Our cover star this month is GIE Wholesale Furniture where we find out more about its mattress offering, product development, recent investments and a new sourcing service. Meanwhile, Furnt also talks about recent investments, what’s next and its global ambition.
We caught up with Gallery Direct following the announcement of its new, eagerly awaited range designed for the independent retail market, while Shire Beds continues the conversation on its exclusive “Brand Behind Your Brand” White Label programme, which supports 200 independent furniture and bed retailers.
This month includes an anniversary special with Pickworth Furnishings, as well as a recap on M6 Beds’ recent award win. We also spoke with Woolroom on how it is streamlining for success in the retail market, while we take a deeper dive at DFS’ recent sustainability progress. Purecare shares more Sleep Study insight, Birlea expands its popular Axel range, Willis & Gambier talk Toulon and Beehive shares just why it is a trusted wholesale partner. Furthermore, Cófra launches a new website, IFD profiles its business, Agmamito talks about potential challenges and future plans, while we also found out more about the uplift in home moves, signalling growth opportunities for retailers.
With recent trade shows concluding across the industry, we take a look at the Bed Show, Long Point and Autumn Furniture Show, as well as look ahead to Meble Polska and the January Furniture Show 2026 – with JFS registration now open. With JFS in mind, Siren Furniture shares its plans, Sofa Connections invite us back to see its new factory premises and Furniture & Choice returns with another trend insight.
As for the regulars, Vicky Golding, Managing Director at The Carriage, talks about the switch from accountancy to bed retail, her admiration for Simon Spinks and rising demand of mattress toppers, in our latest Big Interview. Meanwhile, Liz, Sarah and Chris Hellmers, Co-Directors of Essex-based independent homeware retailer and interior design studio Lathams, talk about the business, recent investments, why the industry needs to slow down and a decisive shift in the customer mindset in our Retail Focus feature.
RetailSystem talks about experience you can’t fake, James Wilson, aka The Sleep Geek, calls for a sleep product award, while George Sinclair talks about the return of horsehair mattresses, and we sit down with Jason Hillier in our next Meet the Agent/Rep feature. Natalia Samodina also returns with further legal insight, Letter’s from China, USA and Ireland detail respective market updates, and FurnitureBooks reveals how it never takes a day off.
Hypnos shares more on sustainable sleep, Harrison Spinks publishes its 2025 Impact Report, Sealy outlines what’s next following an award-winning Bed Show, Sleepeezee shines a light on three stand out collections and TFR Group explains how to turn mattress returns into revenue.
Sofa Factory encourages becoming a stockist, Avriio highlights its agility and reliability, Sofa Source talks about the next show and VetiGraph details the upholstery digital revolution through its technology. Boutique shares the data behind how confidence is returning to the Home & Garden sector, while Furniture Sales Solutions rounds off the edition with an insight on how to soften the Christmas deadline.
That’s enough from me, so enjoy our latest magazine. Oh, and if you have any news you want to shout about or if you’re keen to get involved, drop me an email on dan@bigfurnituregroup.com. We’d love to share your story.
