It is now three days and counting until the big reveal: the official launch of Poltronesofà in the UK market. We now know who will lead it. [Premium]

104 furnishings companies were placed into administration, liquidation, wound up or dissolved in the past week. Full list here. [Premium]

Complete list of all countries from which foam and sprung mattresses were exported out of the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

Complete list of all countries from which wood living, dining, and bedroom furniture were exported out of the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

Complete list of all countries from which upholstered furniture was exported out of the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

Complete list of all countries from which carpets/rugs of all construction type were exported out of the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

The latest financial year for Sealy UK marked five years since Somnigroup International and its Asia-Pacific licensing partner acquired the Aspatria bed maker in a £3.2 million deal from Silentnight. [Premium]

Six companies left creditors facing a forecast shortfall of £4.3 million.

Sales still visible, profits less so: decoding Wayfair’s Irish model change and what that means. [Premium]

Over 75 new industry companies were incorporated in the period between February 23–March 1, 2026 inclusive. Full list by business type.

Bed retailer has had a much stronger year, and is proving equally adept at message management. [Premium]

99 furnishings companies were placed into administration, liquidation, wound up or dissolved in the past week. Full list here. [Premium]

While new store openings have dominated recent headlines, corporate filings suggest growth at Tapi is also being structured behind the scenes. [Premium]

IKEA’s decision to host Decathlon inside its 269,098 sqft Croydon store marks one of the most significant strategic shifts in the retailer’s UK history. [Premium]

The head of Nick Scali says expanding its UK store network is central to unlocking profitability. [Premium]

Over 90 new industry companies were incorporated in the period between February 16–22, 2026 inclusive. Full list by business type.

120 furnishings companies were placed into administration, liquidation, wound up or dissolved in the past week. Full list here. [Premium]

Six companies left creditors facing a forecast shortfall of £53.2 million.

ScS was our biggest customer globally, but DFS is probably a better fit for our brand, says La-Z-Boy CEO. [Premium]

Furniture Village’s latest results point to structural capacity for further top-line expansion, beyond the all-time annual high revenue reported for the 52 weeks to June 29, 2025. [Premium]

The redemption of Silentnight’s remaining preference shares removes a longstanding feature of the private equity-backed group’s capital structure, but its significance depends on what comes next. [Premium]

Over 70 new industry companies were incorporated in the period between February 9–15, 2026 inclusive. Full list by business type.

Complete list of all countries from which wood living, dining, bedroom, home office and kitchen furniture were imported into the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

Seven companies left creditors facing a forecast shortfall of £3.5 million.

Complete list of all countries from which foam and sprung mattresses were imported into the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

121 furnishings companies were placed into administration, liquidation, wound up or dissolved in the past week. Full list here. [Premium]

Complete list of all countries from which upholstered furniture was imported into the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

Complete list of all countries from which carpets of all construction type were imported into the UK in 2025, including the value of goods, year-on-year comparisons, and five years of data.

The title of Britain’s most famous furniture store is open to debate. Its most expensive is less so. [Premium]

New sofa business is taking on the likes of Loaf and Neptune with the backing of a founder with exceptional pedigree. [Premium]

Over 75 new industry companies were incorporated in the period between February 2–8, 2026 inclusive. Full list by business type.

Forecast assumptions would see Colchester sofa manufacturer near double in size, far outstripping anything in its history. [Premium]

Six companies left creditors facing a forecast shortfall of £2.9 million.

89 furnishings companies were placed into administration, liquidation, wound up or dissolved in the past week. Full list here. [Premium]

A New York Stock Exchange notice flags balance sheet and market value thresholds rather than triggering immediate delisting, leaving Natuzzi with up to 18 months to restore compliance. [Premium]

Victoria's UK and Europe soft flooring division remained its largest collective business in its 2024/25 financial year, but now-public subsidiary accounts provide even more colour. [Premium]

East Midlands mattress maker offers clues about the scale and structure of the business. [Premium]

Ecommerce retailer Time4Sleep has spent nearly two decades building scale and balance-sheet strength in UK bedding while rarely courting attention. [Premium]

Over 120 new industry companies were incorporated in the period between January 26–February 1, 2026 inclusive. Full list by business type.

The new owner of direct to consumer and wholesale mattress brand Simba Sleep has fully disclosed its shareholding for the first time. [Premium]