Over cover star features Gallery Direct, with the business launching over 500 new products, its SS26 collection is a confident statement of evolution. We found out more. This edition also features special coverage around AI with Boutique kicking off the conversation on how AI is shaping marketing in 2026 and beyond. We take a closer look at Holy Wow!’s AI bed shopping report as well as finding out more on how retailers are using the technology in our latest Big Question.
In keeping with tech, WebSystem shares an exciting new announcement, teaming up with ufurnish.com. On the partnership front, we also introduce a new and exclusive partnership with market insight company Furnilytics. They explore market data starting with the Polish furniture industry. With Poland in mind, this month takes a look at the upcoming Meble Polska event, while Sofa Source details what will be on show during the exhibition.
Back on home shores, we sat down with British family-run manufacturer of handcrafted iron and brass beds and natural mattresses, Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Company, on how 2026 has started for the business. We also spoke with PSCL Beds on its close relationship with British manufacturers and why championing UK made beds and mattresses hits home with today’s consumers.
Purecare explores how sleep wellness is reshaping the bedding industry, Sealy shares a deeper dive into its spring manufacturing process and Shire Beds celebrates continued recognition. Birlea, Willis & Gambier, Cofra, Beehive Furniture, IFD, Dura Beds and Windsor Bed Frames all share their latest respective updates, while The Fine Bedding Company talks about sustainable sleep.
Staingard reflects on 20 years, while Peak Converters turns its attention to the upcoming Furniture Component Expo following an award-winning year. We also take a look at what to expect at the event, with Comfortex also detailing its latest news.
As for the regulars, Natalia Samodina, The Interior Design Lawyer, shares an insight into her legal role, toolkits to help furniture brands and why the love for interiors saw the creation of her business in our latest Big Interview. Meanwhile, Vivion Connolly, Managing Director at independent furniture retailer Connollys of Moy, talks about recent investments, a trend in premium category buying habits and why furniture should be treated as a long-term investment in our Retail Focus feature.
RetailSystem explores realtime profit and loss, James Wilson, aka The Sleep Geek, talks about sleep month, and George Sinclair details smart stock decisions. We sat down with Andy Light in our Meet the Agent/Rep feature, who shares an insight into his role and the potential of AI, Natalia Samodina shares further legal insight. Letters from China, Vietnam and Ireland detail respective market updates, Furniture & Choice shares some of the latest trends and Furniture Sales Solutions rounds off the edition by revealing what the greatest sales book ever written is and why it’s perfect for furniture retail.
