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Jan 16, 2026 News

Maxfurn opens distribution hub and plans another

Dutch furniture supplier Maxfurn, which is set to exhibit at next week's January Furniture Show, has signed an agreement on a new 17,500 sqm…

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Jan 16, 2026 News

JYSK achieves Top Employer Europe certification

Following the successful participation and certification of 14 countries in which it operates, JYSK has been certified as a Top Employer Europe 2026,…

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Jan 15, 2026 News

Home a seasonal "stand-out" for Very UK

The Very Group, which operates digital retailer Very, has announced "resilient" Christmas and Black Friday trading results for the six weeks to 27th…

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Jan 15, 2026 News

Partnership catalyses wood panel manufacturer's exports

Irish sustainable wood panel manufacturer Medite SmartPly has announced a “game-changing” partnership with Customs Support Group (CSG), one of…

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Jan 15, 2026 News

Dunelm reports "solid" H1 performance

Dunelm enjoyed sales growth of 1.6% in its Q2 (the 13-week period ended 27th December 2025) to £498m, with digital participation up. This performance…

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Jan 14, 2026 News

Bensons owner acquires UK kitchen manufacturer

Kitchen brands Magnet, Gower and CIE are now back under domestic ownership thanks to an acquisition by Bensons owner Alteri Investors, which promises…

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Jan 13, 2026 News

Sofa Club appoints new MD

Sofa Club has appointed Paul Brennan as MD. Paul joins from his most recent role as commercial and merchandising director at JW Anderson, and brings…

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Jan 13, 2026 News

Wayfair spearheads Google's AI shopping process

Wayfair says it has co-developed Google's Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard programming language designed to enable "more seamless,…

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Jan 13, 2026 News

Laura James owner acquires Rattan Direct

ATM Retail, the group behind home and garden retailer, Laura James, has acquired outdoor furniture brand Rattan Direct.

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Jan 12, 2026 News

Young Professional Industry Experience calls for nominations

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is accepting nominations for this year's…

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Jan 09, 2026 News

Vogue Williams partners with The Branded Furniture Company

The Branded Furniture Company has announced its latest celebrity license partnership, teaming up with Irish presenter, media personality and star of…

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Jan 09, 2026 News

Heritage brand turns a corner with commercial director appointment

Heritage furniture manufacturer Vale Bridgecraft, based in Hedben Bridge, West Yorkshire, has signalled its intent to expand and evolve by appointing…

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