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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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Aug 20, 2026 Event Preview

uFurnish.com Home Awards 2026 finalists revealed

The finalists have been announced for the 2026 uFurnish.com Home Awards, which celebrate home content creation in the UK.

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Aug 20, 2026 Resources

Furniture retailers urged to look beyond BNPL

Furniture retailers relying solely on buy now, pay later (BNPL) risk missing sales and limiting how much customers are prepared to spend, according…

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Aug 20, 2026 News

Consumer outlook is improving, reports BRC-Opinium

According to BRC-Opinium, rising consumer confidence could give PM Andy Burnham a golden opportunity, with data showing improved consumer…

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NEWS


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Aug 20, 2026 News

Consumer outlook is improving, reports BRC-Opinium

According to BRC-Opinium, rising consumer confidence could give PM Andy Burnham a golden opportunity, with data showing improved consumer…

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Aug 19, 2026 News

Competitive grocery market helps keep inflation steady, reports BRC

Responding to the latest CPI inflation figures, which show headline inflation rose to 2.9% and food inflation falling to 1.3%, Harvir Dhillon, lead…

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Aug 18, 2026 News

Bed retailer transitions to Employee Ownership Trust

Yorkshire-based bed and mattress retailer, Time4Sleep, is putting its future in the hands of its 13 employees, cementing the people-first ethos that…

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Aug 17, 2026 News

Tapi not liable for £13m in VAT payments, rules tribunal

Following an appeal against assessments issued by HMRC under the Value Added Taxes Act 1994, retailer Tapi has been found not liable for VAT payments…


EVENTS


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Aug 20, 2026 Event Preview

uFurnish.com Home Awards 2026 finalists revealed

The finalists have been announced for the 2026 uFurnish.com Home Awards, which celebrate home content creation in the UK.

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Aug 19, 2026 Event Preview

Trade fairs call for high street parking concessions

Trade fair duo Spring & Autumn Fair have launched a national campaign calling for a minimum of 90 minutes' free parking in town and city centres…

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Aug 19, 2026 Event Preview

NBF announces finalists in 2026 retailer awards

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced its 14 retailer finalists for the annual 2026 Bed Industry Awards.

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Aug 18, 2026 Event Preview

New Furniture Makers exhibition announces headline sponsor

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced Staples & Co as the headline sponsor of the New Furniture Makers Exhibition 2026, marking the first time…


PROFILES


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Aug 19, 2026 Profiles

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Best UK Upholstery Manufacturer

“Winning the Furniture News Readers' Choice Award for Best UK Upholstery Manufacturer is a proud moment for everyone at Buoyant Upholstery,” says the…

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Aug 12, 2026 Profiles

Meta Sofa enters a new phase

“The furniture market continues to evolve at pace, and for us, that creates opportunity,” begins Meta Sofa which, after opening its 224,000 sqft…

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Aug 11, 2026 Profiles

LOFA – the collective voice of outdoor living

Behind many of the most recognised names in outdoor living stands the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA), which brings together more…

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Aug 11, 2026 Profiles

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Best Newcomer

"Furniture retail has changed. Customers buy sofas and beds online as readily as they do in the showroom, but the protection on offer never made that…


INTERVIEWS


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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…

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Jul 24, 2026 Interviews

Getting personal: Ian Priestley

Furniture technologist Ian Priestley has worked with some of the biggest brands in the business. He started his furniture degree in the mid-90s, and…

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Jul 22, 2026 Interviews

The Cotswold Co – clicks, bricks and product mix

Founded in 1996 in Bourton-on-the-Water, The Cotswold Company is a digitally led furniture and homeware brand which operates 15 stores and four…


TRENDS


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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,…

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Aug 05, 2026 Trends

Predicting the 2026 Christmas trends

In the run-up to each festive season, the anticipation of emerging Christmas trends shapes home decor decisions across the UK. As style preferences…

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Jul 28, 2026 Trends

How recycled materials are reshaping outdoor furniture retail

The outdoor furniture category is experiencing a quiet materials revolution. Recycled textiles, FSC-certified timber and weatherproof fabrics have…


PRODUCTS


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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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Jul 24, 2026 Products

Harrington Mill trade showroom available

A unique opportunity has arisen to take a 3,815 sqft trade showroom in the Harrington Mill building, Long Eaton.

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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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