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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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Nov 07, 2025 News

Manufacturer co-founder honoured with leadership award

Wrought Iron & Brass Beds, a family-run British manufacturer of handcrafted iron and brass bedsteads, has been recognised for its outstanding…

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Nov 07, 2025 Event Review

Hypnos hits the mark

This autumn, Hypnos not only announced its successful certification with Planet Mark as Net Zero Committed – making it the first bed industry brand…

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Nov 07, 2025 News

J Sainsbury outlines Argos' H1 progress

Across the 28 weeks ended 13th September 2025, Sainsbury’s sales (excluding fuel) were up 5.2%, with general merchandise and clothing sales up 3.3%.…

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NEWS


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Nov 07, 2025 News

Manufacturer co-founder honoured with leadership award

Wrought Iron & Brass Beds, a family-run British manufacturer of handcrafted iron and brass bedsteads, has been recognised for its outstanding…

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Nov 07, 2025 News

J Sainsbury outlines Argos' H1 progress

Across the 28 weeks ended 13th September 2025, Sainsbury’s sales (excluding fuel) were up 5.2%, with general merchandise and clothing sales up 3.3%.…

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Nov 07, 2025 News

Retail footfall decline softened in October, says BRC-Sensormatic

According to BRC-Sensormatic data, October marked the sixth month of falling retail footfall, with total UK footfall decreasing by 0.7% YoY, up from…

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Nov 06, 2025 News

Marks & Spencer's H1 results reflect impact of cyber attack

Marks & Spencer has shared its results for H1 (to 27th September 2025), outlining the impact of the cyber attack it suffered earlier this year, plus…


EVENTS


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Oct 21, 2025 Event Preview

Unlocking new opportunities for the KBB sector

"For decades, the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom (KBB) sector has thrived on innovation in design, supply, and technology," says the British Furniture…

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Oct 17, 2025 Event Preview

VIFA Expo enjoys national recognition

This year, VIFA Expo and its organiser Lien Minh Company achieved significant milestones, further cementing their position in Vietnam's furniture and…

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Oct 17, 2025 Event Preview

Interior design trends on show at idd cologne

From 26-29th October, Cologne will be transformed into a platform for high-end interior design, as the debut edition of idd cologne marks the launch…

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Oct 08, 2025 Event Preview

Registration now open for January Furniture Show

Visitor registration is now open for the January Furniture Show (JFS), the UK’s largest furniture and interiors trade event, which returns to NEC…


PROFILES


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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…

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Oct 28, 2025 Profiles

Maxfurn now fully operational in the UK

Dutch furniture business Maxfurn has announced that its UK and Ireland team is now fully operational.


INTERVIEWS


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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…

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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,…


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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