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How PR Can Help You Overcome Challenging Times

23 Feb 2021

Press Loft has come up with a few ways to help you navigate through these uncertain times by focusing your marketing activities on the most profitable areas...

8 Things To Do When Business Is Slow

16 Feb 2021

The current lockdown has caused many businesses to come to something of a standstill. Here are some ideas for ways you can get organised and prepared for when your business re-opens...

JMW Solicitors: Here to Help

12 Feb 2021

Cory Bebb, Partner and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner at JMW Solicitors, offers up some practical advice for businesses that are continuing to struggle in these difficult times...

Funky Chunky: Increased Demand & Record Sales During Pandemic

10 Feb 2021

Sophie O'Mahony, Marketing Manager at Funky Chunky Furniture, says the business has boomed during lockdown.

Innovation in Manufacturing Webinar by The Furniture Makers' Company

09 Feb 2021

The ‘Innovation in manufacturing’ webinar, part of the ‘Innovation in times of crisis’ series, is taking place via Zoom on Thursday 18 February 11:00am - 12:00pm and is free to attend...

House of Flora: Top 5 Trends & Sustainable Living

04 Feb 2021

Sonal Flora, founder of House of Flora and interior design specialist, shares an insight into the latest trends in home furnishings...

Introducing Zoë Bonser, Portfolio Director

28 Jan 2021

A Q&A with Zoë Bonser, Clarion Events' new Retail Portfolio Director...

John Northwood | Life as a Furniture Agent

22 Jan 2021

Furniture and interiors industry agent, John Northwood, shares an insight into the life of a self-employed agent...

Furniture Show Birmingham Postponed to January 2022

14 Jan 2021

In-line with ongoing restrictions implemented by the UK government, Clarion Events has announced that the April event will be rescheduled to 23-26 January...

Sleepeezee: Backing Sustainable Britain

08 Jan 2021

Steve Warren, Joint Managing Director at Sleepeezee, talks about the importance of a sustainable future and how the business is setting a sound example...

New Year, exciting new era for Retail at Clarion Events

21 Dec 2020

Clarion Events, the organiser of January Furniture Show and Manchester Furniture Show, has announced new appointments within its Retail portfolio...

Talking Technology with Designsofa

16 Dec 2020

Dan Hyllested, Managing Director and Partner at Nordic-C, shares an insight into its Designsofa technology...

Talking Trends with Barker and Stonehouse

11 Dec 2020

Claire Hornby, Head of Creative at Barker and Stonehouse, shares an insight into current industry trends...

Coping with Covid - Young Furniture Makers

04 Dec 2020

Four budding furniture designers share their experience of 2020 so far and how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their plans...

Time to Do More Online?

21 Sep 2020

Andy Mulcahy, Strategy and Insight Director at IMRG, talks about the importance of online and why now is a great time to invest in the channel...

Furniture Digest | BFM Industry Support, Appointment Systems & Retail Sales Increase

11 Sep 2020

Nick Garratt gives an insight into how the BFM is supporting the industry. There's acquisition news from Beales, and ScS reports major sales increase...

Appointment System Weeds out Browsers

04 Sep 2020

A look into how an appointment-based system can help businesses such as Artertons and Furniture Village move forward in life after lockdown...

The Furniture Makers': Here to Help

13 Aug 2020

Jonny Westbrooke, CEO of The Furniture Makers' Company, the long-standing furnishing industry charity, talks about how it's helping through the pandemic and beyond...

Dids Macdonald on IP Protection | ACID

31 Jul 2020

Dids Macdonald, OBE Chief Executive - Anti Copying in Design (ACID), shares an overview of the importance of IP protection, especially in the current market...

January Furniture Show 2021 to go ahead

31 Jul 2020

January Furniture Show 2021 is going ahead, with doors set to open 24-27 January at the NEC in Birmingham...

Real Business Rescue's Keith Tully on COVID-19

10 Jul 2020

Real Business Rescue is a restructuring and turnaround service for businesses in financial distress. We spoke to Real Business Rescue partner, Keith Tully...

Furniture Digest | La-Z-Boy on COVID-19, Backing British Furniture & Uncertainty for Harveys

03 Jul 2020

Insight from La-Z-Boy, and Barker and Stonehouse’s new campaign supporting the British furniture industry. Bensons for Beds and Harvey’s went into administration...

La-Z-Boy UK: Coping with COVID-19

02 Jul 2020

Global upholstery manufacturer La-Z-Boy reflects on how its UK arm has coped with the coronavirus pandemic so far as well as sharing its support to the NHS and the importance of social media...

Furniture Digest | Footfall up 40%, Advice from Retailer Vic Smith Beds & VAT Reduction

19 Jun 2020

We caught up with Vic Smith Beds to find out how they are opening safely. Footfall was up 40% across retail locations, while Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering VAT reductions...

Vic Smith Beds: Coping with COVID-19

17 Jun 2020

Independent mattress retailer Vic Smith Beds shares an insight into how they have coped so far during the pandemic, while offering some advice to others...

Furniture Digest | Advice from Financial Consultancy & Consumer Demand

05 Jun 2020

We spoke to an expert from Financial Consultancy Begbies Traynor to get advice and insight for businesses. Demand for some types of furniture was high, and manufacturers resumed production...

COVID-19: Independent Advice from Professional Financial Consultancy Begbies Traynor

03 Jun 2020

Gary Lee, North West Partner and a specialist in Business Rescue & Recovery at Begbies Traynor, shares an insight into how it can help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic...

Furniture Digest | Financial Support & More Retail Reopening

29 May 2020

The Furniture Makers' Company increased the support available, while Arlo & Jacob has been acquired. John Lewis has announced plans for gradual reopening...

Trend: Sustainability

28 May 2020

COVID-19 has presented governments, businesses and individuals with unprecedented challenges. However, a sustainable recovery is high on the agenda for many...

Furniture Digest | BFC Inquiry & Guidance for Retailers

22 May 2020

More information has emerged from the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) Inquiry into the impact of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some major retail stores prepare to open...

How Retailers Can Prepare to Reopen

21 May 2020

As several large-scale retailers begin to open their doors, many local retailers are starting to think about how to reopen their outlets...

COVID-19: The Furniture Industry Responds

11 May 2020

We’ve been inspired by stories about these suppliers and retailers who are using their resources to help the NHS combat the COVID-19 pandemic...

January Furniture Show is Home to the Industry’s Market Movers

04 Feb 2020

The value of the U.K.’s furniture and lighting retail market looks primed to advance again in 2019, marking a sixth consecutive increase...

Furniture Makers Exceeds Target of 100 One Step at a Time Companies

03 Feb 2020

The Furniture Makers’ Company has surpassed its target of 100 companies signed up to its One Step at a Time campaign three months early...

January Furniture Show 2020 Attracts Key Buyers in Every Sector

31 Jan 2020

Exhibitors in all five halls of the UK’s biggest furniture buying event reported strong sales and positive reactions...

The Winners of The Furniture Awards 2020

19 Jan 2020

The results are in for The Furniture Awards 2020, as the UK’s top suppliers present their latest products at the January Furniture Show...

One Step Champion Campaign

16 Jan 2020

The Furniture Makers’ Company is encouraging visitors and exhibitors at the January Furniture Show to visit its stand...

BEDS at January Furniture Show increases

14 Jan 2020

Introduced to January Furniture Show in 2019 and returning by visitor request in 2020, BEDS@JFS will feature over 20 well known dedicated bed, mattress and sleeping accessory brands.

3D Modelling and Leading Technology at January Furniture Show

13 Jan 2020

January Furniture Show 2020 will take a step into the future with three advanced technology systems in 2020.

New Brands Add Depth to January Furniture Show

10 Jan 2020

Each year January Furniture Show seeks to introduce new brands to the exhibitor list adding to the variety of products on show for visitors.

The Furniture Awards 2020 Shortlist

10 Jan 2020

The shortlist for this year’s edition of The Furniture Awards has been confirmed.

The Furniture Awards 2020 judges revealed

01 Nov 2019

The Furniture Awards, which returns to the January Furniture Show 2020 to celebrate the best businesses at the exhibition, is now open for entries.

Championing the best in the business

23 Oct 2019

The Furniture Awards are returning to the January Furniture Show in 2019 to recognise the industry’s champion suppliers of furniture and interiors products.

JFS SPONSORS YOUNG FURNITURE MAKERS AWARDS EVENT

03 Oct 2019

For the first time JFS is sponsoring the awards ceremony for The Furniture Makers’ Company Young Furniture Maker’s Awards, which will be held on 9th October 2019 at The Furniture Makers Hall and t

REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2020

03 Oct 2019

Visitor registration is now live for the 2020 January Furniture Show.

LIGHT returns to January Furniture Show

27 Sep 2019

Lighting came home to January Furniture Show this year as the dedicated sector for indoor and outdoor decorative lighting - LIGHT at January Furniture Show was such a resounding success that it will r

JFS SPONSORS YOUNG FURNITURE MAKERS AWARDS EVENT

05 Sep 2019

JFS - the show that keeps on giving

06 Jun 2019

Thank you to all of you who completed the post JFS 2019 surveys, which were carried out independently on our behalf by Explori. Your feedback is crucial in helping us to plan JFS 2020.

JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2019 DELIVERS GREATER RETURNS

19 Feb 2019

Strong results were reported across all five halls of the UK’s biggest furniture buying event during four busy days of trading at the NEC Birmingham.

The Furniture Awards 2019 shortlist revealed

08 Jan 2019

The Furniture Awards 2019 shortlist revealed The judging panel for The Furniture Awards 2019 has selected its shortlist from a bumper crop of entries.

MILLBROOK BEDS SIGNS FOR JFS

11 Dec 2018

Millbrook Beds are the latest company to sign up to show their bed collections at the new bed zone in Hall 5 of the 2019 January Furniture Show - BEDS at JFS.

Orbital pledges to bring award winners to life

04 Dec 2018

The 2019 January Furniture Show is approaching fast – and there are just a few days left for exhibitors to enter The Furniture Awards, an established programme which recognises the event’s champio

CONTRACT TRAIL INTRODUCED AT JFS

03 Dec 2018

New in 2019 will be the JFS Contract Trail. Over 150 of the 2019 exhibitors either regularly, or occasionally supply contract.

CALEX HOLLAND AT JFS

30 Nov 2018

Dutch LED lighting specialists CALEX Holland will show in LIGHT the new lighting section at JFS in 2019.

Introducing The Furniture Awards 2019 judging panel

15 Nov 2018

The Furniture Awards will return to the January Furniture Show in a few weeks’ time. Created to celebrate the suppliers of some of the best furniture and furnishing products launched at the exhib

PRE REG AT RECORD LEVEL

31 Oct 2018

The number of pre-registered visitors for the 2019 January Furniture Show is at a record level. Up by 50% for the equivalent time last year, which itself was a record.

Orla Kiely Upholstery Collection to launch at JFS2019

30 Oct 2018

Instantly recognisable, the Orla Kiely collection of upholstery and beds will exclusively be showcasing to trade at the event and the team will be looking to partner with a select number of premium re

The Future is Bright

03 Oct 2018

It was another record year for the industry in 2017, with the value of furniture and lighting retail sales growing by 2.9 percent year-on-year to pass £14 billion for the first time ever, according t

REGISTRATION LIVE FOR JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2019

02 Oct 2018

The 4 day January Furniture Show 2019 runs from 20th to 23rd January. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, it is the UK’s largest furniture and interiors trade event.

January Furniture Show Sponsors Gallery Bike Ride

20 Aug 2018

January Furniture Show (JFS), which next takes place at the NEC in Birmingham, 20th-23rd January 2019, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Gallery Direct in The Royal British Legion Pedal to Par

New Exhibitors and Developments for January Furniture Show

27 Jun 2018

Now well established as the principal furniture and interiors trade show in the UK calendar, the fifth January Furniture Show (JFS) at the NEC in 2019 will see major developments and major new names.

Silentnight Sign for JFS 2019

17 May 2018

Organisers of the January Furniture Show (JFS) are delighted to announce that Silentnight Group have signed to show at the 2019 event, which will be held at the NEC 20th - 23rd January.

January Furniture Show and LIA announce LIGHT for 2019

21 Mar 2018

January Furniture Show and the LIA (Lighting Industry Association) are pleased to announce a new collaboration. The joint venture, called LIGHT, will deliver a comprehensive lighting event within...

How PR Can Help You Overcome Challenging Times

23 Feb 2021

Press Loft has come up with a few ways to help you navigate through these uncertain times by focusing your marketing activities on the most profitable areas...

8 Things To Do When Business Is Slow

16 Feb 2021

The current lockdown has caused many businesses to come to something of a standstill. Here are some ideas for ways you can get organised and prepared for when your business re-opens...

JMW Solicitors: Here to Help

12 Feb 2021

Cory Bebb, Partner and Licensed Insolvency Practitioner at JMW Solicitors, offers up some practical advice for businesses that are continuing to struggle in these difficult times...

Funky Chunky: Increased Demand & Record Sales During Pandemic

10 Feb 2021

Sophie O'Mahony, Marketing Manager at Funky Chunky Furniture, says the business has boomed during lockdown.

Innovation in Manufacturing Webinar by The Furniture Makers' Company

09 Feb 2021

The ‘Innovation in manufacturing’ webinar, part of the ‘Innovation in times of crisis’ series, is taking place via Zoom on Thursday 18 February 11:00am - 12:00pm and is free to attend...

House of Flora: Top 5 Trends & Sustainable Living

04 Feb 2021

Sonal Flora, founder of House of Flora and interior design specialist, shares an insight into the latest trends in home furnishings...

Introducing Zoë Bonser, Portfolio Director

28 Jan 2021

A Q&A with Zoë Bonser, Clarion Events' new Retail Portfolio Director...

John Northwood | Life as a Furniture Agent

22 Jan 2021

Furniture and interiors industry agent, John Northwood, shares an insight into the life of a self-employed agent...

Furniture Show Birmingham Postponed to January 2022

14 Jan 2021

In-line with ongoing restrictions implemented by the UK government, Clarion Events has announced that the April event will be rescheduled to 23-26 January...

Sleepeezee: Backing Sustainable Britain

08 Jan 2021

Steve Warren, Joint Managing Director at Sleepeezee, talks about the importance of a sustainable future and how the business is setting a sound example...

New Year, exciting new era for Retail at Clarion Events

21 Dec 2020

Clarion Events, the organiser of January Furniture Show and Manchester Furniture Show, has announced new appointments within its Retail portfolio...

Talking Technology with Designsofa

16 Dec 2020

Dan Hyllested, Managing Director and Partner at Nordic-C, shares an insight into its Designsofa technology...

Talking Trends with Barker and Stonehouse

11 Dec 2020

Claire Hornby, Head of Creative at Barker and Stonehouse, shares an insight into current industry trends...

Coping with Covid - Young Furniture Makers

04 Dec 2020

Four budding furniture designers share their experience of 2020 so far and how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their plans...

Time to Do More Online?

21 Sep 2020

Andy Mulcahy, Strategy and Insight Director at IMRG, talks about the importance of online and why now is a great time to invest in the channel...

Furniture Digest | BFM Industry Support, Appointment Systems & Retail Sales Increase

11 Sep 2020

Nick Garratt gives an insight into how the BFM is supporting the industry. There's acquisition news from Beales, and ScS reports major sales increase...

Appointment System Weeds out Browsers

04 Sep 2020

A look into how an appointment-based system can help businesses such as Artertons and Furniture Village move forward in life after lockdown...

The Furniture Makers': Here to Help

13 Aug 2020

Jonny Westbrooke, CEO of The Furniture Makers' Company, the long-standing furnishing industry charity, talks about how it's helping through the pandemic and beyond...

Dids Macdonald on IP Protection | ACID

31 Jul 2020

Dids Macdonald, OBE Chief Executive - Anti Copying in Design (ACID), shares an overview of the importance of IP protection, especially in the current market...

January Furniture Show 2021 to go ahead

31 Jul 2020

January Furniture Show 2021 is going ahead, with doors set to open 24-27 January at the NEC in Birmingham...

Real Business Rescue's Keith Tully on COVID-19

10 Jul 2020

Real Business Rescue is a restructuring and turnaround service for businesses in financial distress. We spoke to Real Business Rescue partner, Keith Tully...

Furniture Digest | La-Z-Boy on COVID-19, Backing British Furniture & Uncertainty for Harveys

03 Jul 2020

Insight from La-Z-Boy, and Barker and Stonehouse’s new campaign supporting the British furniture industry. Bensons for Beds and Harvey’s went into administration...

La-Z-Boy UK: Coping with COVID-19

02 Jul 2020

Global upholstery manufacturer La-Z-Boy reflects on how its UK arm has coped with the coronavirus pandemic so far as well as sharing its support to the NHS and the importance of social media...

Furniture Digest | Footfall up 40%, Advice from Retailer Vic Smith Beds & VAT Reduction

19 Jun 2020

We caught up with Vic Smith Beds to find out how they are opening safely. Footfall was up 40% across retail locations, while Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering VAT reductions...

Vic Smith Beds: Coping with COVID-19

17 Jun 2020

Independent mattress retailer Vic Smith Beds shares an insight into how they have coped so far during the pandemic, while offering some advice to others...

Furniture Digest | Advice from Financial Consultancy & Consumer Demand

05 Jun 2020

We spoke to an expert from Financial Consultancy Begbies Traynor to get advice and insight for businesses. Demand for some types of furniture was high, and manufacturers resumed production...

COVID-19: Independent Advice from Professional Financial Consultancy Begbies Traynor

03 Jun 2020

Gary Lee, North West Partner and a specialist in Business Rescue & Recovery at Begbies Traynor, shares an insight into how it can help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic...

Furniture Digest | Financial Support & More Retail Reopening

29 May 2020

The Furniture Makers' Company increased the support available, while Arlo & Jacob has been acquired. John Lewis has announced plans for gradual reopening...

Trend: Sustainability

28 May 2020

COVID-19 has presented governments, businesses and individuals with unprecedented challenges. However, a sustainable recovery is high on the agenda for many...

Furniture Digest | BFC Inquiry & Guidance for Retailers

22 May 2020

More information has emerged from the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) Inquiry into the impact of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some major retail stores prepare to open...

How Retailers Can Prepare to Reopen

21 May 2020

As several large-scale retailers begin to open their doors, many local retailers are starting to think about how to reopen their outlets...

COVID-19: The Furniture Industry Responds

11 May 2020

We’ve been inspired by stories about these suppliers and retailers who are using their resources to help the NHS combat the COVID-19 pandemic...

January Furniture Show is Home to the Industry’s Market Movers

04 Feb 2020

The value of the U.K.’s furniture and lighting retail market looks primed to advance again in 2019, marking a sixth consecutive increase...

Furniture Makers Exceeds Target of 100 One Step at a Time Companies

03 Feb 2020

The Furniture Makers’ Company has surpassed its target of 100 companies signed up to its One Step at a Time campaign three months early...

January Furniture Show 2020 Attracts Key Buyers in Every Sector

31 Jan 2020

Exhibitors in all five halls of the UK’s biggest furniture buying event reported strong sales and positive reactions...

The Winners of The Furniture Awards 2020

19 Jan 2020

The results are in for The Furniture Awards 2020, as the UK’s top suppliers present their latest products at the January Furniture Show...

One Step Champion Campaign

16 Jan 2020

The Furniture Makers’ Company is encouraging visitors and exhibitors at the January Furniture Show to visit its stand...

BEDS at January Furniture Show increases

14 Jan 2020

Introduced to January Furniture Show in 2019 and returning by visitor request in 2020, BEDS@JFS will feature over 20 well known dedicated bed, mattress and sleeping accessory brands.

3D Modelling and Leading Technology at January Furniture Show

13 Jan 2020

January Furniture Show 2020 will take a step into the future with three advanced technology systems in 2020.

New Brands Add Depth to January Furniture Show

10 Jan 2020

Each year January Furniture Show seeks to introduce new brands to the exhibitor list adding to the variety of products on show for visitors.

The Furniture Awards 2020 Shortlist

10 Jan 2020

The shortlist for this year’s edition of The Furniture Awards has been confirmed.

The Furniture Awards 2020 judges revealed

01 Nov 2019

The Furniture Awards, which returns to the January Furniture Show 2020 to celebrate the best businesses at the exhibition, is now open for entries.

Championing the best in the business

23 Oct 2019

The Furniture Awards are returning to the January Furniture Show in 2019 to recognise the industry’s champion suppliers of furniture and interiors products.

JFS SPONSORS YOUNG FURNITURE MAKERS AWARDS EVENT

03 Oct 2019

REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2020

03 Oct 2019

Visitor registration is now live for the 2020 January Furniture Show.

LIGHT returns to January Furniture Show

27 Sep 2019

JFS SPONSORS YOUNG FURNITURE MAKERS AWARDS EVENT

05 Sep 2019

JFS - the show that keeps on giving

06 Jun 2019

Thank you to all of you who completed the post JFS 2019 surveys, which were carried out independently on our behalf by Explori. Your feedback is crucial in helping us to plan JFS 2020.

JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2019 DELIVERS GREATER RETURNS

19 Feb 2019

Strong results were reported across all five halls of the UK’s biggest furniture buying event during four busy days of trading at the NEC Birmingham.

The Furniture Awards 2019 shortlist revealed

08 Jan 2019

The Furniture Awards 2019 shortlist revealed The judging panel for The Furniture Awards 2019 has selected its shortlist from a bumper crop of entries.

MILLBROOK BEDS SIGNS FOR JFS

11 Dec 2018

Millbrook Beds are the latest company to sign up to show their bed collections at the new bed zone in Hall 5 of the 2019 January Furniture Show - BEDS at JFS.

Orbital pledges to bring award winners to life

04 Dec 2018

CONTRACT TRAIL INTRODUCED AT JFS

03 Dec 2018

New in 2019 will be the JFS Contract Trail. Over 150 of the 2019 exhibitors either regularly, or occasionally supply contract.

CALEX HOLLAND AT JFS

30 Nov 2018

Dutch LED lighting specialists CALEX Holland will show in LIGHT the new lighting section at JFS in 2019.

Introducing The Furniture Awards 2019 judging panel

15 Nov 2018

The Furniture Awards will return to the January Furniture Show in a few weeks’ time. Created to celebrate the suppliers of some of the best furniture and furnishing products launched at the exhib

PRE REG AT RECORD LEVEL

31 Oct 2018

The number of pre-registered visitors for the 2019 January Furniture Show is at a record level. Up by 50% for the equivalent time last year, which itself was a record.

Orla Kiely Upholstery Collection to launch at JFS2019

30 Oct 2018

The Future is Bright

03 Oct 2018

REGISTRATION LIVE FOR JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2019

02 Oct 2018

The 4 day January Furniture Show 2019 runs from 20th to 23rd January. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, it is the UK’s largest furniture and interiors trade event.

January Furniture Show Sponsors Gallery Bike Ride

20 Aug 2018

New Exhibitors and Developments for January Furniture Show

27 Jun 2018

Now well established as the principal furniture and interiors trade show in the UK calendar, the fifth January Furniture Show (JFS) at the NEC in 2019 will see major developments and major new names.

Silentnight Sign for JFS 2019

17 May 2018

Organisers of the January Furniture Show (JFS) are delighted to announce that Silentnight Group have signed to show at the 2019 event, which will be held at the NEC 20th - 23rd January.

January Furniture Show and LIA announce LIGHT for 2019

21 Mar 2018

January Furniture Show and the LIA (Lighting Industry Association) are pleased to announce a new collaboration. The joint venture, called LIGHT, will deliver a comprehensive lighting event within...