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Apr 17, 2026 Resources

NBF launches B2C mattress replacement campaign

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on the bed trade to support its May Be Time for a New Mattress campaign next month, which raises…

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Apr 13, 2026 Resources

IP at a crossroads

Although Anti Copying in Design (ACID) welcomes the Government’s rethink on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP), there’s…

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Apr 10, 2026 Resources

Pubs yes, retailers no?

Why should pubs enjoy business rates relief, and not retailers? Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (bira), argues…

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Apr 07, 2026 Resources

Updated FIRA flammability guide offers regulatory change support

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has released a new edition of its flammability guide, Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in…

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Apr 07, 2026 Resources

Is outdoor lighting the upsell your garden furniture range is missing?

The outdoor living category has had a strong few years, writes Ivana Soldat – most furniture retailers with any kind of garden range know this…

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Mar 31, 2026 Resources

The best UK mid-century sources for the professional home office

As the line between home and the workplace continues to dissolve, consumers aren’t just shopping for desks and chairs, writes wellbeing and…

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Mar 31, 2026 Resources

How furniture brands can get faster launch-ready visuals

Today's furniture brands can prepare launch-ready collection visuals for trade presentations, ecommerce and catalogues before samples and photoshoots…

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Mar 27, 2026 Resources

April's issue: Speaking up

When Tony Attard was named chair of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC), he delivered an impassioned speech at the Houses of Parliament,…

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Mar 20, 2026 Resources

When the going gets tough …

Times may be tough for your business – but that’s no excuse for dropping the ball, argues Simon Williams, the head of marketing and membership at the…

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Mar 20, 2026 Resources

When is a director not a director?

The furniture industry is built on long-term relationships, family ownership and teams where senior staff often take responsibility far beyond their…

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Mar 16, 2026 Resources

The part customers never forget

Clare Bailey – retail consultant, speaker, and the founder of The Retail Champion – works closely with independent retailers and multi-site…

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Mar 16, 2026 Resources

Popular modular sofa configurations for open-plan living

Open-plan homes ask more of a sofa than a closed-off lounge ever did. It has to anchor the room, shape movement, define zones and help one large…

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