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Mar 20, 2026 Profiles

Viking – a strategic partner for office furniture retailers

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, office furniture retailers must differentiate themselves not only through product range, but also through…

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Mar 20, 2026 Event Preview

INDX Beds promises heritage brands and emerging tech

From heritage brands to emerging sleep tech, INDX Beds, taking place at Cranmore Park on 28-29th April (day one reserved for AIS members), promises a…

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Mar 20, 2026 News

Retail job losses risk a "jobless generation" says BRC

According to the latest report by the ONS there were 2.86 million jobs in retail in December 2025, reports the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The…

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Mar 20, 2026 Resources

When the going gets tough …

Times may be tough for your business – but that’s no excuse for dropping the ball, argues Simon Williams, the head of marketing and membership at the…

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NEWS


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Mar 20, 2026 News

Retail job losses risk a "jobless generation" says BRC

According to the latest report by the ONS there were 2.86 million jobs in retail in December 2025, reports the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The…

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Mar 20, 2026 News

Hilding Anders announces new CEO, CFO and ownership structure

Global bedding and mattress business Hilding Anders Group has appointed Thomas Pinnau (pictured) as CEO, "to lead the organisation into its next…

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Mar 20, 2026 News

Creatives in limbo following Government's AI U-turn, says ACID

After a lengthy campaigning battle by Britain’s creative industries, the Government has made a U-turn on copyright and AI policy for the moment,…

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Mar 19, 2026 News

Magnet strengthens leadership team

UK kitchen specialist Magnet has strengthened its executive leadership team with two senior appointments, welcoming Rupert Nichols as customer and…


EVENTS


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Mar 20, 2026 Event Preview

INDX Beds promises heritage brands and emerging tech

From heritage brands to emerging sleep tech, INDX Beds, taking place at Cranmore Park on 28-29th April (day one reserved for AIS members), promises a…

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Mar 17, 2026 Event Preview

Sustainable workplace design in the spotlight

The fourth edition of the Sustainable Design Forum will be held on Thursday 23rd April at Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell. Building on the success…

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Mar 13, 2026 Event Preview

Counting down to Bluebone's spring event

Bluebone will open the doors to its fourth showroom event on Sunday 19th April, which will run until 23rd April.

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Mar 09, 2026 Event Preview

Home Awards return to celebrate best in UK interiors

ufurnish.com, the UK furniture finder platform for consumers, has announced the ufurnish.com Home Awards 2026, recognising "all the amazing people…


PROFILES


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Mar 20, 2026 Profiles

Viking – a strategic partner for office furniture retailers

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, office furniture retailers must differentiate themselves not only through product range, but also through…

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Mar 16, 2026 Profiles

FTG promises certainty in an uncertain market

It has been 11 years since Furniture To Go established its Portsmouth distribution hub, a milestone that it says reflects resilience, operational…

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Mar 09, 2026 Profiles

Sofa Club celebrates the women shaping its future

On International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March), retailer Sofa Club celebrated the women shaping its future – five leaders driving the brand’s…

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Feb 19, 2026 Profiles

Empowering independents for more than 35 years

Minerva Furniture Group, one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted and influential buying groups for independent furniture and bed retailers, has…


INTERVIEWS


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Mar 17, 2026 Interviews

Steering the sleep sector

In November’s issue, Furniture News celebrated the winners of the 2025 NBF Bed Industry Awards in a comprehensive feature, and asked each what the…

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Mar 02, 2026 Interviews

LIVHOME – setting new standards

In late 2024, ergonomic furniture vertical HSL launched LIVHOME, a contemporary retail brand targeting a younger audience, opening its first store on…

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Mar 01, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Paul Groves

Paul Groves has worked in the bed and furniture industry for 35 years, starting out at the age of 17 in his family business. He then became a sales…

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Feb 19, 2026 Interviews

For the masses – meet Stephen Clark

Freelance furniture designer Stephen Clark (Clark & Co Design) believes good design should be accessible to all. Having built his career with the…


TRENDS


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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,…

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Jan 13, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Aalish Yorke-Long, OKA

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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Feb 24, 2026 Products

Introducing Ireland's first purpose-built furniture insurance solution

Warranty Expert says its Furniture+ offer is Ireland's first purpose-built furniture protection solution, combining comprehensive insurance coverage…

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Jan 30, 2026 Products

Gallery’s SS26 launch strengthens its "complete lifestyle solution"

Gallery Direct's SS26 collection introduced over 500 new products across furniture, upholstery, wall decor, textiles, accessories, lighting and…

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Jan 29, 2026 Products

The evolving pillowtop mattress market

For that feeling of instant comfort, pillowtop mattresses are in a league of their own. Soft, sumptuous and unquestionably luxurious, these premium…

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Jan 27, 2026 Products

BekaertDeslee tackles VOCs with new bedding technology

When unboxing a brand-new mattress, consumers are often greeted with a smell which could be a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing…

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