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Oct 27, 2026 Event Preview

Start the buying year with confidence at JFS '27

The furniture industry is preparing to come together once again as January Furniture Show (JFS) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 24-27th January…

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Oct 27, 2026 News

Budget must stop rising costs feeding inflation, says BRC-NIQ

According to BRC-NIQ, shop price inflation increased to 2.1% YoY in October – its highest level in two and a half years – against growth of 1.4% in…

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Oct 27, 2026 Resources

November's issue: Squaring the circle

IKEA opened its secondhand marketplace to the UK last month – but it’s not the only business exploring new ways to buy and sell used furniture.

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Oct 27, 2026 News

Magnet appoints store operations director

Magnet has promoted James Cheetham to store operations director to lead the next phase of its showroom transformation, as the kitchen specialist…

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NEWS


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Oct 27, 2026 News

Budget must stop rising costs feeding inflation, says BRC-NIQ

According to BRC-NIQ, shop price inflation increased to 2.1% YoY in October – its highest level in two and a half years – against growth of 1.4% in…

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Oct 27, 2026 News

Magnet appoints store operations director

Magnet has promoted James Cheetham to store operations director to lead the next phase of its showroom transformation, as the kitchen specialist…

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Oct 26, 2026 News

Consumers cut spending in September, says BRC

Responding to the latest ONS Retail Sales Index figures, Harvir Dhillon, lead economist at the British Retail Consortium (BRC), says: “The ONS retail…

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Oct 23, 2026 News

Oak Furnitureland's new Northampton store promises product debut

Oak Furnitureland will open the doors to its new showroom on Northampton’s Riverside Retail Park this Saturday (24th October). Opening weekend…


EVENTS


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Oct 27, 2026 Event Preview

Start the buying year with confidence at JFS '27

The furniture industry is preparing to come together once again as January Furniture Show (JFS) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 24-27th January…

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Oct 20, 2026 Event Preview

Excellence in Furniture Awards deadline extended

The Excellence in Furniture Awards return in 2027 after a sold-out inaugural event, and will see the furniture industry again gather to shine a…

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Oct 12, 2026 Event Preview

Discover what’s next at JFS

Registration is now open for the 37th January Furniture Show (JFS), returning to the NEC Birmingham from 24–27th January 2027.

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Oct 08, 2026 Event Preview

The Excellence in Furniture Awards are back

Monday 25th January – the midpoint of the January Furniture Show – will see the Excellence in Furniture Awards return to the NEC Birmingham,…


PROFILES


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Oct 02, 2026 Profiles

Celebrating 50 years of AIS

Independent retailers are stronger together – and, for 50 years, Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has been bringing independent retailers…

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Sept 28, 2026 Profiles

How Home Spirit modernised production while preserving craft

For premium furniture manufacturer Home Spirit, every metre of linen matters, writes cutting technology specialist Lectra …

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Sept 17, 2026 Profiles

French Bedroom celebrates 20 years of "unapologetically feminine design"

Female-founded furniture brand French Bedroom is celebrating two decades in business, "remaining self-funded and independent while championing…

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Sept 14, 2026 Profiles

Think Rugs celebrates 30 years of family business and growth

Family-run rug specialist Think Rugs is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of growth from a small family start-up into a modern…


INTERVIEWS


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Oct 23, 2026 Interviews

The younger Members driving progress at AIS

Reaching the 50-year milestone is certainly cause for celebration – but rather than dwelling on the past, Associated Independent Stores (AIS) is keen…

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Oct 19, 2026 Interviews

Simon Kent on building brands with AIS

Buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) believes that suppliers are the backbone of the independent retail sector, and it works closely with…

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Oct 07, 2026 Interviews

What membership means to AIS' long-serving retailers

Associated Independent Stores (AIS) may have turned 50, but some of its Member businesses are much, much older – and it’s telling how relevant the…

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Oct 06, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Paul Sheldon, Furniture To Go

Paul Sheldon is the director of sales and operations at Furniture To Go, a UK wholesale furniture supplier specialising in flatpack furniture and…


TRENDS


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Sept 28, 2026 Trends

Why the social kitchen matters to furniture retailers and designers

The kitchen is increasingly expected to support far more than food preparation – and for furniture retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and interior…

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Sept 14, 2026 Trends

Neville Johnson – fitted versus freestanding

Fitted furniture versus the freestanding alternatives? It is a decision that many deliberate when designing their homes. For Cari Bateman, senior…

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Sept 07, 2026 Trends

Ambiente takes a global view

Messe Frankfurt is taking its latest trend forecast beyond the confines of its Frankfurt exhibition grounds, bringing the Ambiente Trends 26+ to…

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Aug 19, 2026 Trends

In this month: August 2016 and 2021

From encouraging trading news to rapid retail roll-outs, Furniture News puts today’s issues in perspective, looking back at what happened in the…


PRODUCTS


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Oct 12, 2026 Products

Wren expands offer beyond kitchens and bedrooms

Wren is expanding beyond kitchens and bedrooms with its new Living collection, introducing fitted media walls, alcove storage, bookshelves,…

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Oct 09, 2026 Products

Sofas & Stuff partners with Harper’s Bazaar

Hearst UK has launched a new Harper’s Bazaar UK licensing partnership with Sofas & Stuff. The collection features Harper’s Bazaar UK-inspired…

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Oct 05, 2026 Products

Snap – finance that thinks differently

Snap Finance UK and Simba Sleep’s partnership demonstrates how inclusive, multi-lender retail credit strategies can unlock a significant sales boost,…

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Sept 07, 2026 Products

Delivering store roll-out distribution "on time, every time"

With over 50 years of combined experience, ADP Distribution promises reliable, cost-effective store roll-out distribution and project management…

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