025 Event Preview

Inspiring Makers event aims to shape future of design

The advent of AI, gender inclusion, diversity and sustainability are some of the key themes covered at this year’s Inspiring Makers event being held…

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Apr 04, 2025 Event Preview

INDX Beds promises a journey of discovery

Retail inspiration and industry innovation await, as INDX Beds returns to Cranmore Park, Solihull from 29-30th April (AIS members only on the 29th).…


PROFILES


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Apr 14, 2025 Profiles

Sleepeezee ascendant

Fresh from celebrating its centenary, and now under new ownership, bedmaker Sleepeezee is moving up in the world with a comprehensive brand refresh…

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Apr 10, 2025 Profiles

Claimlane turns warranty claims into sales at Design Concept

In a recent webinar focused on turning claims into sales in the furniture industry, warranty claims and returns platform Claimlane hosted Anders…

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Apr 09, 2025 Profiles

Simba praised for sustainability initiatives

Thursday, 12th March marked an important day for this month’s cover star Simba, whose commitment to circularity has earned it a prestigious edie…

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Mar 03, 2025 Profiles

Swoon levels up returns and claims

When Swoon saw an opportunity to refine its aftersales service by finding better ways to manage claims and supplier interactions, it turned to…


INTERVIEWS


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Apr 09, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Jonathan Creese, Gillies

Having worked in various roles at Marks and Spencer in Aberdeen for nine years, Jonathan joined independent furniture retailer Gillies of Broughty…

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Mar 25, 2025 Interviews

Form and function, to the Nth Degree

With a flagship showroom soon to open in London’s design district, Nth Degree Clerkenwell has come to market with a refined outdoor furniture…

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Mar 24, 2025 Interviews

Swyft thinking from Keiran Hewkin

Earlier this year, sofa-in-a-box pioneer Swyft announced its expansion into Germany, fuelled by a £10m investment from new owner Sleep Brands. Here,…

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Feb 25, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Anthony Joyce, Wolf Components

Bed industry veteran Anthony was the MD of Gateway Systems from 1979, and joined Leggett & Platt in 1998, where he ascended to the role of president,…


TRENDS


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Feb 27, 2025 Trends

2025’s top furniture trends – what’s in and what’s out

More homeowners are discovering surprising ways to blend functionality with natural elements – from integrated water features powered by a…

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Feb 19, 2025 Trends

Interior design trends, city by city

Consumers up and down the country are bringing in the new year by giving their home a facelift – but which trends are proving most popular going into…

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Jan 31, 2025 Trends

Trend forecast 2025-26: Feather & Black

Furniture News has again collated insights from some of the industry’s top trend forecasters to help inform and inspire your buying, marketing and…

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Jan 19, 2025 Trends

Trend forecast 2025-26: Amy Pelan, Press Loft

Forget tea leaves, astrology and crystal balls – if you really want an idea of what’s in (and out) in furniture, you’ve come to the right place!…


PRODUCTS


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Mar 28, 2025 Products

Ex-Serene sales manager seeks own bed range

Ex-Serene Furnishings sales manager with over 35 years in the industry, Stephen Macalister, says he is looking to expand his own range of products…

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Mar 28, 2025 Products

Image Furnishings excels across motion, static and accent seating

Image Furnishings' 2025 collection introduces a range of motion sofas designed for "ultimate relaxation", says the supplier.

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Mar 28, 2025 Products

New recliners epitomise Sofa Source's advanced offer

Sofa Source says it continues to set new standards in comfort, style, and innovation: "With an exceptional range of high-quality sofas, the brand has…

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Mar 21, 2025 Products

Smash retail sales records with digital advertising, says Greenwood

How can retailers overcome the digital revolution, "the great marketing challenge of the 21st century"? Bernard Eaton, MD of sales promotion…

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