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Sept 14, 2026 News

Bedkingdom launches in Ireland

Bedkingdom, a furniture ecommerce retailer headquartered in Liversedge, West Yorkshire has launched the brand in Ireland.

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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…

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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 14, 2026 News

The Cotswold Company announces National Trust collaboration

The Cotswold Company, the digitally led furniture and homeware brand, has announced a multi-year collaboration with the National Trust, focused on…

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NEWS


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Sept 14, 2026 News

Bedkingdom launches in Ireland

Bedkingdom, a furniture ecommerce retailer headquartered in Liversedge, West Yorkshire has launched the brand in Ireland.

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Sept 14, 2026 News

The Cotswold Company announces National Trust collaboration

The Cotswold Company, the digitally led furniture and homeware brand, has announced a multi-year collaboration with the National Trust, focused on…

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Sept 14, 2026 News

Fairway Furniture now open in Barnstaple

Plymouth-based Fairway Furniture celebrated the official opening of its fifth store on 10th September at Brannams Retail Park, Roundswell, Barnstaple.

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Sept 14, 2026 News

OKA returns to growth following restructure

Interiors brand OKA has grown sales by 25% and trebled profits, just two years after a financial restructuring. Sales of its furniture, lighting and…


EVENTS


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Sept 10, 2026 Event Preview

Long Point promises a warm welcome

Autumn’s Long Point show returns from 14-16th September, inviting the furniture trade to Long Eaton for three days of new launches, award-winning…

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Sept 09, 2026 Event Preview

NBF announces 2026 member awards shortlist

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced the seven finalists competing for Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Supplier of the Year in the 2026…

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Sept 09, 2026 Event Preview

FIRA hosts free Digital Product Records webinar

FIRA (Furniture Industry Research Association) is hosting a free virtual event on Tuesday 15th September 2026, 2.15pm-3pm BST, to help UK furniture…

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Sept 02, 2026 Event Preview

Industry sponsors bolster Bed Show's offer

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced nine businesses across the bed and furniture industries as the official sponsors of this year’s Bed…


PROFILES


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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…

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Sept 11, 2026 Profiles

Ecommerce AI platform accelerates furniture product launches

Furniture Connect, an AI platform built for furniture and home brands, says it is helping retailers launch more than 100 products a week, cutting a…

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Sept 07, 2026 Profiles

Kyoto – building business

This summer, importer/manufacturer Kyoto took its UK stockholding capacity to a new level, building a £2m warehouse to absorb the company’s…

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Aug 21, 2026 Profiles

MA Living – luxury made easier

For today's retailer of mid- to high-end domestic furniture, offering quality, choice and exceptional comfort is no longer enough, contends supplier…


INTERVIEWS


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Sept 14, 2026 Interviews

Poltronesofà UK – a retail renaissance

In January 2024, ScS, a cornerstone of British furniture retail with roots dating back to 1894, went Italian – its new owner, Poltronesofà, boasting…

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Sept 04, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Sunayna Azam, Sofa.com

Coming to the retail sector from a background in interior design and branding, Sunayna Azam joined Sofa.com (part of Frasers Group) in 2023, and was…

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Aug 18, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Clare Bailey

Retail expert Clare has spent over 20 years helping retailers, from global brands to independents, to stay relevant, resilient and profitable. The…

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Aug 05, 2026 Interviews

Sitting comfortably? Meet Vicky Grubb

Upholsterer, author, teacher, researcher, consultant, podcaster … you name it, Vicky Grubb has turned her hand to it, and the craft is all the richer…


TRENDS


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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…

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Aug 11, 2026 Trends

Japandi interior design ideas for modern homes

Japandi combines Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth to create calm, functional interiors. By focusing on natural materials, clean lines,…


PRODUCTS


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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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Sept 07, 2026 Products

Arighi Bianchi launches made-to-measure rug concept

Macclesfield furniture retailer Arighi Bianchi has become the first retailer in the UK to offer The Rug Box by The Woven Edge, a new made-to-measure…

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Sept 02, 2026 Products

Sofa Club partners with fashion creator on new range

Sofa Club is collaborating with fashion creator Lissy Roddy on a curated edit of three new statement sofas inspired by this season’s biggest fashion…

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Aug 20, 2026 Products

Gallery unveils over 180 new home decor items

Gallery Direct has launched over 180 new home decor products for Autumn/Winter 2026, with the complete collection available to order now.

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