September 2025 witnessed a notable rise in new furniture industry businesses in the UK, with a total of 568 incorporations recorded, according to Companies House data.
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The increase spanned the full furnishing supply chain. Furniture and carpet retailers accounted for 156 new incorporations, while manufacturers saw 140 filings, including 99 for furniture production and eight for carpets. Floor and wall covering manufacturers added 104 registrations, alongside four new mattress producers and 28 soft furnishings companies.
Wholesale operations for furniture, carpet, and lighting saw 59 new incorporations, with 84 filings for agents involved in selling furniture and household goods. Furniture repair businesses added 25 new companies. Lighting retail registrations reached 118, with carpet and floor covering retailers contributing 38 filings.
The data highlights ongoing growth and diversification in the UK furnishing market, signalling robust entrepreneurial activity despite challenging market conditions. Big Furniture Group has made a detailed spreadsheet available for industry stakeholders, providing company names, addresses, incorporation details, and codes for all September filings.
This surge in new businesses demonstrates continued confidence in the furniture and furnishing sector, from manufacturing to retail, and underscores the importance of monitoring emerging players for market insights and potential collaborations.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com
