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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…

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Aug 18, 2026 Event Preview

Revisiting last year's Bed Industry Awards winners

The NBF’s Bed Industry Awards will return next month with a refreshed and expanded judge line-up to celebrate the brightest and best in beds. As the…

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Aug 18, 2026 Resources

The Big Question: What’s the most frustrating aspect of online shopping?

What do you think? From emerging trends to the latest business principles, Furniture News is setting out to gauge the trade’s feelings on a variety…

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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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NEWS


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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…

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Aug 17, 2026 News

Prestigious Textiles open first showroom

Decorative fabric specialist Prestigious Textiles has announced the opening of its first-ever showroom at London’s Worlds End Studios on Lots Road,…

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Aug 17, 2026 News

Former Sofology MD joins Sofa Club

Sofa Club has appointed retail leader Emma Dinnis as non-executive director, strengthening its leadership team as the fashion-forward furniture brand…

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Aug 15, 2026 News

Britain backs Saturday jobs as vital first step into work, says BRC

Four in five Britons believe Saturday jobs provide an important pathway into work for young people, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC) as it…


EVENTS


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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…

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Aug 18, 2026 Event Preview

Revisiting last year's Bed Industry Awards winners

The NBF’s Bed Industry Awards will return next month with a refreshed and expanded judge line-up to celebrate the brightest and best in beds. As the…

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Aug 13, 2026 Event Preview

Autumn Fair unveils "strongest Home destination yet"

Autumn Fair promises to bring together its strongest-ever collection of homeware, interiors and lifestyle brands this September, making its Home,…

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Aug 11, 2026 Event Preview

SOLEX – where the outdoor living industry comes together

SOLEX is where the outdoor living industry meets, connects and discovers what is coming next. Presented by the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture…


PROFILES


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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…

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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,”…


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 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…

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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…


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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