Analysis: Loaf's brake on sales slide masks a much tougher profit story

Longer-term numbers illustrate how much harder the market has become for the mid-premium furniture retailer Loaf despite it stemming the rate at which sales are falling. [Premium]

Romo cuts buyout debt by a third as fabrics group maintains earnings

Fabrics and furnishings group Romo has cut net debt by a third in the space of two years after generating another near-£11 million underlying earnings haul in 2025.

Lower freight costs and sales growth lift £30m outdoor furniture supplier

Bramblecrest owner BDP Imports delivered sharply higher sales and profits last year as improved weather and lower freight costs boosted the outdoor furniture supplier.

Furniture deflation ends as carpet price growth gathers pace

Inflation returned to the household furniture category in July while consumer prices for carpet and rugs advanced at their fastest pace in nearly three years.

NBF names 14 finalists for annual retailer awards

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has named 14 businesses as finalists across four categories in its annual retailer awards.

BoConcept predicts further revenue decline but holds profit expectations

BoConcept expects sales to decline again this year as the international furniture brand continues to contend with weak consumer confidence and the impact of having a smaller store network.

Emma cuts ties with ecommerce partner over animal testing concerns

Emma Sleep is to end its commercial relationship with a major Hong Kong ecommerce platform after being alerted to animal testing funded by its parent company.

IKEA takes on resale platforms with UK second-hand launch

IKEA is to launch a dedicated online marketplace in the UK enabling customers to buy and sell pre-owned furniture directly with one another.

Furniture and lighting expansion helps Riva Home deliver profit turnaround

Riva Home returned to profit as sales jumped by more than a third, with the home furnishings supplier saying the benefits of consolidating its operations in Leeds were now feeding through to performance.

China, Vietnam drive fourth straight cabinet import rise

Wood furniture imports were higher on a year-on-year basis for the fourth straight month in June as both China and Vietnam achieved double-digit growth across each of bedroom, living and dining.