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Sept 24, 2026 Event Preview

Explore Vietnam’s furniture, with buyer support built in

HawaExpo 2027 promises to combine a showcase of Vietnam’s latest furniture designs and verified manufacturing capabilities with dedicated support to…

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Sept 24, 2026 Resources

Why software integration is reshaping the retail sector

Furniture retail has always been complex, says retail management and ERP software specialist, Ordorite – configurable products, long lead times,…

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Sept 24, 2026 News

Swyft opens flagship store at Westfield White City

Today, Swyft continued its expansion into physical retail with the opening of its fourth London showroom, at Westfield White City, marking a year…

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Sept 24, 2026 News

Bolton bespoke furniture business receives accolade

Stirling Furniture Design, the Bolton-based bespoke fitted furniture and cabinetry business, has been named SME Business of the Year 2026 at the…

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NEWS


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Sept 24, 2026 News

Swyft opens flagship store at Westfield White City

Today, Swyft continued its expansion into physical retail with the opening of its fourth London showroom, at Westfield White City, marking a year…

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Sept 24, 2026 News

Bolton bespoke furniture business receives accolade

Stirling Furniture Design, the Bolton-based bespoke fitted furniture and cabinetry business, has been named SME Business of the Year 2026 at the…

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Sept 24, 2026 News

Spinks expands spring portfolio across North America

British spring and comfort technology manufacturer, Spinks, has announced the expansion of its portfolio of spring solutions across North America…

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Sept 24, 2026 News

Wycombe furniture initiative ceases operations

The Wycombe Furniture Forum (WFF) has announced that it will cease operations after more than two years of work to establish a collaborative…


EVENTS


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Sept 24, 2026 Event Preview

Explore Vietnam’s furniture, with buyer support built in

HawaExpo 2027 promises to combine a showcase of Vietnam’s latest furniture designs and verified manufacturing capabilities with dedicated support to…

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Sept 18, 2026 Event Preview

Sleepeezee addresses evolving demand

Sleepeezee is set to make a splash at this year’s Bed Show with the launch of five new collections. The premium sleep brand says each “blends…

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Sept 18, 2026 Event Preview

Sealy builds on proven formula

Bed Buyer cover star Sealy is set to reveal three brand-new product collections at this year’s Bed Show. “Setting a benchmark for the industry”, a…

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Sept 15, 2026 Event Preview

Whitemeadow invites partners in-house

Following a strong start to 2026, Whitemeadow is welcoming retail partners to its September in-house show, bringing a fresh perspective to some of…


PROFILES


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Sept 17, 2026 Profiles

French Bedroom celebrates 20 years of "unapologetically feminine design"

Female-founded furniture brand French Bedroom is celebrating two decades in business, "remaining self-funded and independent while championing…

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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…


INTERVIEWS


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Sept 17, 2026 Interviews

Woolroom – from sheep to sleep

Having built significant industry experience through leadership roles at Relyon and Horatio Myer & Co, Chris Tattersall joined the fledgling Woolroom…

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Sept 16, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Matt Randle, Dreamland Bedding Centre

Matt Randle's bed retail journey started in 2010, when he landed a part-time sales role at Dreamland Bedding Centre, in Brierley Hill near Dudley. He…

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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…


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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