Sofa industry supplier Aquaclean says Google search interest in its brand has increased by more than 5,000 percent following its investment in consumer advertising in the UK.

Consumers are trading down when buying mattresses, with the average amount spent falling sharply and a growing proportion of shoppers opting for products costing less than £400.

The National Bed Federation has named seven businesses in the running for its two member awards at this month's Bed Show.

The furniture industry is being urged to engage with Government plans that could reshape how product information is recorded and shared across the supply chain, with the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) to host a free industry-wide webinar next week.

Belysse Group saw the decline in its European business accelerate in the first half of 2026, with lower demand compounded by temporary challenges linked to the implementation of a new IT system.

Victoria says it will assess opportunities arising from the prospective administration of Headlam Group, as the flooring manufacturer and distributor reported an encouraging start to its financial year.

HMRC faces a substantial shortfall following the insolvent restructure of John Lewis of Hungerford, with administrators saying its near-£2 million preferential claim will not be repaid in full.

Somnigroup plans to make the components inside mattresses a more prominent part of how products are marketed to consumers following its takeover of Leggett & Platt.

Highgrove Beds has reported a sharp rebound in earnings as revenue reached a record high, extending an unbroken run of annual sales growth stretching back to 2020.

Carpenter paid a £28 million dividend to its US parent last year in a period when the foam and finished goods manufacturer recorded lower underlying earnings but higher net profits on a lower tax charge.

A 30-strong team from Tempur UK will climb Snowdon this month to raise funds and awareness for children’s bed poverty charity Zarach.

Unsecured creditors of upstream mattress industry supplier Galino are facing a shortfall after the Scottish fastenings business ceased trading immediately on entering administration.

Nine businesses from across the bed and furniture industries have signed up as official sponsors of the National Bed Federation’s 2026 Bed Show.

Upstream bed and upholstery industry supplier Global Components (UK) generated stronger cashflow and built reserves last year despite a weaker trading background.

The British Furniture Association (BFA) has partnered with Didac and Rochdale Occupational Health (ROHS) to deliver a health and safety seminar tailored to the furniture industry.

Man Wah Holdings has said it is developing a long-term strategic partnership with DFS after agreeing a deal that will take the upholstery manufacturer’s direct holding in the retailer to 8.58 percent.

Kitchen and bathroom furniture manufacturer Burbidge has sold an investment property and agreed new bank facilities in moves that it says have strengthened its liquidity position.

Man Wah founder Man Li Wong’s attributable interest in DFS is now worth about £31.5 million after further buying lifted the holding above 8 percent.

Natuzzi is in talks with the New York Stock Exchange over possible solutions after the exchange suspended trading in its shares and began delisting proceedings.

The British Furniture Association (BFA) is bringing together experts from Google, Autonomate and other technology and industry organisations for a summit exploring the use of artificial intelligence across the furniture sector.

Tetrad is recruiting additional factory workers after building an eight-week order book as the upholstery manufacturer begins life under new ownership with a reduced cost base.

Somnigroup International expects to generate substantially greater savings from its combination with Leggett & Platt than it envisaged when the deal was first announced.

Former owner Janus Cooper has returned as shareholder of Tetrad after the heritage upholstery manufacturer completed a management buyout that also sees private equity firm Blandford Capital exit.

Upholstery manufacturer ACL says it is making progress with new retail customers and exploring new markets after the loss of its largest customer transformed the scale of its business.

Chinese mattress manufacturer Mlily is ramping up production elsewhere in the US after a major fire at its South Carolina manufacturing plant earlier this month.

Natuzzi is preparing a major refresh of its UK store network across both its Natuzzi Italia and Natuzzi Editions brands.

Mattress, toppers and bedding brand Panda rebuilt cash reserves last year as the heavy investment programme that accompanied its earlier expansion eased.

Furniture components and industrial fasteners supplier Jet Press returned to profit last year after a sharp improvement in gross margin was accompanied by lower operating costs.

Shareholders in Leggett & Platt have approved the bedding and furniture components manufacturer's proposed takeover by Tempur Sealy owner Somnigroup International.

The sale and leaseback of Sleepeezee's historic Kent factory last year was valued in excess of the entire sum paid to acquire the bed maker little more than a year earlier.

Natuzzi has reached an agreement with the executive it wants to lead the Italian furniture group, more than a year after founder Pasquale Natuzzi returned to the chief executive role on an interim basis.

Bed manufacturer Hypnos has extended its partnership with environmental charity the Eden Project, continuing a relationship that began in 2019.

Man Wah founder Man Li Wong has further increased his shareholding in DFS, continuing a rapid accumulation of stock in Britain's upholstery market leader.

Fabrics and furnishings group Romo has cut net debt by a third in the space of two years after generating another near-£11 million underlying earnings haul in 2025.

Bramblecrest owner BDP Imports delivered sharply higher sales and profits last year as improved weather and lower freight costs boosted the outdoor furniture supplier.

Wood furniture imports were higher on a year-on-year basis for the fourth straight month in June as both China and Vietnam achieved double-digit growth across each of bedroom, living and dining.

A third straight rise in carpet imports negated a third consecutive fall in vinyl shipments as overall floorcoverings trade returned to growth in June.

Staples & Co has become headline sponsor of the New Furniture Makers Exhibition, marking the first time the British bed brand has supported the annual showcase of emerging design talent.

The owner of upholstery manufacturer Alstons expanded gross margin and generated a gain from selling surplus property in the second quarter, mitigating the impact of the continuing downturn in the UK furniture market.

Imports of foam and sprung mattresses into the UK declined in the first six months of 2026, the first time half-year figures have fallen since 2019.

Wool bedding manufacturer Luna Textiles is relocating from West Yorkshire to a historic Scottish textile mill as part of an expansion that will double production capacity.

Sofa and sofabed imports returned to growth in June on the back of stronger shipments from China, the UK's largest trading partner in the category.

A return to growth in June meant first half turnover at the furniture factory gate was marginally positive, according to new official statistics.

Bensons for Beds has recruited longtime DFS executive John Rastall as commercial director as it strengthens its senior commercial team.

Woolroom has reported a sharp rise in summer sales, with the natural bedding retailer saying hotter weather has fuelled demand for products designed to help sleepers stay cool.

The flooring industry needs to begin preparing for Extended Producer Responsibility now as businesses face a changing regulatory landscape, delegates at a major sustainability conference were told.

A deadline has passed for offers to acquire the business and assets of a foam conversion and fibre fill supplier based in the North East of England.

Weak demand in European and American bedding markets contributed to lower volumes at components giant Leggett & Platt in the second quarter.

Soft furnishings supplier Sanderson Design Group saw UK brand sales decline in the first half, contrasting with double-digit growth in North America and at its British manufacturing operations.

Somnigroup has pointed to continuing weakness in the UK bedding market and the temporary effects of Dreams' enterprise resource planning (ERP) transition as it released second quarter results that featured higher profits but a lowering of its full-year earnings guidance.

Natuzzi's restructuring gathered pace during the first quarter as the Italian upholstery manufacturer reported a sharp fall in sales, weaker profitability and lower cash, while pressing ahead with factory consolidation, workforce reductions and production transfers to Romania.

Tempur UK achieved record sales and profits in 2025 as the premium mattress brand grew despite subdued consumer demand, supported by gains with retail partners and the launch of a lower-priced product range.

The UK's largest independent sofa manufacturer has warned that reforms to furniture flammability regulations must not trigger a "race to the bottom" on product safety as Britain considers following Ireland in overhauling decades-old fire safety rules.

Global upholstered furniture demand has largely stagnated in real terms over the past decade despite higher selling prices, with manufacturers facing sustained pressure from rising raw material costs, geopolitical disruption and shifting trade flows, according to new research from CSIL.

Pristine Beds, the manufacturer and retailer of mattresses, bed frames and headboards based near the Redbrick complex in Batley, has a recorded a third straight six-figure earnings deficit.

Premium bed maker and retailer Savoir Beds is targeting further expansion in the United States after returning to operating profit in what director and co-owner Alistair Hughes described as a "steady year in a tough market."

World flooring giant Mohawk Industries said it gained market share and exceeded expectations in the second quarter despite continued weakness in residential demand, as new product launches, pricing and operational improvements helped offset a subdued global flooring market.

Kingcome Sofas increased sales during the past financial year, although orders and profitability came under pressure as trading conditions in the UK's luxury furniture market deteriorated.

The founder of global recliner manufacturer Man Wah has increased his shareholding in DFS for the third time this month, taking his interest in the UK upholstery retailer further above the disclosure threshold.

Swedish premium bed maker Hästens returned its UK retail operation to statutory profit last year as sales rebounded following a major restructuring that handed day-to-day control of its London-area stores to its largest international dealer.

Experienced industry executive Lee Armstrong has joined Aberdare upholstered furniture manufacturer Ashwood Designs as sales director.

Somnigroup International has refinanced its senior secured credit facilities, extending debt maturities to 2031, lowering borrowing costs and increasing liquidity as it prepares for its planned acquisition of Leggett & Platt.

Forbo's Flooring Systems division returned to sales growth in local currencies during the first half, but higher raw material, energy and transport costs continued to squeeze margins as weak European construction markets weighed on performance.

Ireland is scrapping its three-decade-old national furniture flammability regulations in a move that will align its product safety regime with European Union rules and remove a longstanding compliance hurdle for manufacturers selling into the Irish market.

The value of UK-manufactured upholstery and mattress sales both declined last year as domestic producers lost market share to their international contemporaries.

Contract furniture manufacturer and sourcing specialist Andy Thornton has been acquired by an investment vehicle owned by the founder of Indian furniture producer Saumitra International.

Victoria said early trading in its new financial year has improved after four years of weak flooring markets, as the group pointed to market share gains in UK carpets and underlay and reiterated that its recently announced refinancing has given it the runway to complete an operational turnaround.

Howden Joinery said its fitted bedroom business helped drive first-half growth as the trade-only supplier continued expanding its depot network and investing in manufacturing and digital capabilities despite a subdued UK kitchen market.

Furniture manufacturers are stepping up investment in digital production technology as they seek to improve productivity and sharpen competitiveness, with Government-backed grants helping to accelerate projects ranging from CGI product visualisation to automated cutting systems.

The group behind the Burmatex brand said it expects strong trading momentum to continue through the second half after completing a major investment in its manufacturing operations, as the commercial flooring group reported accelerating first-half sales and higher operating profit.

The National Bed Federation has refreshed the judging panels for its 2026 Bed Product of the Year and Component Product of the Year awards ahead of this year's Bed Show.

The takeover of Buoyant Upholstery by Ashwood Designs Group has created Britain's biggest sofa manufacturing group but its combined market share is a reminder of how fragmented the market remains.

Bensons for Beds has launched a workplace finance platform for its 1,700 colleagues, offering access to earned wages before payday, savings tools and financial education as part of its wider employee benefits strategy.

Headlam Group's activist shareholder is said to have sold its remaining stake in the flooring distributor, bringing to an end a campaign that sought to overhaul the company's board amid concerns over its performance.

Sofology has strengthened its premium upholstery offer after securing an exclusive UK retail partnership with Italian supplier Calia Italia, with a dedicated collection launching across the retailer's 56 stores and online from today (July 22, 2026).

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is marking the first anniversary of the enhanced benefits package available through its Retail Champions Scheme, saying the additional support has strengthened its offering to bed retailers.

Fabrics supplier Ashley Wilde is pressing ahead with a major warehouse investment that it says will transform the business and its operations.

Magnet Group has secured overwhelming creditor approval for its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), clearing the way for the kitchen retailer to press ahead with a property restructuring less than seven months after its acquisition by Alteri Investors.

Cabinet furniture imports climbed for the third straight month in May as higher bedroom shipments mitigated falls in other sub-categories.

Creditors have approved the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposed by West Midlands upholstery manufacturer Alpha Designs Upholstery, putting the business in a stronger position to reorganise its liabilities under an agreed restructuring plan.

Buoyant Upholstery managing director Mike Aramayo has pledged to drive the business forward under its new ownership, saying he remains "as hungry today" as when he joined the company 26 years ago.

The global mattress market is expected to contract slightly this year before returning to modest growth in 2027, as manufacturers grapple with higher raw material costs, geopolitical disruption and changing trade patterns, according to a new report from industry research group CSIL.

Sofa imports into the UK fell for a second straight month in May on the back of softer numbers from Poland and Italy, the UK's second and third most important source partners.

German luxury kitchen manufacturer Eggersmann has sold a 49 percent stake to Finkemeier Holding as part of a capital increase designed to support its long-term growth and strengthen its position in the premium market.

Bensons for Beds has returned to Burnley after a six-year absence with the opening of a new store, marking a six-figure investment by the Alteri Investors-backed retailer.

A fall in May volumes means annual mattress imports are now tracking lower on a year-to-date basis, raising the prospect of a first full year fall in annual shipments into the UK in 13 years.

Furniture makers' combined turnover fell for the first month in three in May and at the sharpest rate in almost two years, according to new official figures.

Lower vinyl shipments from China negatively impacted flooring imports in May as the total across all sub-categories declined for the first time in three months.

DFS said it expects full-year profit to come in towards the middle of upgraded guidance after revenue growth, margin gains and cost discipline offset a weaker second half in the upholstery market.

The management buyout at contemporary bedroom furniture maker Home Décor was aided by the waiving of more than £16 million of debt owed to its former owner, new filings show.

Scottish fastening and fixings supplier Galino has entered administration after secured lender Close Invoice Finance appointed joint administrators, days after HM Revenue & Customs sought to wind up the business over an unpaid tax debt.

The group behind the ILIV sofa and interior fabrics brand booked higher profits last year as margin expansion helped combat the effects of lower sales and elevated operating costs.

Silentnight is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and says it is reaffirming its commitment to UK manufacturing and sustainability.

Property assets that previously generated a £10.9 million windfall have emerged as one of the biggest unanswered questions in the administration of Airsprung, with restructuring advisors still working to establish ownership of parts of the manufacturer's real estate portfolio before pursuing disposals.

Victoria has completed the €34.4 million sale and leaseback of its Belgian distribution centre as the flooring group continues a wider restructuring of its Balta Rugs business.

Motion furniture giant Man Wah Holdings is entering the upholstered bedstead market with a new technology-led collection as it continues to broaden its product portfolio beyond reclining sofas.

The founder of global recliner manufacturer Man Wah Holdings has increased his shareholding in DFS for the second time in a little over a week, ahead of the retailer updating investors on trading tomorrow.

The investment group that acquired control of kitchen and bedroom furniture giant Symphony last year agreed a mechanism to buy out the Gregory family's remaining shareholding by 2030, financial statements show.

The company behind Chinese mattress manufacturer Mlily has issued its third abnormal trading announcement in just over two months after another sharp rally in its share price, insisting it is unaware of any undisclosed information behind the move.

Leisure Furnishings said it is stepping up cost-cutting measures and operational restructuring after rising employment costs and weaker demand pushed the upholstery manufacturer into the second loss in its 25-year history.

Ashwood Designs Group has acquired Buoyant Upholstery in a deal that creates what the companies describe as the UK's largest sofa manufacturing group.

A three-showroom fitted furniture vertical that was until three years ago listed on the Alternative Investors Market (AIM) has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators (NOI).

The founder of global recliner manufacturer Man Wah Holdings has increased his shareholding in DFS for the first time since the investment emerged earlier this year, reinforcing his position as one of the retailer's larger shareholders.

Leeds bed maker Harrison Spinks has introduced a new mattress collection aimed at broadening access to its handcrafted products with a lower-priced range built around natural materials and its in-house manufacturing capabilities.

Victoria shares surged to their highest closing level since autumn 2025 after the flooring group unveiled a sweeping refinancing agreement that will reduce liabilities by more than £300 million, lower annual financing costs and remove the immediate risk of equity dilution.

The owner of expanding upholstery vertical Arlo & Jacob says he is pleased with its progress as the retail company posted its strongest numbers since it was acquired from TCM Living.

The growing importance of environmental, social and governance credentials is increasingly influencing buying decisions in the furniture industry, according to research from the British Furniture Association (BFA).

Registration has opened for this year's National Bed Federation Bed Show, with organisers promising the return of the UK's largest exhibition dedicated solely to the bed industry.

Revenue growth and margin expansion helped historic furniture maker Ercol record its first after-tax consolidated profits since 2016 last year.

A cyber-attack at a major retailer hit bed maker Relyon last year, masking gains made with a number of its established independent stockists and larger customers.

Kitchen and housewares supplier Joseph Joseph said profits climbed sharply last year on double-digit revenue growth, reflecting stronger consumer demand in key markets despite ongoing cost pressures.

Control of West Yorkshire bed maker Dura Beds has been diluted after shares previously held by a single stakeholder have been transferred to four other new owners.

Far East upholstery giant Man Wah Holdings is to open its first UK flagship showroom, marking the latest step in its expansion strategy for Britain and Ireland following signs of strengthening demand from European customers.

The Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers has appointed David Gascoigne as chairman, with the Gascoigne Designs managing director setting out plans to broaden the organisation's role beyond its twice-yearly Long Point exhibitions.

Hammonds reduced its annual loss and more than quadrupled operating cash generation last year as the fitted furniture manufacturer and retailer completed a significant corporate reorganisation designed to simplify the business and strengthen its balance sheet.

Scottish kitchen, bedroom and bathroom manufacturer Kelvin KBB has been sold out of administration in a management-backed pre-pack deal that preserves all 58 jobs.

Award-winning broadcaster Clare Balding will host this year's NBF Bed Industry Awards 2026, the National Bed Federation has announced.

German upholstery manufacturer Himolla has entered protective shield proceedings as it seeks to restructure under court supervision, citing a prolonged downturn in demand, weak residential construction activity and intensifying price competition.

Lower costs helped motion furniture maker Celebrity book higher profits last year despite lower sales and narrower gross margin.

The takeovers of fitted furniture verticals Fittingly and Clever Closet contributed profitable growth for the private equity-backed Sharps cabinet group last year.

Profits climbed for West Yorkshire bed manufacturer Dura Beds last year despite a near double-digit decline in revenue.

Sofas & Stuff has partnered with the Royal Ballet and Opera on a design-led collaboration that uses ballet and opera costumes as inspiration for a series of one-off furniture pieces.

Cormar Carpets increased sales and net profit in 2025 as the Bury manufacturer stepped up investment in manufacturing and technology in a period that saw it make adjustments to year-earlier figures.

CBD Guangzhou will return next month with a greater emphasis on smart living technologies, whole-house customisation and advanced manufacturing as organisers seek to strengthen the event's position as a global sourcing and networking platform for the building decoration and home furnishing sectors.

Clive Kenyon-Brown, commercial director for Duresta and international sales at Sofa Brands International, is to leave the upholstery manufacturing group later this year.

The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has published a new guide aimed at helping furniture businesses better understand the information contained within flammability test reports, rather than relying solely on a pass-or-fail result.

Global furniture trade showed almost no growth in 2025 as businesses navigated shifting tariff policies, geopolitical tensions and changing trade relationships, according to highly-regarded Italian research firm CSIL.

Naturalmat is set to host an industry networking event focused on sustainability, sleep wellbeing and the use of natural materials, bringing together interior designers, architects and other design professionals at its Knutsford showroom later this week.

Upholstery retailer Sofas & Stuff said its manufacturing division is expected to break even or move into profit in 2026, marking a significant milestone after four years of investment in building its own production operation from scratch.

A Lancashire bespoke cabinet furniture manufacturer has begun relocating part of its operations after a major fire caused significant damage at its production site in Eccleston.

Bensons for Beds has appointed Emma Forbes as director of owned brands as the beds vertical seeks to further develop its portfolio of proprietary sleep brands.

Tetrad has promoted long-serving executive Chris Fletcher to managing director as the upholstery manufacturer seeks to strengthen local leadership following a period of restructuring that saw sister companies Westbridge Furniture and Belfield Leisure enter administration.

The Furniture Makers’ Company’s annual Big Shots clay pigeon shooting fundraiser generated £30,000 for the industry charity at its 31st edition, held at the Holland & Holland shooting grounds in Middlesex.

Jonathan Hindle, president and managing director of workplace furniture manufacturer KI Europe and former chairman of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC), has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to the furniture industry.

La-Z-Boy has completed the restructuring that led to the closure of its UK manufacturing operation, disclosing that the programme generated another $3.6 million of charges during the final quarter of its financial year on top of earlier costs and goodwill impairment.

Alternative Flooring has appointed Stephen Brooks as managing director while long-serving creative and marketing director Lorna Haigh is to move into a consultancy role after 25 years with the business.

Polish upholstery manufacturer Adriana has disclosed the disposal of shares in UK upholstery market leader DFS for the first time since building a near double-digit percentage stake in the retailer almost four years ago.

Belgium's dwindling carpet exports to the UK may have begun to find their new level after the total rose for the first time in almost two years in April.

Cabinet imports rose for the second straight month in April on the back of higher volumes of Chinese-made living, dining and bedroom furniture.

The number of British furniture manufacturers that import parts, components or materials from overseas suppliers has fallen sharply, according to new official figures.

High volumes of Tempur product arriving into the UK continued to keep mattress imports positive in April despite weaker demand for goods made from other sources.

Upholstery imports into the UK declined for the first time since January in April with drops from each of the three largest source nations.

Furniture manufacturers' combined turnover continued to build in April as domestic demand more than mitigated a fall in export output.

Mohawk Industries has appointed Paul De Cock as chief executive officer, succeeding Jeffrey Lorberbaum, who will retire from the role on September 30 while remaining chairman of the board.

AJ Foam booked six-figure profits last year in a period that saw the mattresses and foam fillings manufacturer and its owner boost liquidity through the realisation of investments and property.

Rotherham-based spring manufacturer Wolf Components said sales and profitability increased during 2025 after investing more than £500,000 in manufacturing equipment to expand capacity and improve efficiency.

Wade Spring, one of the key cogs in Britain's upholstery and bedding markets supply chain, said it expects continued soft trading conditions as cost savings helped the historic supplier mitigate falling output last year.

UK furniture manufacturers invested an eleven-year low amount of cash in new capital assets according to new official figures, though the mattress sector bucked the wider trend.

The Yorkshire industrial group behind mattress fillings supplier W.E. Rawson and Rawson Carpets, said it will focus on reviving its carpets and fillings businesses after both reported lower sales in the year to June 30, 2025.

Beds market leader Dreams has opened a second store in Sheffield, adding another location as part of its ongoing UK expansion programme.



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