Saturday, October 3, 2026
Lee Longlands plans restructure as turnaround gains traction
Lee Longlands is working on a restructuring and recapitalisation that would see its trading operation continue within the group company that owns its substantial Birmingham freehold property.
Notebook: Terms emerge for buyout of Wiltshire bed maker
Moonraker Beds became part of the Gallery Direct-owned Dreamworks Beds business last year. [Premium]
Double-digit sales growth lifts earnings at Mobus Fabrics
Upholstery fabric supplier Mobus grew sales at a double-digit rate last year as higher UK demand helped it build profits and net assets.
Kitchen maker faces administration months after Alteri takeover
A fresh insolvency process is underway within the former Nobia UK kitchen operations, with manufacturer Gower Furniture filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Vivonio completes sale of office furniture maker to Orlando Capital
The most valuable remaining business within insolvent German furniture group Vivonio is changing hands after an agreement was reached with a new owner.
CIFF Guangzhou to mark 30 years with 2027 furniture fair
CIFF Guangzhou will mark 30 years since its foundation when the Chinese furniture industry exhibition returns next March.
Margin gains propel profits for North West carpet maker
The group behind Blackburn carpet manufacturer Cavalier Carpets lifted profits sharply last year as a fall in services revenue was offset by higher product sales, wider margins and a lower cost base.
Mattress brand Nectar backs Furniture Village rollout to revive growth
Nectar Sleep is forecasting a return to growth as the mattress and bedroom furniture brand expands its retail partnership with Furniture Village.
Roche Bobois UK arm slips to loss as showroom relocation costs mount
The wholly-owned UK arm of French furniture brand Roche Bobois fell to a loss last year as costs associated with a showroom relocation increased and sales remained below historic levels.
Margin gains and cost cuts lift profits at Neville Johnson owner
Margin expansion and a leaner cost base helped the owner of Neville Johnson lift adjusted profits despite weaker sales in the year to April 30, 2026.
International buyers converge on New Delhi for first imm india
The inaugural imm india furniture and interiors trade show attracted more than 5,000 visitors as organiser Koelnmesse extended its international events portfolio into one of the world’s fastest-growing furniture markets.
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Mattress imports decline again despite Tempur boost
Mattress imports into the UK declined for the third straight month in July with the latest figures trending in the same direction as the first half of 2026.
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RH London could become retailer’s biggest gallery worldwide within three years
RH believes its new London flagship could become its number one location worldwide within two to three years after an opening period that has surpassed the premium-pitched furniture retailer’s...
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OKA returns to growth as retailer swings back into profit at EBIT line
Aspirational interiors retailer OKA returned to growth and swung back into operating profit last year, two years after restructuring the business and withdrawing from the US market.
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China lifts sofa imports as Poland and Italy lose ground
Upholstered furniture imports climbed in July as rising shipments from China negated weaker volumes from both Poland and Italy arriving at UK ports.
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Domestic growth powers Amtico sales rebound
Luxury vinyl tile manufacturer Amtico returned to growth last year as higher UK sales helped offset weaker demand across its international markets.
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Notebook: Terms emerge for buyout of Wiltshire bed maker
Moonraker Beds became part of the Gallery Direct-owned Dreamworks Beds business last year. [Premium]
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Vinyl flooring imports: Jan–July 2022–2026 breakdown by country
Complete list of all countries from which vinyl flooring was imported into the UK in the first seven months of 2026, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.
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Lee Longlands plans restructure as turnaround gains traction
Lee Longlands is working on a restructuring and recapitalisation that would see its trading operation continue within the group company that owns its substantial Birmingham freehold property.
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Gallery Direct returns to profit as sales approach £60 million
Gallery Direct returned to profit last year as higher sales and improved operating performance helped the furniture, beds and home accents group rebound from its prior-year statutory loss.
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Sofa maker Lebus tackles operational issues after swing to loss
Upholstery manufacturer Lebus says it has rebuilt and strengthened its operations team after margin pressure and higher costs pushed the employee-owned business into the red last year.
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Headlam delays half-year results amid administration process
Headlam Group has delayed publication of its half-year results as the floorcoverings distributor's administration process continues.
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NBF removes deadlines as it relaunches sustainability pledge
The National Bed Federation (NBF) has relaunched its sustainability pledge and ecodesign assessment toolkit, removing fixed timeframes to give bed manufacturers and suppliers greater flexibility over their environmental programmes.
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Double-digit sales growth lifts earnings at Mobus Fabrics
Upholstery fabric supplier Mobus grew sales at a double-digit rate last year as higher UK demand helped it build profits and net assets.
Kitchen maker faces administration months after Alteri takeover
A fresh insolvency process is underway within the former Nobia UK kitchen operations, with manufacturer Gower Furniture filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Vivonio completes sale of office furniture maker to Orlando Capital
The most valuable remaining business within insolvent German furniture group Vivonio is changing hands after an agreement was reached with a new owner.
CIFF Guangzhou to mark 30 years with 2027 furniture fair
CIFF Guangzhou will mark 30 years since its foundation when the Chinese furniture industry exhibition returns next March.
Margin gains propel profits for North West carpet maker
The group behind Blackburn carpet manufacturer Cavalier Carpets lifted profits sharply last year as a fall in services revenue was offset by higher product sales, wider margins and a lower cost base.
Mattress brand Nectar backs Furniture Village rollout to revive growth
Nectar Sleep is forecasting a return to growth as the mattress and bedroom furniture brand expands its retail partnership with Furniture Village.
Roche Bobois UK arm slips to loss as showroom relocation costs mount
The wholly-owned UK arm of French furniture brand Roche Bobois fell to a loss last year as costs associated with a showroom relocation increased and sales remained below historic levels.
Margin gains and cost cuts lift profits at Neville Johnson owner
Margin expansion and a leaner cost base helped the owner of Neville Johnson lift adjusted profits despite weaker sales in the year to April 30, 2026.