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Aug 11, 2026 News

July proved too hot for the high street, say BRC-Sensormatic

According to BRC-Sensormatic data, July saw total UK retail footfall decrease by 2.1% YoY, up from -3.4% in June. High street footfall decreased by…

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Aug 11, 2026 News

Poltronesofà outlines UK progress to date

Poltronesofà UK (A Share & Sons, formerly ScS), says its Italian parent group's vision and strategy have now been fully adopted in the UK, driven by…

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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…

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Aug 11, 2026 News

Dunelm launches AI shopping assistant

Dunelm has launched ‘Ask Dunelm’, a new AI-powered shopping assistant designed to help customers discover products, styles and inspiration "through…

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NEWS


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Aug 11, 2026 News

July proved too hot for the high street, say BRC-Sensormatic

According to BRC-Sensormatic data, July saw total UK retail footfall decrease by 2.1% YoY, up from -3.4% in June. High street footfall decreased by…

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Aug 11, 2026 News

Poltronesofà outlines UK progress to date

Poltronesofà UK (A Share & Sons, formerly ScS), says its Italian parent group's vision and strategy have now been fully adopted in the UK, driven by…

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Aug 11, 2026 News

Dunelm launches AI shopping assistant

Dunelm has launched ‘Ask Dunelm’, a new AI-powered shopping assistant designed to help customers discover products, styles and inspiration "through…

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Aug 05, 2026 News

Next outperforms forecasts in Q2

Next reports that its full-price sales were up +9.2% YoY in Q2, materially ahead of its forecast for the period of 4.0% growth.


EVENTS


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Aug 05, 2026 Event Preview

INDX Furniture reveals strong line-up

INDX Furniture is gearing up for another “unmissable” edition, returning to Cranmore Park from Wednesday 26th (reserved for AIS members) and Thursday…

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Jul 23, 2026 Event Preview

NBF reveals expanded product award judging panel

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has announced a refreshed and expanded line-up of judges for its Bed Product and Component Product of the Year…

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Jul 15, 2026 Event Preview

Tickets now available for Bed Industry Awards dinner

Tickets are available for the Bed Industry Awards ceremony and gala dinner, taking place on 22nd September at The International Centre, Telford.

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Jul 15, 2026 Event Preview

Vietnam show to bring more to the market

Building on the success of the last year's edition, which show organiser Lien Minh Co says attracted 9,000 visitors from 67 countries, the fourth…


PROFILES


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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…

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Aug 03, 2026 Profiles

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Best for Customer Service, Best Furniture Care/Repair Provider

“Winning industry awards is always special, but receiving recognition from the people we work alongside every day makes it even more meaningful,”…

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Aug 03, 2026 Profiles

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Best Retail Technology (In-Store) Support

Sci-Net, now part of ANS, has once again been recognised in the Furniture News Readers' Choice Awards, winning the Best Retail Technology (In-Store)…

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Jul 31, 2026 Profiles

Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Best Lighting Supplier/Best Trade Showroom

Hydeline Furniture's At The Helm business was voted Best Lighting Supplier in this year’s Furniture News Readers’ Choice Awards, and its trade…


INTERVIEWS


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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…

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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…


TRENDS


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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…

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Jul 17, 2026 Trends

Older, wealthier movers fuel homeware demand as property market shifts

The UK’s housing market is increasingly being powered by older, wealthier households, creating significant opportunities for the furniture and…

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Jul 15, 2026 Trends

In this month: July 2016 and 2021

From the lows of the post-referendum consumer confidence shock to the highs of a post-pandemic ‘Freedom Day’, Furniture News puts today’s issues in…


PRODUCTS


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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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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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