09 February 2026, 21:14

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Feb 09, 2026 Resources

How furniture retailers can maximise repeat purchases

In the highly competitive UK furniture market, attracting new customers is only part of the challenge. For retailers, sustaining long-term success…

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Feb 09, 2026 News

Wayfair offers UK shoppers new consumer credit offer

Consumer credit provider Affirm has expanded its partnership with Wayfair, bringing its financial products to approved shoppers in the UK and Canada.

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Feb 09, 2026 Interviews

Full Steed ahead

When Steed Upholstery went into voluntary liquidation last autumn (just as it reached 60 years of business), the industry mourned the loss of yet…

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Feb 09, 2026 News

FIRA calls for engagement on unsold furniture survey

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has launched a new industry-wide survey to gather key insights into the disposal of unsold…

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NEWS


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Feb 09, 2026 News

Wayfair offers UK shoppers new consumer credit offer

Consumer credit provider Affirm has expanded its partnership with Wayfair, bringing its financial products to approved shoppers in the UK and Canada.

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Feb 09, 2026 News

FIRA calls for engagement on unsold furniture survey

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has launched a new industry-wide survey to gather key insights into the disposal of unsold…

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Feb 09, 2026 News

Dunelm announces key executive hires

Dunelm has bolstered its executive team with two key new hires to support the next phase of its growth.

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Feb 05, 2026 News

M&S unveils new Bath flagship store

M&S has opened the doors to its brand-new 83,000 sqft flagship store at SouthGate, Bath.


EVENTS


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Feb 02, 2026 Event Preview

Inspiring Makers returns for fifth year

Building upon past success and now going into its fifth year, Inspiring Makers is being held at Bath’s Guildhall on Wednesday 13th May. The day-long…

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Jan 30, 2026 Event Preview

Paulus & Brown prepares Spring Fair showcase

Family-run furniture manufacturer Paulus & Brown, based in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, will be exhibiting on stand 6-B31 at this year's Spring Fair,…

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Jan 30, 2026 Event Preview

Spring Fair enters a new era

Spring Fair is set to return to the NEC Birmingham from 1st-4th February with its "most design-driven edition yet".

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Jan 16, 2026 Event Preview

AIT Home Delivery to "bring customer journey to life" at JFS

AIT Home Delivery, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIT Worldwide Logistics, is making its debut at this year's January Furniture Show (JFS) with an…


PROFILES


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Feb 04, 2026 Profiles

Get Laid Beds looks overseas as growth continues

Leicestershire-based bed manufacturer Get Laid Beds says it saw a stand-out year of growth in 2025 after Black Friday became the biggest sales day in…

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Jan 30, 2026 Profiles

Woodman Chairs – a trusted manufacturing partner

Woodman Chairs is a trusted manufacturing partner to the furniture trade, supplying high-quality chairs and tables for both residential and…

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Jan 27, 2026 Profiles

Monthly innovation keeps Julian Bowen ahead of demand

For "a brand built on decades of experience and a reputation for reliability", Julian Bowen says it continues to prove that longevity and innovation…

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Dec 08, 2025 Profiles

Hestia and MiBed expand range and availability

Bed industry veteran Stuart Page is leading the return to market of upholstered bed brand Hestia, and British-built adjustable bed brand, MiBed,…


INTERVIEWS


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Feb 09, 2026 Interviews

Full Steed ahead

When Steed Upholstery went into voluntary liquidation last autumn (just as it reached 60 years of business), the industry mourned the loss of yet…

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Feb 06, 2026 Interviews

Euan Graham on a Sterling performance

Founded in a disused paper mill in 1973 by George Knowles Snr, Sterling’s 250,000 sqft Tillicoultry store is now Scotland’s largest furniture…

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Feb 06, 2026 Interviews

Sustainability – from intent to implementation

Last month, sustainability and circular economy consultancy Oakdene Hollins published its latest Furniture & Mattress Sustainability Benchmark…

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Feb 02, 2026 Interviews

TwentyCi's Nick McConnell on the housing market and furniture sales

In January's issue, Furniture News explored the correlation between home moves and furniture sales, and how timely promotions and good customer…


TRENDS


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Feb 05, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Tom Bourne, Select First

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…

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Jan 18, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Elena Mellowes, Oak Furnitureland

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…

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Jan 13, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Aalish Yorke-Long, OKA

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…

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Jan 08, 2026 Trends

Furniture trend forecast 2026-27: Laura Jolly-Yan, TrendBible

When developing and deploying new furniture and furnishings, it pays to look ahead. With consumer tastes taking several new directions in 2026-27,…


PRODUCTS


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Jan 30, 2026 Products

Gallery’s SS26 launch strengthens its "complete lifestyle solution"

Gallery Direct's SS26 collection introduced over 500 new products across furniture, upholstery, wall decor, textiles, accessories, lighting and…

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Jan 29, 2026 Products

The evolving pillowtop mattress market

For that feeling of instant comfort, pillowtop mattresses are in a league of their own. Soft, sumptuous and unquestionably luxurious, these premium…

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Jan 27, 2026 Products

BekaertDeslee tackles VOCs with new bedding technology

When unboxing a brand-new mattress, consumers are often greeted with a smell which could be a sign of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing…

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Dec 16, 2025 Products

ADP teams up with Autoglym and Halfords

ADP says it has been "exceptionally busy" throughout the summer working on a project managing a nationwide roll-out distribution and installation…

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