1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (273+ words) GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index was up six points to -17 in July, as a 'Burnham bounce', sunshine and football success lifted the mood of UK shoppers. All five measures rose compared to last month’s announcement – including the Major Purchase Index,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (410+ words) Forest Sofa, based in Salford, has invested in a CNC fabric-cutting machine to improve manufacturing efficiency, increase cutting accuracy and support the continued growth of its upholstery business. In Leeds, Hue Interiors (pictured) secured a £13,000 grant towards a £26,000 augmented and…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (354+ words) Bensons for Beds has launched workplace finance provider Stream, following feedback through Great Place To Work and its Sleep Council that teams wanted more practical support around financial wellbeing. Stream promises staff access to a range of fair, inclusive financial…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (349+ words) Sofology has announced an exclusive partnership with Italian upholstery company Calia Italia, bringing a new collection of authentic made-in-Italy sofas to customers across the UK from this month. Guided by its 'So Fussy' philosophy, Sofology says it curates every product…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (278+ words) James Latham, the nearly 270-year-old British timber and panel products distributor, has named Alzheimer’s Society as its official charity partner for 2026-27. The decision was made by a company-wide staff vote, with employees across the company’s network of depots and offices…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1008+ words) With the latest foam shortages prompting renewed industry disruption and significant price hikes across the industry, our regular legal contributor, The Interior Design Lawyer Natalia Samodina, explains how businesses must tailor their logistical and legal frameworks for a world in…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (316+ words) With the imminent appointment of Andy Burnham as the UK's new PM, Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the retail industry charity Retail Trust, is calling for greater support for the retail sector. “We fully support his ambitions but any plan…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (536+ words) The best of British is back in the spotlight! In July's issue, Furniture News asked some of the industry’s leading voices what the sector’s future might look like … Rowena Allen: In a challenging market, buying British offers reassurance, combining trusted…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (474+ words) Bensons for Beds is returning to Burnley after a six-year absence with the opening of a new 8,173 sqft store on Prestige Retail Park. The new store, which officially opened today, represents a six-figure investment from the specialist bed and mattress…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (763+ words) Dunelm Group has published a trading update for Q4 and FY26 as a whole, noting continued sales growth and cost delivery, with full year profit in line with expectations, in all delivering "a solid performance, both in the quarter and across the…...