As usual, the year's first issue is a bumper edition, featuring incisive articles, fresh products and a guide to the season's exhibitions.
Sofology founder Jason Tyldesley discusses his pioneering retail methods, and trend forecaster Caroline Till describes how she's helping the industry design for an urban future.
There's comprehensive coverage of the UK's key trade event – the January Furniture Show (and The Furniture Awards) – plus Spring Fair, the AIS Furniture Show and more.
We look at the new furnishings department at the Mailbox, Birmingham, go on location at Barker and Stonehouse, Guildford, and hear from our retailer panel in the annual Year in Review special.
In addition, there's expert advice on everything from GDPR to flammability regulations.
We hope you enjoy the issue – if you'd like a hard copy, contact us for details, or visit stand 4F25 at this year's January Furniture Show, taking place from 21st-24th. And please take the time to visit our advertisers – for example, this month's cover star, Hydeline Furniture, which will be present on stand 5C15.
