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Jan 16, 2026 Resources

The silence that sours the sale

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…

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Jan 12, 2026 Resources

Furniture manufacturers see sales dip despite efficiency drive, says Unleashed

Efficiency gains could help UK furniture manufacturers recover their margins and put them on a firm footing for 2026, according to the latest…

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Jan 12, 2026 Resources

Great decor, terrible mattress

Airbnb owners – your guests' quality night's sleep should be your top priority, says Steve Pickering, the ‘unorthodox’ CEO of independent bed retail…

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Jan 08, 2026 Resources

Your book cover is being judged

First impressions are crucial – and this holds true for retail brands as much as bestselling novels, says business growth and development consultant…

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Jan 05, 2026 Resources

January's issue: In with the new

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…

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Dec 15, 2025 Resources

How will independent retailers shape the high street in 2026?

How are independent retailers will set to shape the high street in 2026? Charlotte Broadbent, UK GM at shopping platform Faire, shares her thoughts …

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Dec 11, 2025 Resources

Your store’s 15 minutes of fame

These days, thanks to accessible technology and the internet, global exposure is within everyone’s reach, writes business growth and development…

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Dec 09, 2025 Resources

More shoppers now try, buy and return furniture, reports Fixtuur

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…

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Dec 08, 2025 Resources

The evolution of retail

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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Dec 04, 2025 Resources

How has your approach to sourcing/buying changed this year?

What do you think? From emerging trends to the latest business principles, Furniture News is setting out to gauge the trade’s feelings on a variety…

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Dec 03, 2025 Resources

The UK furniture industry’s state of play

The latest edition of the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) Statistics Digest for the UK Furniture Industry, published this autumn, is a…

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Nov 27, 2025 Resources

How ESG is reshaping furniture retail

Circular design and digital traceability are fast becoming important watchwords across the furniture sector, as consumer demand and new regulatory…

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