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Sept 12, 2025 News

Large shops at risk from proposed business rates changes, warns BRC

Some of Britain’s biggest shops, from supermarkets to department stores, face a fresh wave of closures if the Government forces large shops into its…

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Sept 12, 2025 Resources

Why durability matters to furniture shoppers

“Please excuse the mess, the kids are making memories.” Any home that bears this sign is bound to have scratches, stains, and pencil marks all over…

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Sept 12, 2025 Resources

Long Eaton – furniture hub

With the Autumn Long Point show upon us once again (15-17th September), Furniture News' Paul Farley revisits the exclusive supplement published with…

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Sept 12, 2025 Event Preview

Daro invites trade to preview its 2026 collections

Daro, a leading UK name in handcrafted rattan furniture and premium indoor and outdoor living collections, is inviting current partners and…

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NEWS


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Sept 12, 2025 News

Large shops at risk from proposed business rates changes, warns BRC

Some of Britain’s biggest shops, from supermarkets to department stores, face a fresh wave of closures if the Government forces large shops into its…

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Sept 12, 2025 News

Long-term investment dents JLP's H1 results

John Lewis Partnership has published its unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks ended 26th July 2025. Partnership sales grew to £6.2b, an…

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Sept 12, 2025 News

Laura Ashley returns to UK retail with new flagship store

Laura Ashley, the British fashion and home brand founded in 1953 by Laura and Bernard Ashley, will make its official return to bricks-and-mortar…

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Sept 11, 2025 News

Cox & Cox delivers strategic price reduction

Cox & Cox, the Somerset-based interiors brand known for its design-led collections, has announced a new pricing strategy in response to customer…


EVENTS


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Sept 12, 2025 Event Preview

Daro invites trade to preview its 2026 collections

Daro, a leading UK name in handcrafted rattan furniture and premium indoor and outdoor living collections, is inviting current partners and…

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Sept 11, 2025 Event Preview

Festival of Upholstery coming to Sandhurst

The Festival of Upholstery, a two-day trade exhibition including live demonstrations, talks and lectures, with access to representatives from the…

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Sept 11, 2025 Event Preview

FDI – the "beating heart of design" comes to Istanbul

Original designs, bold ideas, and sustainable solutions that inspire interior spaces – especially in furniture – are set to come together in Istanbul…

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Sept 11, 2025 Event Preview

Memory foam with energy and elasticity, from Kaymed

Kaymed, the brand behind Gel-infused memory foam, is once again setting out to redefine the category at this year's Bed Show (stand B10), with…


PROFILES


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Sept 10, 2025 Profiles

Vetigraph puts The Hastings Sofa Company at the cutting edge

When The Hastings Sofa Company recognised a need to modernise its manufacturing processes, it turned to cutting-edge technology provider Vetigraph…

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Sept 04, 2025 Profiles

Highgrove Beds plays the long game

It has been another busy year for the Liversedge-based Highgrove Beds, with ongoing investment in new people, products and processes. Bed Buyer asked…

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Aug 21, 2025 Profiles

Scottish stockists go Wilde for Taylors tie-up

This year’s Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) saw rustic/reclaimed cabinet specialist Taylors Creative Living launch a supply partnership with Wilde…

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Aug 20, 2025 Profiles

Enchanted House Beds – a "rising star"

Enchanted House Beds, based on the edge of Dartmoor, describes itself as "a rising star in British bedmaking".


INTERVIEWS


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Aug 25, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Brian McCann

Describing itself as the purveyor of “Ireland’s most popular bed”, DFI Beds is based just outside Coalisland in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland,…

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Aug 22, 2025 Interviews

How Sofa Club stays ahead of the curve

Founded in 2012 by Louis Rose and Tom O’Neill, Sofa Club set out to redefine the sofa shopping experience, disrupting the traditional notions of…

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Aug 20, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: John Tuton

Coming to the industry in 2009 from a medical sales background, John (now the CEO of Blue Dragon Assets)  founded the Mammoth brand to “improve lives…

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Aug 06, 2025 Interviews

Defining Swedish design – an interview with Bo Hellberg

Swedish design has long received recognition and, as a style revered amongst homeowners and designers, continues to gain momentum in 2025, writes…


TRENDS


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Jul 22, 2025 Trends

Balancing form and function in the era of clutter-free living

The modern home is intentionally designed, where every piece of furniture serves a dual purpose, and furniture is not only used as decoration, but…

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Jun 27, 2025 Trends

How sustainable design and care practices are transforming furniture

The furniture industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how people think about product lifecycles, writes Loctite. No longer content with the…

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May 20, 2025 Trends

Furniture Makers announces 2025's Design Guild Mark holders

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced this year's Design Guild Mark holders.

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Apr 23, 2025 Trends

Sliding patio doors – stylish, functional, and on-trend for 2025

As modern homeowners place increasing importance on open-plan layouts and indoor-outdoor integration, sliding patio doors have become much more than…


PRODUCTS


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Sept 03, 2025 Products

Investor seeks opportunities in furniture

A company director and MD with an extensive history and experience in furniture and bed companies, upholstery and manufacturing, is looking to buy…

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Sept 02, 2025 Products

Trade finance with a difference

For businesses that need to fulfil an order yet have a cash shortfall, or have secured a bigger customer and need more funds, Wellspring Business…

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Aug 05, 2025 Products

Enhancing customer bedroom comfort with upholstered bed frames

Transforming your customer's bedroom into a cosy retreat requires thoughtful design and key elements that enhance relaxation, writes marketing expert…

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Jul 22, 2025 Products

Meridian's fabrics combine design and durability

Meridian Upholstery says it is committed to introducing innovation fabrics that combine trend-forward design with outstanding durability.

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