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Nov 13, 2026 Resources

The hidden cost of deciding what’s sold online

For most retailers, posting furniture online is a costly business – which means some ranges end up consigned solely to the showroom. Pavir Patel, the…

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Nov 13, 2026 Resources

Poundland collapse could leave thousands out of pocket

Poundland's financial troubles could leave businesses owed thousands of pounds facing a fight to recover their money, warns insolvency expert Molly…

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Nov 11, 2026 Resources

NBF campaign highlights dangers of unknown mattress brands

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on the bed trade to support a new consumer awareness campaign highlighting the risks of buying unknown…

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Nov 09, 2026 Resources

What's slowing down your product pages?

Peak means extra footfall, and in ecommerce that spike in website traffic can expose even the smallest flaws. At a time in which minor delays in…

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Nov 09, 2026 Resources

Who gets the second sale?

The growing interest in recycled, reclaimed and pre-owned furniture isn't simply a sustainability story. Clare Bailey, founder of The Retail Champion…

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Nov 06, 2026 Resources

Furniture retailers letting AI shoppers in before Black Friday, says Blend

According to a YouGov report on Black Friday shopping, planned AI use among UK shoppers has almost doubled in a year, from 19% in 2025 to 34% in…

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Nov 05, 2026 Resources

What a Chesterfield sofa specification should tell the buyer

Chesterfield sofas are easy to recognise and surprisingly difficult to compare, writes Designer Sofas 4U – deep buttoning, rolled arms and a low back…

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Nov 03, 2026 Resources

Busy doesn’t always mean profitable

In retail, it’s easy to fall into the trap of working harder, not smarter. In the second of his series exploring the fundamentals of independent…

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Nov 02, 2026 Resources

Retail suppliers urged to watch payment risk as Christmas nears

Suppliers to the retail sector are being urged to monitor payment risk closely as businesses enter the critical Christmas trading period against a…

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Oct 30, 2026 Resources

Supplement: Bed Industry Awards 2026-27

Each year, the National Bed Federation (NBF) Bed Industry Awards recognise the industry’s best and brightest – and Furniture News presents the…

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Oct 28, 2026 Resources

Does this year's Budget go far enough for retail?

Chancellor John Healey revealed the Government's Budget today (in a more controlled manner than last year's announcement). With pressure to justify…

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Oct 28, 2026 Resources

Furniture take-back and showroom resets bring waste duties of their own

Collecting a customer's old sofa on delivery or clearing last season's displays creates waste obligations that sit alongside the sale, and several…

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