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Dec 09, 2025 News

MattressNextDay marks fourth record-breaking Black Friday

MattressNextDay has achieved its fourth consecutive record-breaking Black Friday, delivering a 19% increase in revenue compared with 2024.

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Dec 09, 2025 News

Pre-Budget jitters dampened Black Friday sales, says BRC-KPMG

UK total retail sales increased by 1.4% YoY in November, against a decline of 3.3% in November 2024, according to the latest Retail Sales monitor…

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Dec 09, 2025 Resources

More shoppers now try, buy and return furniture, reports Fixtuur

Nearly a quarter of UK shoppers (23%) have returned large furniture items within the last two years, with 73% stating that’s 'just how online…

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Dec 09, 2025 News

New leaders at BFA’s HR Forum

After a successful first year, the British Furniture Association (BFA) HR Forum networking platform for HR professionals in the furniture industry…

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NEWS


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Dec 09, 2025 News

MattressNextDay marks fourth record-breaking Black Friday

MattressNextDay has achieved its fourth consecutive record-breaking Black Friday, delivering a 19% increase in revenue compared with 2024.

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Dec 09, 2025 News

Pre-Budget jitters dampened Black Friday sales, says BRC-KPMG

UK total retail sales increased by 1.4% YoY in November, against a decline of 3.3% in November 2024, according to the latest Retail Sales monitor…

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Dec 09, 2025 News

New leaders at BFA’s HR Forum

After a successful first year, the British Furniture Association (BFA) HR Forum networking platform for HR professionals in the furniture industry…

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Dec 08, 2025 News

Furniture Makers welcomes nine new freemen

The Furniture Makers’ Company welcomed nine new freemen at an admission ceremony held at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London, on 4th December.


EVENTS


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Dec 08, 2025 Event Preview

Vietnam furniture show scales up

In 2026, VIFA Expo, Vietnam’s longest-standing international furniture and handicraft export fair, is set to host its "largest and most strategically…

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Dec 04, 2025 Event Preview

Key European fair gains momentum

As the global furniture industry enters another year of rapid transformation, professionals are once again turning their attention to Poznań, home to…

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Dec 01, 2025 Event Preview

A taste of INDX Furniture's launch line-up

Visitors should expect to encounter design innovation and retail inspiration at INDX Furniture, taking place from 17-20th January 2026 (AIS members…

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Dec 01, 2025 Event Preview

INDX Furniture: Getting down to business

Taking place from 17-20th January (the first day reserved for AIS members only) at Cranmore Park, Solihull, the upcoming INDX Furniture show promises…


PROFILES


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Dec 08, 2025 Profiles

Hestia and MiBed expand range and availability

Bed industry veteran Stuart Page is leading the return to market of upholstered bed brand Hestia, and British-built adjustable bed brand, MiBed,…

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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.


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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Dec 02, 2025 Trends

Utilising glass features in retail spaces

Glass features in British homes have experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, writes Jess Daykin. Once considered purely functional…

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Nov 27, 2025 Trends

What’s trending in online furniture searches?

What’s trending in online furniture searches? Deirdre Mc Gettrick, the founder and CEO of home furniture search and comparison website, ufurnish.com,…

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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…


PRODUCTS


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Dec 08, 2025 Products

Navigate tariffs confidently with Lectra's Valia Furniture solution

Global tariff fluctuations have sharply increased production costs, squeezing margins and forcing furniture manufacturers to rethink how they manage…

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Nov 24, 2025 Products

Setting standards in white-glove furniture delivery

In an industry where customer expectations are rising faster than ever, Empire Delivery says it is emerging as one of the UK’s stand-out specialists…

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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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