As well as opportunities to give back to the industry, membership of The Furniture Makers’ Company – the City of London livery company and charity…
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No matter the furniture’s quality, poor aftersales service delivery can ruin the whole buying experience – so why do so many of the biggest retailers…
Efficiency gains could help UK furniture manufacturers recover their margins and put them on a firm footing for 2026, according to the latest…
Airbnb owners – your guests' quality night's sleep should be your top priority, says Steve Pickering, the ‘unorthodox’ CEO of independent bed retail…
First impressions are crucial – and this holds true for retail brands as much as bestselling novels, says business growth and development consultant…
With a new year upon us, January’s issue celebrates the joy of newness – it’s the lifeblood of our industry, and now’s the perfect moment to embrace…
How are independent retailers will set to shape the high street in 2026? Charlotte Broadbent, UK GM at shopping platform Faire, shares her thoughts …
These days, thanks to accessible technology and the internet, global exposure is within everyone’s reach, writes business growth and development…
Nearly a quarter of UK shoppers (23%) have returned large furniture items within the last two years, with 73% stating that’s 'just how online…
In the second of an exclusive series of columns taken from her new book, The Science of Shopping, retail expert Kate Hardcastle explains how, from…
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