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Nov 21, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Garry Preston, TR Hayes

Garry Preston left school in 1980 and went straight into the furniture industry – and says he “still loves every day of it!” He spent over 30 years…

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Nov 21, 2025 News

November sees consumer confidence ebb

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell by two points to -19 in November. All measures declined from October’s results – the Major Purchase…

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Nov 20, 2025 News

French Bedroom looks back at record-breaking year

Female-founded furniture brand, French Bedroom, has announced a record-breaking year of performance, with revenues up 30% YoY and profits increasing…

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Nov 20, 2025 Event Preview

More to discover at JFS

The January Furniture Show (JFS) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 18th-21st January. As the place where new-season ranges are revealed, JFS…

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NEWS


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Nov 21, 2025 News

November sees consumer confidence ebb

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell by two points to -19 in November. All measures declined from October’s results – the Major Purchase…

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Nov 20, 2025 News

French Bedroom looks back at record-breaking year

Female-founded furniture brand, French Bedroom, has announced a record-breaking year of performance, with revenues up 30% YoY and profits increasing…

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Nov 19, 2025 News

Barker and Stonehouse partners with Jarrolds

Furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse has announced a new partnership with award-winning Norwich department store, Jarrolds. The collaboration…

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Nov 19, 2025 News

Social media the biggest influence on young adults’ interiors, reports Sofology

A study of 2,000 UK adults, conducted by Sofology as part of its new Sofological Studies report, has revealed that Brits aged 18-34 are turning to…


EVENTS


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Nov 20, 2025 Event Preview

More to discover at JFS

The January Furniture Show (JFS) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 18th-21st January. As the place where new-season ranges are revealed, JFS…

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Nov 19, 2025 Event Preview

Furniture Makers invites industry professionals to Festive Mixer

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is inviting professionals from across the…

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Nov 18, 2025 Event Preview

BFA announces Future of Furniture Awards 2026 judges

A panel of experts has been assembled to judge the 2026 Future of Furniture Awards, hosted by the British Furniture Association (BFA).

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Nov 17, 2025 Event Preview

Excellence in Furniture Awards shortlist revealed

The Excellence in Furniture Awards, in partnership with Snap Finance, has revealed the shortlist for its inaugural ceremony, celebrating some of the…


PROFILES


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Nov 17, 2025 Profiles

Inside QLS' upgraded showroom

In September, Quality Lounge Suites (QLS), a family-run business specialising in high-end furniture, unveiled its newly refurbished Watford showroom,…

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Nov 07, 2025 Profiles

Loaf – welcome home

Loaf’s laid-back approach to retail has long made its stores popular with furniture shoppers. With the opening this summer of its 11th ‘shack’ (its…

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Oct 31, 2025 Profiles

Perfect Dreams celebrates 20 years in beds

Family-run retailer Perfect Dreams, which operates three stores in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, is celebrating 20 years in the bed business.

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Oct 29, 2025 Profiles

FTG and Actona launch stock-free sofa offer

Two years ago, Furniture To Go (FTG) and Actona Group joined forces, forging a partnership that they say has “transformed” the UK and Irish B2B…


INTERVIEWS


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Nov 21, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Garry Preston, TR Hayes

Garry Preston left school in 1980 and went straight into the furniture industry – and says he “still loves every day of it!” He spent over 30 years…

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Oct 31, 2025 Interviews

Castlery takes considered approach to UK market

Singaporean furniture vertical Castlery launched online in the UK this autumn, a pop-up event during London Design Week marking the brand's first…

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Oct 02, 2025 Interviews

Vispring’s Martin Gill talks international growth

Trump’s tariffs may have tempered global expansion, but Vispring’s international growth continues apace. The Plymouth-based luxury bed brand has…

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Oct 01, 2025 Interviews

Getting personal: Hannah Shore, Mattress Online

Hannah started her career working on a two-year research project with Silentnight and the University of Central Lancashire, exploring the…


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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Oct 31, 2025 Products

Välinge’s Threespine technology powers Forte's new system

Välinge Innovation has announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Polish furniture giant Forte, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers…

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Oct 24, 2025 Products

Shire Beds drives innovation, partnership and performance

Shire Beds continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted and forward-thinking bedding manufacturers, capping an…

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Oct 23, 2025 Products

Sleepeezee's stand-out Bed Show launches

Following a successful Bed Show, Sleepeezee reflects on "an event filled with exciting highlights, industry-leading designs, and a celebration of the…

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Oct 22, 2025 Products

Mobus introduces post-bromine FR technology

Mobus Fabrics says it is leading the post-bromine movement with its new FR technology, PurePass.

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