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Jul 11, 2025 Profiles

Long Eaton's history of furnituremaking

The history of Long Eaton's furniture industry is tied inextricably to that of the Derbyshire town, writes Andrew Mitchel, chairman of the Long Eaton…

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Jul 11, 2025 Resources

ufurnish.com celebrates the best of British

By working with a plethora of British furniture businesses, the team at industry search and comparison website ufurnish.com has come to truly…

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Jul 11, 2025 Products

Wood Bros makes "digital leap" to OV25

In a move blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, furniture brand Wood Bros has joined OV25, Orbital Vision’s "revolutionary" 3D product…

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Jul 11, 2025 News

Sales specialist pledges to help Nepal charity

Sam King, the selling specialist behind training provider From Fear to Mindful, says he has committed to donate a proportion of the business'…

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NEWS


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Jul 11, 2025 News

Sales specialist pledges to help Nepal charity

Sam King, the selling specialist behind training provider From Fear to Mindful, says he has committed to donate a proportion of the business'…

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Jul 11, 2025 News

Summer heat dissuades shoppers, but footfall decline eases in June

According to BRC-Sensormatic data, extreme heat suppressed shopper footfall during June, with total UK footfall decreasing by -1.8% YoY, down from…

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Jul 10, 2025 News

UK launches new developing countries trade measures

British consumers and businesses are set to benefit from a package of new trade measures unveiled today which will simplify imports from developing…

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Jul 10, 2025 News

IKEA's first rapid-rollout store comes to Harlow

IKEA has announced the upcoming opening of a new ‘small store’, on Harlow Retail Park on 24th July. The retailer says this marks "a significant…


EVENTS


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Jul 10, 2025 Event Preview

INDX Furniture's summer showcase nears

INDX Furniture returns to Cranmore Park from 27-28th August (AIS members only on day one), and registration is now open on the INDX website.

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Jul 10, 2025 Event Preview

IFHS puts Ireland's trade on the map

Ireland’s leading trade-only event for the furniture industry, the Irish Furniture and Homewares Show (IFHS), returns to the National Indoor Arena,…

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Jun 26, 2025 Event Preview

How MFS can help furniture retailers face the future

“More than a trade show, MFS is where the industry comes together – relaxed, re-energised, and ready for what’s next," says Clarion Events, the…

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Jun 26, 2025 Event Preview

BFA reports renewed demand for expo floorspace

The latest figures from the British Furniture Association (BFA) show that more than 50% of the floorspace for its 2026 Furniture Component Expo has…


PROFILES


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Jul 11, 2025 Profiles

Long Eaton's history of furnituremaking

The history of Long Eaton's furniture industry is tied inextricably to that of the Derbyshire town, writes Andrew Mitchel, chairman of the Long Eaton…

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Jul 08, 2025 Profiles

Why MattressNextDay puts people first

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, 20 years can feel like a century. Yet, for MattressNextDay, reaching the two-decade milestone isn’t just about…

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Jul 04, 2025 Profiles

Atlas promises a world of opportunity

Promising a huge choice of innovative, high-quality bedroom products, Atlas Furniture Asia is rapidly making its mark in the UK, and all set to make…

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Jul 03, 2025 Profiles

Think smarter, make better

Thanks to new Government funding, Made Smarter, the industrial digitalisation movement created to help drive manufacturing productivity and growth…


INTERVIEWS


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Jul 04, 2025 Interviews

Perfect (pillow) partners

New bedding enterprise 100% Comfort (see January’s issue for our interview with the company’s founders) has been hard at work developing…

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Jun 26, 2025 Interviews

Getting Personal: Hamish Mansbridge, Heal's

Coming from a background in financial services, Hamish entered the world of furniture retail in 2003, when he joined The White Company as FD. From…

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Jun 20, 2025 Interviews

Land of Oak And Honey

“Built to last, designed to wow” – website Oak And Honey Furniture was founded by Ella Taslaman a year ago, and now boasts 240 SKUs (and growing),…

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May 29, 2025 Interviews

Labour of love – meet Adam Thompson MP

The UK furniture industry hasn’t always enjoyed close ties to Government. Despite being part of a £41b sector that employs over a quarter of a…


TRENDS


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Jun 27, 2025 Trends

How sustainable design and care practices are transforming furniture

The furniture industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how people think about product lifecycles, writes Loctite. No longer content with the…

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May 20, 2025 Trends

Furniture Makers announces 2025's Design Guild Mark holders

The Furniture Makers’ Company has announced this year's Design Guild Mark holders.

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Apr 23, 2025 Trends

Sliding patio doors – stylish, functional, and on-trend for 2025

As modern homeowners place increasing importance on open-plan layouts and indoor-outdoor integration, sliding patio doors have become much more than…

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Feb 27, 2025 Trends

2025’s top furniture trends – what’s in and what’s out

More homeowners are discovering surprising ways to blend functionality with natural elements – from integrated water features powered by a…


PRODUCTS


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Jul 11, 2025 Products

Wood Bros makes "digital leap" to OV25

In a move blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, furniture brand Wood Bros has joined OV25, Orbital Vision’s "revolutionary" 3D product…

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Jul 09, 2025 Products

F Edmondson & Sons offers the personal touch

F Edmondson & Sons, established in 1948, is a third-generation family business. With its strong heritage in transport and a wealth of experience in…

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Jul 01, 2025 Products

Couch & Co's "must-have" summer models

"Comfort is at the heart of everything we do," enthuses supplier Couch & Co, "and we have your ‘must-have’ product for the summer!"

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Jun 26, 2025 Products

OV25 promises hassle-free furniture sales

The furniture industry is evolving – and OV25 is leading the way, says its creator Orbital Vision, whose new SAAS solution and 3D product…

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