24 July 2026, 19:07

LATEST ARTICLES


Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 Products

Harrington Mill trade showroom available

A unique opportunity has arisen to take a 3,815 sqft trade showroom in the Harrington Mill building, Long Eaton.

Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Ian Priestley

Furniture technologist Ian Priestley has worked with some of the biggest brands in the business. He started his furniture degree in the mid-90s, and…

Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 Profiles

Made Smarter helping drive digital transformation

SME furniture and joinery manufacturers are investing in digital technologies to improve productivity, create new jobs and strengthen competitiveness…

Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 News

Retail sales shone in June, reports BRC

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

Sign up to the Furniture News mailing list

Through our various channels in print and online, we strive to keep our readers abreast of the latest developments in the UK domestic furniture and furnishings trade, while broadcasting relevant third-party messages.

Sign up now

NEWS


Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 News

Retail sales shone in June, reports BRC

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

Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 News

July sees largest consumer confidence jump since 2023

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index was up six points to -17 in July, as a 'Burnham bounce', sunshine and football success lifted the mood…

Alt text here
Jul 22, 2026 News

Bensons launches workplace finance platform

Bensons for Beds has launched workplace finance provider Stream, following feedback through Great Place To Work and its Sleep Council that teams…

Alt text here
Jul 22, 2026 News

Sofology partners with Calia Italia

Sofology has announced an exclusive partnership with Italian upholstery company Calia Italia, bringing a new collection of authentic made-in-Italy…


EVENTS


Alt text here
Jul 23, 2026 Event Preview

NBF reveals expanded product award judging panel

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced a refreshed and expanded line-up of judges for its Bed Product and Component Product of the Year…

Alt text here
Jul 15, 2026 Event Preview

Tickets now available for Bed Industry Awards dinner

Tickets are available for the Bed Industry Awards ceremony and gala dinner, taking place on 22nd September at The International Centre, Telford.

Alt text here
Jul 15, 2026 Event Preview

Vietnam show to bring more to the market

Building on the success of the last year's edition, which show organiser Lien Minh Co says attracted 9,000 visitors from 67 countries, the fourth…

Alt text here
Jul 07, 2026 Event Preview

Discover Long Eaton ahead of autumn's Long Point show

Long Point, Long Eaton's quality furniture showcase, returns from 14-16th September, and trade professionals interested in visiting for the first…


PROFILES


Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 Profiles

Made Smarter helping drive digital transformation

SME furniture and joinery manufacturers are investing in digital technologies to improve productivity, create new jobs and strengthen competitiveness…

Alt text here
Jul 09, 2026 Profiles

Trust, care and protection – Staingard at 20

At a time when retailers face relentless pressure from changing consumer expectations, rising competition and increased costs, Staingard – which is…

Alt text here
Jul 08, 2026 Profiles

The enduring appeal of British-made furniture

The best of British is back in Furniture News' spotlight, as we ask some of the industry’s leading voices why locally manufactured product appeals,…

Alt text here
Jun 25, 2026 Profiles

Online wholesale marketplace reports UK growth

Online wholesale marketplace Faire is marking five years since its UK launch, and now boasts an independent retail network spanning 15,000 locations,…


INTERVIEWS


Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Ian Priestley

Furniture technologist Ian Priestley has worked with some of the biggest brands in the business. He started his furniture degree in the mid-90s, and…

Alt text here
Jul 22, 2026 Interviews

The Cotswold Co – clicks, bricks and product mix

Founded in 1996 in Bourton-on-the-Water, The Cotswold Company is a digitally led furniture and homeware brand which operates 15 stores and four…

Alt text here
Jul 02, 2026 Interviews

Harvey Norman's Lachlan Roach talks UK expansion

Operating more than 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman has long outgrown its native Australia. Having now established a regional hub model anchored…

Alt text here
Jun 26, 2026 Interviews

Engagement evolved at Bensons

This year, Bensons for Beds catalysed employee engagement by deploying frontline operations platform WorkJam across the business – digitally…


TRENDS


Alt text here
Jul 17, 2026 Trends

Older, wealthier movers fuel homeware demand as property market shifts

The UK’s housing market is increasingly being powered by older, wealthier households, creating significant opportunities for the furniture and…

Alt text here
Jul 15, 2026 Trends

In this month: July 2016 and 2021

From the lows of the post-referendum consumer confidence shock to the highs of a post-pandemic ‘Freedom Day’, Furniture News puts today’s issues in…

Alt text here
Jul 10, 2026 Trends

The rise of modular wine racks as a furniture feature

As homeowners rethink storage and display, modular wine storage systems are moving beyond the cellar and into everyday living spaces, writes Sadie…

Alt text here
Jul 09, 2026 Trends

Sofa.com highlights the factors influencing purchase preferences

With the World Cup now under way, Sofa.com has revealed it saw a surge in cinema‑style sofa orders placed earlier this year, as Britons prepared…


PRODUCTS


Alt text here
Jul 24, 2026 Products

Harrington Mill trade showroom available

A unique opportunity has arisen to take a 3,815 sqft trade showroom in the Harrington Mill building, Long Eaton.

Alt text here
Jul 01, 2026 Products

Are returns quietly killing your margin?

It's no secret that, in independent furniture retail, returns are a real margin killer – but one Shrewsbury store owner discovered that technology…

Alt text here
Jun 25, 2026 Products

Maximising seasonal spaces in-store

As retailers prepare for the summer season, Gallery continues to support customers with tailored in-store outdoor installations.

Alt text here
Jun 19, 2026 Products

Why the delivery partner is part of the brand

"In furniture retail, the customer experience doesn't end at checkout – it ends in the home," states furniture fulfilment specialist, Empire…

© 2026 Lewis Business Media. All Rights Reserved.