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Jul 07, 2026 News

Furniture Makers welcomes new freemen

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London of livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, welcomed two new freemen at a July…

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Jul 07, 2026 News

Nottingham furnituremaker now a certified B Corp

Premium British furniture brand Furl, known for its handmade sofabeds and storage beds, has announced its B Corp certification, joining a growing…

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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…

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Jul 07, 2026 News

BFA survey shows demand for ESG and sustainability credentials

At least 40% of customers are including accreditations for sustainability and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) in their decision-making, the…

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NEWS


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Jul 07, 2026 News

Furniture Makers welcomes new freemen

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London of livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, welcomed two new freemen at a July…

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Jul 07, 2026 News

Nottingham furnituremaker now a certified B Corp

Premium British furniture brand Furl, known for its handmade sofabeds and storage beds, has announced its B Corp certification, joining a growing…

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Jul 07, 2026 News

BFA survey shows demand for ESG and sustainability credentials

At least 40% of customers are including accreditations for sustainability and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) in their decision-making, the…

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Jul 04, 2026 News

Whitemeadow appoints Nichola Bell to lead Westbridge and A&J sales

Whitemeadow has announced the appointment of Nichola Bell, who joins the company to lead sales for two of the furniture industry’s best-known brands,…


EVENTS


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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…

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Jul 07, 2026 Event Preview

SOLEX opens to outdoor living buyers

SOLEX – The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition – is the UK’s leading three-day trade show dedicated to outdoor living. Taking place from Tuesday 7th to…

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Jul 07, 2026 Event Preview

NBF Bed Show visitor registration now open

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is inviting the bed trade to register online to visit the 2026 Bed Show, taking place on 22nd-23rd September at…

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Jul 04, 2026 Event Preview

Meta Sofa invites trade to attend grand showroom opening

Meta Sofa is inviting trade professionals to be among the first to explore its latest collections at its new flagship showroom on Precision Park,…


PROFILES


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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,…

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Jun 10, 2026 Profiles

Lenleys Home celebrates 90th anniversary

Independent furniture retailer Lenleys Home is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, marking nine decades of continuous trading and family…

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Jun 08, 2026 Profiles

MDF manufacturer celebrates 50th anniversary

Engineered wood panel manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing MDF for the European and global markets.

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Jun 04, 2026 Profiles

Bespoke birch – how plywood shaped a co-workspace fit-out

WISA-Birch plywood from James Latham takes centre stage in the bespoke furniture for Southspace, a new co-working venture set inside a Dorking…


INTERVIEWS


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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…

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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…

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Jun 17, 2026 Interviews

Adam Hankinson's profit primer

In his new book, Furniture Sales Solutions’ Adam Hankinson, who has spent 45 years on furniture shop floors, makes a simple, measurable promise – one…

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Jun 08, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Sophie Rose, Magnet

Sophie is the CEO of kitchen specialist Magnet, and the first female leader in the company’s history. Magnet was acquired by Alteri Investors (which…


TRENDS


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May 14, 2026 Trends

Furniture Village reports pre-World Cup spike in sofa searches

In the run-up to the FIFA 2026 World Cup, many Brits are flocking to find the perfect sofa to elevate their viewing experience, reports Furniture…

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Mar 04, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Amy Pelan, Press Loft

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…

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Feb 05, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Tom Bourne, Select First

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…

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Jan 18, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Elena Mellowes, Oak Furnitureland

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…


PRODUCTS


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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…

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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.

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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…

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Jun 15, 2026 Products

New arrivals keep Bluebone’s offer fresh

Bluebone says its summer season is shaping up to be an exciting time this year, with plenty of events on the calendar still to come …

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