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Sept 26, 2025 Event Preview

Industry experts to judge Excellence in Furniture Awards

As the entry deadline approaches for the Excellence in Furniture Awards 2026, anticipation is building ahead of the inaugural ceremony, taking place…

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Sept 26, 2025 Event Preview

Stage set for “dynamic” Autumn Furniture Show

In a change from its usual Tuesday-Wednesday schedule, this year’s Autumn Furniture Show will take place on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October at…

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Sept 26, 2025 Resources

The right time to buy a sofa for Christmas

Christmas may seem a while off, but shoppers who buy their furniture too late may find they’ve missed the window for delivery in time for the…

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Sept 25, 2025 News

Government risks “losing the battle against inflation” says BRC

A new survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggests growing concerns about the cost of living in the year ahead. The survey of 2,000 people,…

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NEWS


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Sept 25, 2025 News

Government risks “losing the battle against inflation” says BRC

A new survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggests growing concerns about the cost of living in the year ahead. The survey of 2,000 people,…

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Sept 25, 2025 News

Oak Furnitureland opens new Coventry showroom

Oak Furnitureland, Britain’s biggest hardwood furniture retailer, is unveiling a new showroom at Alvis Retail Park in Coventry, which will open its…

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Sept 25, 2025 News

DFS delivers "resilient" trading performance in FY25

In its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 29th June 2025, DFS Furniture says it has achieved "significant profit growth and reduction in…

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Sept 25, 2025 News

Breasley partners with Wrexham AFC

Breasley (UK) has announced a new partnership with Wrexham AFC, becoming the club’s official mattress and pillow supplier.


EVENTS


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Sept 26, 2025 Event Preview

Industry experts to judge Excellence in Furniture Awards

As the entry deadline approaches for the Excellence in Furniture Awards 2026, anticipation is building ahead of the inaugural ceremony, taking place…

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Sept 26, 2025 Event Preview

Stage set for “dynamic” Autumn Furniture Show

In a change from its usual Tuesday-Wednesday schedule, this year’s Autumn Furniture Show will take place on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October at…

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Sept 18, 2025 Event Preview

Excellence in Furniture Awards outlines new categories

The newly elevated Excellence in Furniture Awards will make its debut on Monday 19th January 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham, in conjunction with the…

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Sept 17, 2025 Event Preview

Bed Show bound

The NBF Bed Show returns to The International Centre, Telford, from 23rd-24th September. Organised by the National Bed Federation – the trade…


PROFILES


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Sept 10, 2025 Profiles

Vetigraph puts The Hastings Sofa Company at the cutting edge

When The Hastings Sofa Company recognised a need to modernise its manufacturing processes, it turned to cutting-edge technology provider Vetigraph…

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Sept 04, 2025 Profiles

Highgrove Beds plays the long game

It has been another busy year for the Liversedge-based Highgrove Beds, with ongoing investment in new people, products and processes. Bed Buyer asked…

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Aug 21, 2025 Profiles

Scottish stockists go Wilde for Taylors tie-up

This year’s Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) saw rustic/reclaimed cabinet specialist Taylors Creative Living launch a supply partnership with Wilde…

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Aug 20, 2025 Profiles

Enchanted House Beds – a "rising star"

Enchanted House Beds, based on the edge of Dartmoor, describes itself as "a rising star in British bedmaking".


INTERVIEWS


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Aug 25, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Brian McCann

Describing itself as the purveyor of “Ireland’s most popular bed”, DFI Beds is based just outside Coalisland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland,…

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Aug 22, 2025 Interviews

How Sofa Club stays ahead of the curve

Founded in 2012 by Louis Rose and Tom O’Neill, Sofa Club set out to redefine the sofa shopping experience, disrupting the traditional notions of…

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Aug 20, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: John Tuton

Coming to the industry in 2009 from a medical sales background, John (now the CEO of Blue Dragon Assets)  founded the Mammoth brand to “improve lives…

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Aug 06, 2025 Interviews

Defining Swedish design – an interview with Bo Hellberg

Swedish design has long received recognition and, as a style revered amongst homeowners and designers, continues to gain momentum in 2025, writes…


TRENDS


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Jul 22, 2025 Trends

Balancing form and function in the era of clutter-free living

The modern home is intentionally designed, where every piece of furniture serves a dual purpose, and furniture is not only used as decoration, but…

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Jun 27, 2025 Trends

How sustainable design and care practices are transforming furniture

The furniture industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how people think about product lifecycles, writes Loctite. No longer content with the…

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May 20, 2025 Trends

Furniture Makers announces 2025's Design Guild Mark holders

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced this year's Design Guild Mark holders.

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Apr 23, 2025 Trends

Sliding patio doors – stylish, functional, and on-trend for 2025

As modern homeowners place increasing importance on open-plan layouts and indoor-outdoor integration, sliding patio doors have become much more than…


PRODUCTS


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Sept 19, 2025 Products

Buyline launches innovative Loan Management Platform

PoS finance specialist Buyline has announced the launch of its Loan Management Platform, designed to "revolutionise how furniture retailers and their…

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Sept 17, 2025 Products

Kaymed's new smart foam gives retailers the edge

Kaymed, the brand behind Gel-infused memory foam, is once again promising to redefine the category with Energize, a breakthrough comfort layer that…

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Sept 03, 2025 Products

Investor seeks opportunities in furniture

A company director and MD with an extensive history and experience in furniture and bed companies, upholstery and manufacturing, is looking to buy…

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Sept 02, 2025 Products

Trade finance with a difference

For businesses that need to fulfil an order yet have a cash shortfall, or have secured a bigger customer and need more funds, Wellspring Business…

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