A BIG congratulations to all of the Big Furniture Awards 2024 winners, as voted by the industry. This month shines the spotlight on each winner as well as finding out what the winners thought of being crowned best of the best.
This month also includes a number of big announcements and new launches, including DUXIANA’s latest collaboration – this time with Bang & Olufsen, another teaser from Sweet Dreams as the business prepares to drop the curtain on its rebranding, and the introduction of a new integrated, preloved platform for furniture retailers. Furthermore, our Cover Star this month, Maze, shares an insight into their new approach, while in keeping with outdoor, Desser details recent investments and Gallery Direct talks about their award-winning product range.
July also sees the return of the Manchester Furniture Show. Find out what to expect to see in our show feature – if you see me during the event, do say hello too! Sofa Connections talk about just that, with their focus being on MFS, while RetailSystem is unveiling its ‘Version 20’ software – not to be missed.
Following on from my recent visit to Glasgow, this month features the Sterling story with an introduction to the team spearheading its growth plans. From one retailer to another, Housing Units details their recent transformation, while Hatters lifts the lid on sustainable success following a huge solar panel investment. Keeping green, Furniture & Choice shares their latest sustainability practices (as well as featuring again with another trends insight), Sleepeezee celebrates their own sustainable milestones and Peak Converters continues to strive for a Greener Future.
As for the regulars, James Hudson, Commercial Director at Gallery Direct, shares his industry insights and why strong design will always prosper in the latest Big Interview, while Back in Action are our Retail Focus feature. The Bed Expert, Letter’s from China and Vietnam return with more industry insights, while we also spoke with James Leach in our next Meet the Agent series.
Mattress Online shares how their new flagship store is performing, Swyft talks about recent developments, while TRL, DispatchTrack and Purecare share their respective insights. Devonshire Living continues their upwards trajectory, FurnitureTexts talks text marketing, IFHS unveils its exhibitor list, and we take a look at which sofa retailers are ranked highest in online visibility. To wrap things up, Furniture Sales Solutions talks about the magnificent 7.
