In the early 2020s, a global pandemic changed everything, and the furniture industry faced a cruel irony – demand for home goods soared, but most were unable to meet it. Factories shut down, borders and shipping routes closed, and the shortcomings in every supply chain became painfully evident.
In the March issue of Furniture News, several businesses explain how their sourcing methods have evolved following this upheaval – have they changed for good, or reverted to form?
For those who like their supply chains close to home, we preview the Furniture Component Expo, which has quickly established itself as a key outing for British furnituremakers.
And we haven’t forgotten those buying opportunities that have already taken place, as you’ll find highlights from INDX Furniture, Spring Fair, and the year’s main event, the January Furniture Show, which saw some 350 guests don their glad rags for the inaugural Excellence in Furniture Awards – we celebrate the winners in this month’s issue.
On top of that, we’re exploring the field of aftersales, HSL’s Leanne Eastwood talks about the groups’ contemporary retail brand LIVHOME, and you’ll find a summary of the issues dominating our headlines five and 10 years ago.
Read it here.
