4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (244+ words) With an unprecedented programme of new product development and having recently taken on additional warehousing space, Exclusive Sofas and Chairs is gearing up for significantly increased volumes through the latter part of the year. Founded by Kevin France, whom many…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (70+ words) bigfurnituregroup.com New furniture store set to open in High Wycombe A new home furnishings store is set to open in Wycombe. Situated in High Wycombe town centre on Crendon Street, Wycombe Interiors has taken over a vacant unit that…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (274+ words) One of the most significant high street developments Northern Ireland has seen in years, two of the region’s most cherished family businesses are coming together. Connollys of Moy and Menarys have announced a major partnership designed to breathe new life…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (91+ words) Big Furniture Group Independent to reduce store portfolio Family run independent furniture and flooring retailer Martins has announced plans to close one of its three stores. Martins is closing its Watford store, which is situated on St Albans Road and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (260+ words) Scottish independent furniture retailer Sterling Furniture Group has reported a decline in sales as losses widened. According to its latest filed accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025, total sales fell 7.9% to £46.5m from £50.5m in 2024. Pre-tax losses resulted at £4.3m, widening from a…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (155+ words) Furniture and homewares retailer Oak Furnitureland has announced the opening of its new store in Ipswich. Back in April, the retailer submitted a planning application to Ipswich Borough Council with plans to open a store at unit 7 in Euro Retail…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (140+ words) Roy Graves, Technical Manager at furniture manufacturer ercol, shares five ways furniture manufacturers can build a future-proof workforce. Our experience has shown that the most successful recruitment strategies focus on potential, investment in training, and building strong partnerships. We have…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (769+ words) In the next instalment of our series of interviews with agents and reps across the furnishings industry, we spoke with Daryl Drylie, who shares an insight into his role, overcoming challenges and why more support is needed for both manufacturers…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) Antique and vintage furniture dealer Royal House Antiques was sold in a pre-pack deal worth £400,000 after being placed into administration. Georgina Eason and Steven Illes, both of MHA MacIntyre Hudson LLP, were appointed as joint administrators of Veda Furnishings Ltd,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (470+ words) The Irish Furniture & Homewares Awards 2026 celebrated the very best of this year’s Irish Furniture & Homewares Show, recognising standout products, leading exhibitors and excellence in innovation, sustainability, presentation and sales. Held on the evening of the show’s opening day, the awards…...