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LATEST ARTICLES


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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 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 16, 2026 Resources

The part customers never forget

Clare Bailey – retail consultant, speaker, and the founder of The Retail Champion – works closely with independent retailers and multi-site…

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Mar 16, 2026 News

Furniture Makers admits new members

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has welcomed four new members to its…

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NEWS


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Mar 16, 2026 News

Furniture Makers admits new members

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has welcomed four new members to its…

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Mar 16, 2026 News

Upholders scheme recognises industry professionals

Three professionals from across the upholstery and interiors sector have been recognised for their skills and contribution to the trade through the…

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Mar 16, 2026 News

Buying group pays tribute to former MD

Buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has paid tribute to former MD Sheila Cooper, who has passed away following an illness.

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Mar 13, 2026 News

Retail employment declines as cost pressures mount, says BRC

Responding to the latest statistics from the ONS report on high streets and retail areas in Great Britain, which shows retail employment falling…


EVENTS


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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…

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Mar 09, 2026 Event Preview

CIFM/interzum guangzhou aims to consolidate global supply chain

"As the global home-furnishing supply chain undergoes rapid transformation, the industry is shifting from scale expansion to value enhancement,…


PROFILES


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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…

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Feb 04, 2026 Profiles

Get Laid Beds looks overseas as growth continues

Leicestershire-based bed manufacturer Get Laid Beds says it saw a stand-out year of growth in 2025 after Black Friday became the biggest sales day in…


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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