After Laura Ashley’s UK retail operation went into administration in 2020, it was only a matter of time before we saw the quintessentially British brand’s furniture and homewares back in-store. In November’s issue, Furniture News catches up with UK VP Poppy Marshall-Lawton for an exclusive take on Laura Ashley’s ambitious Lakeside flagship.
Dominating the issue is our exhaustive celebration of the NBF Bed Industry Awards 2025-26. We deliver our most in-depth take on the programme to date, including insights from triumphant spokespeople, views from the judges, and details of the products and processes leading the way in British beds.
We’ve reviews from the Bed Show itself (plus Long Point and the Autumn Furniture Show), a progress update from cover star Hypnos, and the lowdown on QLS’ refurbished Watford showroom.
You’ll also find advice on everything from supplier contracts and sales training to market differentiation and the psychology of shopping – and, as the autumn Budget looms, our regular contributors’ take on how April’s business cost increases have impacted them so far.
Read November's issue here.
