Upscaling a retail business is a good deal more complex than it used to be – Land of Beds' Mike Murray shares his experiences and tips for independents looking to branch out

The furniture industry’s trailblazer in digital disruption, Made.com has forged a new path of simplicity, exclusivity and fair prices – and despite the changes that have beset the market, it continues to play by its own rules

There’s an irrefutably close correlation between a consumer’s confidence and the purchases they make – but can identifying the principal drivers of spend in the sector better empower retailers and suppliers to weather fluctuating customer optimism?

From a small bed factory on Burnley’s New Hall Street to a manufacturing enterprise turning over £21m, Sweet Dreams has come a long way in the last 30 years

With Brexit looming and consumers getting savvier about how they spend, what value do British-manufactured beds offer over and above their imported counterparts?