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Mar 31, 2026 News

FIRA appoints new GM

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) announced today that the FIRA council has appointed Chris Hayward as FIRA GM with immediate…

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Mar 31, 2026 News

Sofa Brands International "moving in the right direction"

Sofa Brands International (SBI) has released its statuary accounts for the year ending 30th June 2025, and reports a 53% increase in profitability.…

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Mar 31, 2026 News

Shop price inflation subdued for now, report BRC-NIQ

Shop price inflation was subdued in March, increasing to 1.2% YoY, against growth of 1.1% in February, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price…

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Mar 30, 2026 News

West Elm partners with "defining Gen Z voice"

West Elm has announced a new collection in collaboration with content creator and entrepreneur Emma Chamberlain.

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Mar 30, 2026 News

Vote now in this year's Readers’ Choice Awards

At Furniture News, we try not to play favourites – but we’re quite happy to share yours! Our Readers’ Choice Awards are back, giving you another…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Very expands own-brand home proposition

Digital retailer Very, which is operated by The Very Group, is expanding its own-brand proposition with the launch of The Very Collection Home.

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Next reveals strong results but plans for disruption

In the retail group's latest results report, Next chairman Michael Roney describes the 12-month period ended January 2026 as "very good year", which…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Blinds2Go marks 25 years with new brand identity

Made-to-measure blinds and curtain retailer Blinds2Go has unveiled a new brand identity it says reflects a more design-led position, "distinguishing…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Fear of price rises dents consumer confidence

Expectations of further sharp price rises are driving a ripple of fear among consumers, says GfK, whose Consumer Confidence Index was down two points…

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Mar 27, 2026 News

Gillies' Alistair Philp to retire

After almost 46 years in the furniture trade, Alistair Philp, sales director at retailer Gillies, is to retire from day-to-day involvement in the…

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Mar 26, 2026 News

Sofa Club to open at Newcastle's Metrocentre this Easter

On Good Friday (3rd April), Sofa Club will expand its retail presence with the opening of a brand-new showroom at Unit 4A, Metro Oasis, Metrocentre,…

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Mar 25, 2026 News

Land of Beds named Cheshire's Outstanding Family Business

North West bed and mattress retailer Land of Beds has been named Cheshire's Outstanding Family Business of the year, picking up the High Sheriff's…

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