This month is our first ‘Awards Special’ where we uncover the winners of our Big Furniture Awards, as voted by the industry. We also caught up with some of the winners and their thoughts on being named the best of the best for 2023. Congratulations once again to all the winners and a BIG thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.

Once you’ve digested all the award winners, this month also features the second of our two-part interview with Trustpilot. The review platform shares some top tips when using the service as well as a guide into getting started. There’s also a special interview with Malini, who talks about their recovery from a devastating fire at the end of last year and how industry support has seen them rise from the ashes.

Another business on the rise is HUMZ – also our Cover Star this month. We spoke to Bilal Alimahomed, Co-Founder at retailer Choice Furniture Superstore (CFS), about the recent launch of their new furniture wholesale business. Meanwhile, Lynch Sales Company talks about their recent restructure, Hydeline reveals why their showroom is the perfect setting for a client visit and Julian Bowen reflects on significant growth in the contract sector.

In the BFG hotseat this month is Nicolle Hockin, Managing Director at Devonshire Living, who revisits taking over the family business and why her father has played such an inspirational role in her life, while also sharing a view on product copying in the industry and future plans. As for the other regular, independent furniture business Bedcare goes under the Retail Focus spotlight, where they share an insight into recent investments, sustainability progress and why storage capability has been a constant challenge.

Plus much more. Read it here.

Cover stars: Front – HUMZ / Back – Protect-A-Bed