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Fitter of the Year 2026 will be decided at Harrogate From February to September, the Fitter of the Year challenge
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September will see three shows held concurrently From 2–5 September 2026, the SECC, Ho Chi Minh City will host VIFA
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Interiors Monthly talks to Huw Phillips from Buyline
Tracey from Interiors Monthly sits down with Huw Phillips of Buyline to discuss how small furniture and flooring retailers can
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Likewise completes £9.5m buy amid strong sales
Likewise has secured the £9.57m purchase of its planned Corby distribution centre amid a strong start to August. The
Riviera Home strengthens team
Riviera Home and The Woven Edge has added to its sales team, recruiting Luke Thomas from Crucial Trading. Thomas
Kernan to take over as Ruis calls time on second JL innings
Will Kernan, former Neptune chairman is to become John Lewis md. He will succeed Peter Ruis, who is leaving
Aram to add working space to store
Aram is to introduce a drop in working space for designers and architects at its London store. The trade
PM promises ‘phoney bargains’ retail crackdown
The UK Government is to take action against retailers misleading shoppers with what the prime minster has called ‘phoney bargains.’
Dunelm turns to AI shopping assistant
Dunelm has debuted an AI shopping assistant that allows shoppers to search for products, receive recommendations and see products through
Rimadesio enjoys UK and Ireland success
The UK and Republic of Ireland is a top performer for Rimadesio this year. The Italian furniture company highlighted
‘Classic Phoenix Syndrome’ concerns sees furniture firm’s HGV licence refused
A furniture manufacturer has been refused an HGV operator’s licence over ‘classic Phoenix Syndrome’ concerns. Mark Hinchliffe, Traffic Commissioners
Moreno and management receive share options
Roberto Moreno, Victoria coo and senior management have shared almost 400,000 share options in the group. Moreno has been
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Champion crowned
Fitter of the Year 2026 will be decided at Harrogate From February to September, the Fitter of the Year challenge
Triple score
September will see three shows held concurrently From 2–5 September 2026, the SECC, Ho Chi Minh City will host VIFA
One month on – relive the best of SOLEX 26
It is already a month since SOLEX 26 opened its doors: it feels like only yesterday that the NEC welcomed
One month on – relive the Solex World Cup awards evening
One of the standout moments of SOLEX 26 took place after the exhibition halls closed, as retailers, exhibitors, and industry
Dorsch set to bring updated 1970’s alpine glamour to Decorex
Claudia Dorsch will design the VIP lounge at this year’s Decorex, bringing a fully immersive alpine home to the heart
Heimtextil revamps Bed, Bath & Living with new area
Heimtextil is revamping its Bed, Bath & Living section with Comfort & Connect creating a new meeting place in the
Pitch Live deadline looms
The deadline for Pitch Live at Autumn Fair is fast approaching. With a new morning timeslot designed to maximise
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Harrogate again hosts The Flooring Show The Flooring Show returns to Harrogate from 20–22 September, bringing the UK flooring industry
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BEST RETAILERS
SMITHS OF HARROGATE, COUCH FLOORING, THE COTSWOLD COMPANY, 1TO1 FLOORING, SOFA CLUB BEST FURNITURE RETAILER (1-3 STORES) SMITHS OF HARROGATE
BEST UK FURNITURE MANUFACTURER
WHITEMEADOW Whitemeadow is celebrating a proud milestone after being named Best UK Furniture Manufacturer in the Interiors Monthly Awards. The