Happy New Year to all our followers. What a year we've had at BFG - a Big thanks to all our contributors. On that note, here's a recap of all our Big Interviews during 2025. (Some Christmas break reading for you all!)

Big Interview's of 2025 🤩

Laura Hammett, Founder of luxury furniture business Laura Hammett Living, and Robert Watsham, COO, share their respective insights into their roles, the industry and future plans.

Peter Harding, Managing Director at Fairway Furniture, shares an insight into his role, how technology and sustainability is evolving the industry, and why eclectic chic remains very popular.

Cherelle Curtis, Managing Director at independent beds retailer LINTHORPE BED CENTRE LIMITED, talks about the need for more diversity in the industry, changing colour trends and her passion for the family business.

Emma Rackley, Director of Home at Associated Independent Stores Ltd (AIS), talks about her career to date in the industry, her admiration for Emma Leeke and how wellness is impacting the Beds sector.

Natasha Shillingford, Brand Marketing Director, International, at La-Z-Boy Incorporated, talks about her role, future plans, supporting gender balance in the industry and some special career moments.

Jan Duckworth, Managing Director at Cox & Cox, shares an insight into her new role after joining the business back in March this year, future plans and why new neutrals are a big story with current trends.

Greig Robinson, Founder of Slow (slowsofa.co.uk), shares an insight into the business, his journey into the furniture industry, product labelling and current trends.

Mark Gannon, CEO of Image Furnishings Limited and Founder of Irish Furniture & Homewares Show, shares an insight into his role, establishing and Irish furniture show, fire reg changes and what’s next.

Rachel Cooper, Category Manager at AIS Ltd, talks about her role, a passion for interiors, most admired, current trends and what needs to change in the industry.

Farkhanda Hussain-Butt, Director at SHIRE BEDS LTD, talks about her role, sustainability inspiration, support for British manufacturing and expanding its own-label offering.

Iliana Olymbios, PR & Content Lead at Sofa Club, talks about her role, why the interiors industry needs more storytelling, a founding legacy and what’s next for the brand.

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.

David Hewitt, Group CEO at RetailSystem.com, talks about his life in the furniture industry and why JFS 2003 has a special meaning.

Check them out here 👇

https://www.bigfurnituregroup.com/?s=big+interview

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