This month sees a focus on how to embrace the future of outdoor living through Maze’s 2025 furniture collection, while we also get the low down on the company as well as the opportunity to speak with Carole Nolan, National Sales Controller, in our latest Big Interview. She talks about the day job, what products are proving popular, gender diversity and what’s next for the company.
In keeping with outdoor, NOVA recently announced a complete overhaul of its product range with new collections now available to view at the NOVA Experience Centre. Meanwhile, moving to another product category, Koble Designs speaks about elevating the gaming experience with smart gaming furniture and Gallery Direct talks sofas. We also spoke with PrestiAI on transforming furniture with AI, as well as DispatchTrack about enhancing the customer experience through optimised self-scheduling.
There’s some big news emerging from Sweet Dreams, who share a teaser into their rebrand plans, while RetailSystem gear up for their major unveiling at the Manchester Furniture Show. On MFS, we share an initial preview of next month’s show, while Harmony and Sofa Connections both share their latest updates ahead of the event. We also recap the recent INDX Beds & Bedroom show, while catching up with Sleepeezee on their recent Royal seal of approval and Hypnos as they continue to celebrate a year of special anniversaries and milestones. Harrison Spinks is also celebrating after achieving another prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. You’ll also find an interview with Bed Kingdom following their recent asset acquisition of e-commerce furniture retailer Cuckooland, as well as an insight into how the relationship between Dreams and TEMPUR continues to evolve.
We caught up with M6 Beds once again following the official opening of their second store, while Style Furniture talks about recent investments, including the launch of two new websites. In keeping with retail, we spoke with David Marsden, founder and partner at advisory firm Park Place Retail, who shares an insight into the retail park property landscape with a particular view on the furniture and beds sector. As for our Retail Focus feature, Feather & Black are in the hotseat, while Green Retail highlights the latest updates from JYSK, Panda and Arighi Bianchi. On sustainability, Silentnight shares an insight into running a sustainable business.
The Furniture Components Expo Review features too, as well as a case study from Pathfinder, while our next Agent under the spotlight is Colin Boyce who highlights what is most challenging and why being tenacious and patient are key attributes. Our other regulars, The Bed Expert and Letter’s from China and Vietnam also return with more insights. Meanwhile, PurePR talks about the importance of PR in the furnishings sector and Furniture And Choice shares another overview of on-trend styles and interior looks currently inspiring furniture buyers. To wrap things up, Furniture Sales Solutions talks about how to get the best from yourself each and every day.
