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Wow, just wow Consumers continue to spend on their homes and it looks set to carry on for longer than anyone hoped In the previous issue I described the sales performance of furniture, lighting and flooring as outrageous. Well, this time I think the word has to be wow. The ONS data shows that flooring sales in February were 98% higher than two years earlier, the final full month of trading before the first lockdown, with furniture showing growth of almost 9%. And this is 11 months after non-essential retail re-opened. The disparity can be explained on a simple level as, yes, inflation, but also continuing long lead times and space. Imagine: the Smiths ordered a new carpet for their living room in April 2021 once stores had re-opened. At the same time they ordered a new sofa, splashing out a bit more than usual as they wanted this one to really last. The carpet was fitted in late May and it looked great: shame about the old sofa that had suffered a bit during lockdown. The Smiths were so impressed with the transformation with the new carpet that they had the bedroom done a couple of months later. In the meantime, they are still waiting for the new sofa. None of the Smiths’ furniture has seen such increased use as the sofa, so they don’t replace anything else. Finally, after what seems an eternity, the sofa arrives. The Smiths are delighted with it. As they both work at a supermarket, and have no children, they haven’t needed to buy any home office furniture. The only furniture they have bought since the pandemic began is the sofa: after all, they only have space for one sofa in the house. Whereas Mrs Smith has had her eye on new floors for the kitchen, utility room and bathroom. And given the relative low cost compared to the sofa, they can afford it. One (not insubstantial) flooring retailer told me the other day his fitting book is full until June. He’s worrying whether to tie up cash by buying now or risk prices going up if he buys later. With major furniture retailers still having large volumes of orders to convert to sales, it seems the growth will carry on a while longer: even if it must return to normal at some point.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE NEWS 4

Flooring sales almost double 2020 figures

Holloways breaks out of south-east

Timothy Oulton dies

FEATURES 12

New products

Service

Experiences Changes, changes

Sustainability Working together

Retail Record breakers

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NEWS

Flooring sales almost double versus 2020 as furniture sees growth Flooring sales were almost twice that of pre-pandemic levels in February, while furniture sales continued to see growth. Although flooring sales in England, Wales and Scotland dropped by 7.96% to £219.246m in February, compared with January, that was 98% higher than February 2020, according to Office for National Statistics data. Sales in February 2021, during the national lockdown, were £43.8m. February 2022’s performance is the 55th best month of 434 months since January 1986, when comparable records

Headlam promotes Payne to top role Headlam has promoted Chris Payne, cfo and interim chief executive to chief executive. He succeeds Steve Wilson, who stepped down in

Chris Payne: ‘heavily involved with business change strategy’

October after five years in the role and 30 years at the group. ‘I am delighted to have now been appointed permanent chief executive. Over my five years with the

company, I have been heavily involved with operations and the business change strategy in addition to my role as chief financial officer. ‘I have seen many of our actions now come to fruition, and believe the company is poised for greater success in the future, and I intend to drive through all the opportunities available,’ says Payne. Meanwhile the group says trading in January and February continued where 2021 left off. The group returned to the black with pre-tax profit of £27.6m from sales of £667.2m in 2021. Underlying operating margin rose from 3% to 5.6% and the group says it is on track to hit 7.5% during 2023. An additional £30m is to be returned to shareholders through a special dividend and share buy-back programme, on top of its normal dividend.

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began. March 2008 remains the best performing month with sales of £290.4m. Furniture and lighting sales saw monthly sales drop by 7.83% to £1.195bn. However sales were 8.5% higher than February 2020. Sales in February 2021 during lockdown were £886.9m. February 2022’s performance is the 42nd best month since January 1986. December 2020 remains the best performing month with sales of £1.53bn. The figures do not allow for inflation and are subject to revision.

Interiors inflation shows no signs of slowing Interiors inflation showed no sign of easing in February, with furniture and flooring prices again rising. Prices for household furniture were 14.7% higher year on year, according to ONS. This compares with a 14.1% rise in January. Prices for carpets and other floorcoverings were 8.7% higher than a year earlier, up from 8.1% in January. The overall furniture, furnishings and carpets index saw the annual inflation rate

climb from 12.6% to 13.3%, while all product indexes saw inflation rise. Furniture and furnishings rose from 13.7% to 14.4%; garden furniture from 7.6% to 8.4%; lighting jumped from 5.7% to 10.9%, carpets and rugs rose from 6.5% to 6.6%, and other floorcoverings leapt from 14.3% to 20.1%. Textiles also saw inflation gather pace: furnishing fabrics rose from 3.3% to 5%; bed linen from 4% to 6% and bathroom/ table linen from 0.8% to 2.2%.

Made rows back on executive pay Made has rowed back on plans to give its executives significant pay increases. The retailer had planned to give Philippe Chainieux – now former ceo and replaced by Nicola Thompson, former coo – a £100,000 base salary increase to £550,000 and Adrian Evans, cfo, a £40,000 rise to £365,000. This has been replaced with an increase that

all staff will receive: 2.5%. ‘We are very aware that the changes proposed are material and, given the wider macroeconomic environment and external headwinds impacting the business, the proposed increase would not be appropriate at this time,’ says Gwyn Burr, Made chair of the renumeration committee in its annual report.

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NEWS

The new store on Bath’s Milsom Street

Holloways breaks out of south-east

Furniture and lighting chain Holloways of Ludlow has opened its fifth store, its first outside London and the south-east of England. The retailer has opened in a former bank on Bath’s Milsom Street, covering more than 4,000sqft. A store in Winchester is also expected to open this spring. The company is also planning to relaunch its website shortly. The revamped website – designed to deliver an enhanced shopping experience – will feature an online shop for consumers and a new dedicated platform with improved tools and functionality for interior designers, design studios, architects and specifiers. ‘Our digital platform has been an important part of our business for almost 20 years. We continue to invest in it significantly, including our soon-to-berelaunched website. However, we believe hugely in showrooms and know that our customers still want to touch and feel our products and interact with our team of experts in person,’ says Mark Holloway, Holloways of Ludlow ceo. ‘One thing we’ve increasingly noticed among customers is the desire to shop locally. Most of the UK has been underserved with high-end design furniture; our approach is about bringing great design closer to home. With our Bath store opening, we see the opportunity to connect with a growing customer base in the area and around Bristol, the south-west and the Cotswolds. Ultimately, we want to offer our customers multiple touchpoints and make it easier for them to shop with us – whenever and wherever they want.’

Heal’s: closing, opening, opening Heal’s is to close its Brighton store as it prepares to expand its department store tie-up. The seven-store chain is to close the five-storey branch, which opened in 2007, after the landlord did not renew the lease. It will close this month. Meanwhile the chain is expanding

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its cooperation with department store chain Fenwick. Concessions are scheduled to open in the chain’s Canterbury and York branches. Last August it opened a space within Fenwick’s Newcastle store. Heal’s is recruiting for five positions at the new concessions.

TFC assets sold The assets and intellectual property of The Foam Company have been sold, ending its hopes of continuing to trade. Mattress and foam producer GNG completed the deal after TFC went into administration when Mammoth moved production to Airsprung Beds. GNG intends to move TFC’s manufacturing equipment to its West Yorkshire factories and says the Sleepshaper and Sonlevo brands ‘are a good fit’. TFC had anticipated a pre-pack administration sale that would have allowed it to continue trading. ‘It is extremely sad to see the demise of such a long-established, successful family business. Unfortunately, after the loss of the licence for its major brand, the business was no longer viable as a going concern. We hope to reach out and try to work with some of The Foam Company team in the future,’ says Darren Potterton, GNG Group md. ‘We will be integrating the assets within our operations: The Foam Company’s brands are a good fit with our existing range, and the machinery will be relocated to the West Yorkshire manufacturing facilities of our expanding mattress division, supporting our ambitions as we continue to build the business.’

£10m turnaround for Sofa.com Upholstery retailer Sofa.com saw an almost £10m turnaround in its fortunes in the past year. A pre-tax loss of £4.19m in the 14 months to 30 April 2020 became a profit of £5.74m in the year to 30 April 2021. Sales rose by £2.2m to £35.5m. During the year it received £910,000 in furlough support. Cash rose from £462,556 to £5.86m.

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NEWS

Timothy Oulton dies Timothy Oulton, Sofa Workshop owner and founder of Halo International and Timothy Oulton died on 3 March. Oulton got his start in 1976 in a small antiques shop in Manchester, owned by his father. In 1990, he took the helm at Halo and began focusing on reinventing antiques for the wholesale market. Today the company has more than 70 retail locations and distribution in more than 60 countries, as well as five

global manufacturing hubs, and more than 350 employees across a dozen countries. ‘Tim’s legacy of creativity, excellence and authenticity will endure. These principles – and an ongoing commitment to the company’s growth agenda – will guide our leadership team as we move forward, and drive continued success for the business,’ says James Dilley, Halo cfo, who has become interim ceo.

Mattress Online secures first store expansion deal Mattress Online has completed the first of its planned clicks and mortar expansion, buying Skipton Bed & Sofa Centre, a family-owned business that has been operated by the Turner family since 1970. The etailer wants to open a network of 10 stores over the next five years, combining its customer experience and

quick turnaround times with a traditional in-store experience. ‘Skipton Bed & Sofa Centre is a business that’s ready to go. We’ll be keeping the same name and staff. Our data tells us that North Yorkshire is an area where there’s a lot of opportunity and by investing in the high street, we’re supporting town centre

infrastructure and customers can still benefit from our extensive product range and economies of scale,’ says Steve Adams, Mattress Online ceo. The company will open a warehouse to support the store. ‘Products will be easily accessible and delivered quickly as we further invest in our warehousing,’ says Adams.

Nectar Sleep set for stores move Mattress etailer Nectar Sleep is to debut an in-store collection as it looks to join other direct-to-consumer mattress brands selling through stores. The in-store collection will include exclusive hybrid models, and Nectar’s website

will see a store locator introduced this month. The collection will be manufactured by GNG Group, and the brand’s owner Resident UK says it hopes to double sales of the mattressess in the next year. Its US parent has sales of

more than US$500m. It has appointed Darren Crowshaw, former Breasley md as sales director.

Heart of oak Wooden flooring manufacturer Bjelin is to accelerate the construction of a new factory as it predicts Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will hit availability of oak floors. The Swedish company says a quarter of oak slats produced for the European market come from Ukraine and Russia. Bjelin sources its oak from Croatian forests and already has a factory in the north-west of the country at Ogulin. Now it says it will increase production ‘and work proactively with licence holders and other flooring manufacturers’ while speeding up work on the second factory, construction of which began in 2021. When completed, it will be the world’s largest wood flooring factory. Bjelin is part of the £160m-turnover family-owned Pervanovo group.

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The existing site in Ogulin, Croatia

Sales rocket at Emma Bed brand Emma saw its sales leap by more than half last year. Sales jumped by 59% to €645m, while the company says it was its fourth year of increased profits: it does not disclose profits. ‘We are proud to have closed another year with a high double-digit growth, over-passing our international competitors. Becoming the world’s leading D2C sleep brand involves more than just high revenues: we have been improving people’s sleep and lives around the globe and will continue to do so. We aim to make good sleep accessible to everyone,’ says Dennis Schmoltzi, Emma – The Sleep Company ceo.

NEW PRODUCTS

1 The Structures Collection by Louis de Poortere uses altered woven-loop pile heights, yarn thickness and densities to create a deep relief effect. Bringing depth to the organic design in Baobab (pictured) and the linear net-like formation of Trammel, the pronounced effect is distinct and apparent at every angle.

Visit: www.louisdepoortere.com 2 With designs such as the golden hexagons of Treviso (pictured) and the futuristic geometric of Jester, the Titanium XT collection from Avenue is a cushion vinyl floor that’s ready for today’s design conscious homeowner. Add classic limestone tiles, herringbone woods, oak planks and concrete effects, and this is a rounded collection that holds something for everyone. Visit: www.avenuefloors.co.uk 3 Very Wood has taken existing designs to create the age-friendly Wise collection, aimed at those who have a greater need for ergonomics and comfort. Wise draws from a number of Very Wood’s iconic collections by selecting seating elements with the most secure grip, the softest upholstery with removable covers, diverse heights or the most comfortable arm rest, including Loden (pictured). Visit: www.verywood.it 4 Vita Classic by Granorte uses state-of-the-art digital technology to print directly onto a layer of high-density cork, bringing the look of more conventional natural finishes with the comfort, sustainability and performance of cork. It has been updated with five new wood looks and a new concrete design in five colours, bringing the collection up to 46 unique designs. Visit: www.granorte.co.uk 5 Award-winning Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to be returning to the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show with an exciting new range for spring, along with the recently launched easy-clean twist range Linwood. Cormar will also be showcasing its recent brand refresh, showcasing new in-store display options and POS material. Visit: www.cormarcarpets.co.uk 

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6 Radar Interiors’ Solar lamp, available as ceiling or wall versions, is the company’s first collaboration with an external designer: Samuel Accoceberry. The diffusor is made in a sheet of thermoformed glass, which is supported by a fabric belt in the ceiling version, while the wall lamp can be mounted horizontally or vertically onto a base in matt black powder-coated metal. Visit: www.radar-interior.com 7 Passing the Master Installer programme at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring doesn’t just improve your installation credentials, it opens up access to a range of business benefits, most notably a manufacturer-backed lifetime warranty on workmanship that gives

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peace of mind for homeowners, and a listing on the Quick-Step website. Visit: www.quick-step-academy.co.uk 8 BerryAlloc joined distributor International Decorative Surfaces to unveil Wall&Water at KBB Birmingham 2022, and to show recent updates to its HPF, Ocean+, Chateau and DreamClick flooring collections. The smart, time-saving system has 10 designs in seven sizes that can be quickly installed in bathrooms, either onto a wooden framework or glued onto solid walls. Visit: www.berryalloc.com 9 In a selection of classic wood, stone and tile effects, which have been given a modern makeover with on-trend colours,

Leoline’s Rapport cushion vinyl range delivers a stylish floor that’s also exceptional value. The range comes in 15 design options, covering ceramic tile looks to natural stone tiles, herringbone wood patterns and rustic wood planks. Visit: www.leoline.co.uk 10 With Bouncebackability, Floorwise is helping everyone to better understand how selecting the right carpet underlay can be the start of a fantastic floor. By matching the ratio of density and thickness of the underlay to the specific application, Floorwise can help consumers fine-tune performance to deliver the perfect combination of comfort and recovery. Visit: www.floorwise.co.uk

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SERVICE

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Underfloor woes Strange goings on in a chapel and stress in an extension

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a regular at chapel – actually several different ones on most Sundays. The one I was visiting on this occasion was an imposing Victorian edifice built on the hill behind a Yorkshire village, so it was in plain sight wherever you were. But there were only two regulars now – the lady who had bought it after years of disuse, and her elderly father, a retired joiner, who had worked with her to renovate the building and make it their home. Their finishing touch had been to name it the Manor House, which is why it took me some time and a phone call to identify where I was supposed to be. The kitchen took up about a third of what was once the sanctuary. The floor looked like it was original, but I was assured it had been dug up and replaced to modern building regulations so that an underfloor heating system could be installed. The heating was on and I could feel the warmth through my socks as I checked around. A click-together LVT had been laid using an underlay that was known to be suitable for underfloor heating. All the same, the header joints of the flooring were ‘peaking’ and there were some distinct ripples across the zone between

the island and the wall units. Naturally, I suspected that the kitchen had been installed on top, a definite mistake. But I was wrong: expansion gaps were all round the kitchen units and the walls. I went through my routine of checks, but not before beads of perspiration had broken out on my forehead. The building, which doubtless had its congregation fully wrapped in overcoats when the chapel had to pay for the heating once a week, was now toastier than a blacksmith’s armpit. I added one more check I don’t always do: I measured the surface temperature of the flooring using a digital thermometer. All readings were in excess of 30deg C. This was almost certainly because the volume of air in the old chapel needed this amount of heat input. But it was well above the maximum of 27deg C set out in BS8203 and the product instructions. Excessive expansion of the flooring, which in the case of LVT is due to heat, had caused the rippling and distortion of the joints. Later that day, I was looking at some blown engineered wood flooring for another customer. Usually a very stable product, this had buckled and lifted so badly that the builder of the new extension had been forced to remove

some rows to relieve the stress and prevent an accident. The floor included an underfloor heating system, but this was not on when I visited, and in any event wood products usually expand due to moisture rather than temperature. The customer told me all had been fine until the heating was turned on for the first time, then the floor had lifted within hours. It was no surprise to find the subfloor was still very wet from the construction moisture, even though the builder insisted he had followed the rule of one day per millimetre drying time. When pressed, he admitted this was for the 75mm surface layer of screed and had not taken into account the additional 150mm of concrete in the floor make-up that also needed to dry. Turning on the heating had sped up the drying process and driven the moisture into the flooring. I’ve yet to come across a flooring issue caused by faulty underfloor heating. If properly laid, fully commissioned and maintained at a reasonable temperature it is a great way of heating a home. Visit: www.richard-renouf.com

Excessive heat has rippled this LVT flooring

Flooring should not exceed 27deg C unless precautions have been taken

Construction moisture has caused this flooring to break up

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Richard Renouf is an independent furnishings consultant

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EXPERIENCES

Changes, changes Customers are more clued up and we’re ready for them, says our correspondent THE RETAILER Fludes Carpets Just under two years ago I was asked to do a monthly review of the changes to our business brought about by the pandemic. I am sure that other flooring companies would have significantly different answers, depending on their target customers. Commercial flooring appears to have seen huge demand, and due to the Covid regulations companies have been able to do their business with little or no change. Retail, however, has seen significant changes in the way we operate, and this has been driven in part by customers. Most customers we see are better informed about what they want and,

significantly, have a better idea of what the cost will be. Requesting samples and checking product details of the selections does make it an easier sales process. However, some customers seem to know as much, or even more, about flooring products than we do! I have been grilled by one carpet customer about VOCs and 4-phenycyclohexene (4-PCH) in particular, and the effect it may have on health. (Visit the Carpet Foundation website for more info.) Suffice to say that although it could create a slight odour, it is safe and there is no proven link to adverse health reactions. We have had to get smarter about our

Customers no longer seem puzzled when you give them an estimate

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product knowledge, particularly LVT and laminate flooring. We have made a subtle change to the way that we display them in-store. Product types are grouped together – man-made, polypropylene, and nylon and wool being shown by fibre type and then further segmented into twist, saxony and loop naturals. Regular price changes do mean that we have to alter the prices on show but this also helps to encourage a customer to make the purchase before the price goes up. In any event, customers are generally well prepared and do their homework before they venture into a flooring shop. You don’t seem to get that puzzled look on their faces when you give them the estimate price. As a business, we have seen a decent improvement in sales compared to preCovid levels, right across the product range. Carpet sales have been strong and LVT has been even better. Sheet vinyl continues steadily, and rugs have been growing at a good pace. This contributes to a new problem: shortage of good fitters. If you look at Facebook or carpet forums it is clear that, particularly in the contract sector, there is a big demand for fitters to help complete large installations. This could well affect the retail sector in times to come. Last month I said that despite increased prices for flooring products and in household spending, ‘things are turning out nicely’. It seems like one step forward and two steps back. The war in Ukraine will inevitably have an impact on customer confidence, and reports from China are that there has been a surge in Covid cases in two provinces. These two combined issues will almost certainly have an effect on supply, pricing and demand for products that have been much in demand already in recent months. Let’s hope we will not revert back to the pre-Covid level of sales but can use our new business model to keep sales flourishing and our customers satisfied. Andy Laird, Fludes Carpets md

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A new outdoor collection will remove 13.2million bottles from the seas

LifestyleGarden’s new Nassau outdoor furniture collection will remove 13.2million plastic bottles from the oceans and seas in its first year. Each chair will use the equivalent of 175 recycled plastic bottles while helping those who collect the bottles. The UK manufacturer has partnered with Plastic Bank to use its Social Plastic. Social Plastic is ethically recovered plastic waste, which helps fight ocean pollution whilst simultaneously improving the lives of those who collect it. The collected plastic waste is washed,

Each chair has the equivalent of 175 recycled plastic bottles

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flaked, and goes through a recycling process, where it is then pelletised and integrated into products and packaging as part of a closed-loop supply chain. Manufacturing in-house means LifestyleGarden can ensure complete traceability of material and product. Collectors in Plastic Bank’s ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities receive bonuses for the materials they collect, which helps them provide basic family necessities. Plastic Bank’s Alchemy blockchain platform secures the entire transaction

and provides real-time data visualisation, allowing for transparency, traceability and rapid scalability. Businesses can see the impact their product is having on communities and people, and can determine where material has been collected and by which collector. LifestyleGarden’s commitment to Social Plastic has resulted in the equivalent of 11million plastic bottles being prevented from reaching oceans, as well as positively impacting two communities and more than 400 people. A further 2.2million bottles will bolster these numbers throughout the 2022/2023 season. In total Plastic Bank has helped to prevent the equivalent of more than 2billion plastic bottles reaching our oceans and has operations in the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil and Egypt, with plans for further expansion in 2022. The Nassau chair from LifestyleGarden has 100% FSC-certified hardwood legs, allowing it to be fully recyclable at the end of its lifecycle. It builds on the company’s DuraOcean chair, introduced in 2019 as the first commercially viable outdoor chair made from recycled ocean plastics accessible to the mass consumer market. The Eden Project uses DuraOcean in its catering areas and sells the chairs through its shop and website and will also be selling Nassau. Visit: www.lifestylegarden.com; www.plasticbank.com

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Record breakers

Tony Griffin (centre left) and son Anthony (centre) with some of the Woolton team

Woolton Carpets is marking a major milestone after a record year Woolton Carpets celebrated its 60th anniversary In March, six decades after the Incredible Hunk debuted and the Beatles made their first radio broadcast. It’s a fitting anniversary, on the back of a record performance for the 18,000sqft Garston, Liverpool retailer, which started out selling rugs and whipped carpet. Tony Griffin, Woolton md, joined from school in 1975, before taking control of the business in 1992 as its founder retired. His son Anthony joined in 2018 after serving the company as a fitter. ‘We’re backed with about a thousand rolls of carpet. So from the corner shop, this is where we have ended up. We are powering through, going from strength to strength: last year was the best we’ve ever had. It wasn’t the norm – we broke the norm – but lots of others also had a good time,’ says Griffin, describing the 25% increase in turnover It was not without problems. ‘When we were allowed to re-open, we simply couldn’t cope. We had to take a step back. We closed again for about 10 days to catch up and when we re-opened the next wave of customers arrived. It was relentless. And, something we’ve never done before, on 16 November we closed the fitting diary for the year. We’ve never had to do that before.’ The exceptional performance has continued into 2022, ahead of the

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business’s financial year-end this month. ‘Where will it end. Will it end?’ says Griffin. With the cost of living increasing sharply and further tax increases in the pipeline, the timing of any slowdown ‘is the million-dollar question. I’ve asked people and no one knows. Let’s make hay while the sun shines. We don’t see any let-up. We deal with a couple of big housebuilders – they are usually a good benchmark and they are just building, building, building. Every piece of land in the north-west seems to be under development. They can’t build houses fast enough.’ Cormar and Abingdon are Woolton’s major carpet suppliers. ‘We changed our policy pre-Covid to try and use production in the UK. Satin Touch from Abingdon

and Sensations from Cormar are massive for us. The biggest increase has been in LVT. We were one of the first retailers to put in Invictus – that’s been a tremendous success for us. I think we had the third display stand when it was launched and we went all-out with the display. That’s part of the reason for the increase. On the back of that you look at other LVTs and laminate. The last time we went to Domotex you could see the amount of halls devoted to hard floors, so it was: “It’s obvious where this is going, we need to do something about it.” ‘Before lockdown we’d just embarked on splitting the showroom. We devoted about a third of the back end to hard floors. I feel that’s where the big increase has come from. Young kids now 

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think nothing of spending £10,000 to £15,000 flooring their houses. If you go back 10 years you’d never have dreamt of it. I used to remember my £1,000 orders; now I only really remember the £10,000 ones.’ The store is firmly positioned in the mid and upper sectors. ‘We’ve just done a job today of 290sqm of Ulster Velvet. We do a lot with Ulster, we do a lot with Brintons. Axminster-wise, we do Ulster and the whole of the Whitestone Weavers range. We still have the older generation coming and buying the likes of Glenmoy and Glenavy. We also sell a little of patterned carpet: of the 44 broadloom carpets in stock, one is patterned and that’s a tartan. We’ve also

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had success with Crucial Trading and Fibre, which we took in pre-Covid. ‘Finding the right supply chain was the major challenge and we feel we have that in place now. Things have got easier since we reduced importing. We haven’t stopped completely, but buying container loads of carpet from Turkey and Belgium – that’s all cut back. We’ve increased business with Cormar, Abingdon, Victoria – and Furlong to a degree, as we can get if not next-day delivery, then 72 hours. The thinking was to keep everything in the UK and, in an emergency, we can be at Cormar or Furlong in an hour, or four to Abingdon. If it’s a real problem we’ll go and get it ourselves. ‘The past two years have brought it

all home to roost. We need to support our own. And suppliers could change. What do you do if people are having problems with deliveries? – it’s just making the job harder for yourself. With being as busy as we’ve been you haven’t got time. Even down to artificial grass, which comes from all over the world… this year we’ve decided to do it more like a cut-length operation and buy two rolls rather than buying container loads. It was great in lockdown with artificial grass. We bought a container with 8,900sqm of it thinking that’ll probably do us for the year: by May I’d ordered another two containers. It was bonkers. ‘One of my biggest worries is no young  lads want to fit carpet. Finding

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fitters is going to be an issue in five or six years when the guys who are training now go on the road. It’s the next wave that worries me because there is just nobody interested. Carpets are getting heavier and it’s a tough job these days.’ Woolton uses 15 teams of fitters. The store has 15 staff. ‘We’re all in it together. If a job needs doing, go and do it. We’re a team, we have no bosses. I was in first this morning at 7.30am and

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I made the coffee. We can all do each other’s job on a day-to-day basis, and that’s the way we have always done it. We have six staff who are now 25 years plus service. We took on three staff during Covid but apart from them the most recent joined 17 years ago. We all know what we’re talking about – if we don’t know now, we never will.’ What about retirement? He laughs. ‘I don’t know, I don’t know whether I will

or not, I don’t know. I want the business to carry on doing what its doing: growing and growing and growing. Anthony is involved, my nephew George is involved. They have bigger ideas than I have, better ideas than I have. I’m very much hands on, but hands on with a pen and piece of paper. They are on computers and social media, so I let them do it. Social media has been massive for us, with ads on Facebook and Instagram. In five or six years’ time we could be up another 25%. I don’t think you could squeeze any more out without being out of control. ‘If you speak to my son, he’d say: “I’ll get you up 25% no problem,” and I believe he could, but sometimes I pull him back and say slow down a bit. You can get turnover but you’ve got to keep a close eye on the profits. But we’re not involved in buying for a pound and selling for £1.50, so the margins are always there. We don’t have to discount it. Customers come through reputation. ‘We’re in the south of Liverpool, not in the most affluent area but we’re surrounded by the affluent areas. But we’re in Cheshire and the Wirral daily. All the developments around are £1m-plus houses. With the reputation we have, I’m sure the boys will carry it forward.’

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Creating a supportive and sumptuous sleep environment has never been more important for a good night’s sleep. Mattress quality and the look and feel of our sleep space influence everything from our energy levels and health to our overall mood. From how the bed is positioned within a room to the comfort and durability of the mattress, there are several aspects to consider when creating the perfect sleep space. British bed and mattress manufacturer Sleepeezee recognises this and provides

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an array of products and services to help you get the best night’s sleep. A Royal Warrant holder since 1963, its team of expert craftspeople are dedicated to combining innovative practices with market-leading designs to provide the right bed and mattress solutions for its customers. Established in 1924, Sleepeezee is best known for its popular mattress ranges including the Travelodge Dreamer, as well as bedding, divans, headboards and even a pet bed range. Sleepeezee also understands that choosing the right mattress can be crucial to improving sleep quality. The company offers a wide range of mattresses with a variety of fillings and technologies to suit customers’ needs. From pocket sprung and graphite memory foam to its Staycool gel technology or natural fillings, Sleepeezee provides customers with everything they need to curate the perfect sleep.

Located in Rochester, Kent, Sleepeezee makes and manufactures its products in the UK. With strong family values at the heart of the business, it aims to support national and local charities across the country and recently contributed £60,000 to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in partnership with brand ambassador Jessica Ennis-Hill. The donation was funded by sales of its Jessica range, with £20 from each sale going to the charity. Itself carbon neutral since 2017, Sleepeezee has continued to strive for sustainability in all it accomplishes. The installation of 591 energy-saving solar panels at its site last year reflects this commitment to a sustainable future, as well as being the first UK bed manufacturer to receive the Planet Mark accreditation for taking action to stop climate change. Beyond this, it offers a removal and recycling service that takes away customers’ old mattresses, packaging and divan bases, for a hassle-free installation service. Visit: www.sleepeezee.com

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Mammoth has strengthened its sales team following the licence extension with Airsprung Beds

Following Mammoth’s extension of its licensing agreement with Airsprung Beds into the bricks and mortar retail channel, the company has strengthened its in-house and agency sales team. Mammoth has appointed Stuart Page as Litmus Furniture national sales manager for Mammoth Sit & Sleep. He brings 30 years of experience in the furniture trade and already possesses a deep understanding of the Mammoth brand, having previously worked on the Mammoth Comfort collection. Also joining the Mammoth team is Andrew Parkin, who is now key account relationship manager. He brings a wealth of experience in retail, having been a long-time champion for Mammoth across both national and independent accounts for 10 years. Litmus Furniture will be retaining the services of a number of existing sales agents, as it assumes responsibility across Mammoth’s Sit & Sleep division. ‘I am delighted that we have been able to secure the services of Stuart, Andrew and the majority of the sales agents

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who have helped Mammoth to establish itself as the industry’s leading health and wellbeing brand over the past decade. We now look forward to delivering on our ambitious growth strategy across product collections and retail channels over the coming years, simultaneously building on our research and development work, testing a growing number of patented technologies,’ says Stuart Nutbeen, Mammoth Sit & Sleep md. ‘I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join Litmus Furniture and continue working for Mammoth as the brand looks to build on its successes of the past 10 years. Having worked across the Mammoth Comfort collection extensively, I know first hand how highly

Mammoth’s technologies and products are regarded by both retailers and consumers. The opportunity to continue on this journey with the brand as it enters its next phase of growth is one I am very much looking forward to,’ says Page. As part of Mammoth’s new agreement with Airsprung Beds, the company will assume responsibility for manufacturing and distribution across both Mammoth’s national and independent accounts. It will also support Mammoth’s international growth. Email: sales@mammothuk.com

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Sensory range has continued to exceed all our expectations. Using over 30 years of bed manufacturing experience, we developed our Sensory Sleep System which gives a unique and holistic experience of sleep. The range is very distinct in its look and feel, giving your senses the right environment for a more peaceful sleep. ‘After our initial success with the range we have now developed further models to complement our existing mattresses, including the Sensory Gel. Following a hugely successful launch, this mattress

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Furniture To Go is now handling Tvilum and Steens’ DHD operations Following a review of its UK operations in the wake of its purchase of Steens in May 2021, Danish flatpack manufacturer Tvilum has closed Steens’ UK office and reassigned DHD operations to Furniture To Go. FTG has partnered with Tvilum since 2019, with more than 1,200 SKUs available for same-day dispatch from its Portsmouth warehouse. ‘The addition of the Steens portfolio into Tvilum enables us to build on our supply offering with tried and tested ranges like Steens for Kids, Baroque, Tromso and Sandringham, to name a

few, all under the FTG “one-stop-shop” umbrella,’ says Paul Sheldon, FTG director of sales and operations. Over the past few years FTG has doubled its warehouse capacity to accommodate its product offering and maximise operational efficiency. The warehouse has its own overpacking facility to minimise transport damage, and the introduction of FTG’s new warehouse management system means that orders are picked constantly throughout the day and night. ‘The excellent Steens products that customers are used to now contain the

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great added value FTG offers. With a modern ordering system, the customer can now go online and order any time of the day, with full visibility of the order progression right up until a tracked and signed delivery,’ says Sheldon. ‘It’s a fantastic opportunity for the UK market. The Steens product is commercial, and to have this on a next-day delivery basis is great news. Tvilum is a great company with great people and great products. I am very proud to be re-launching these great products with a new and exciting service proposition.’ VIsit: www.furniture-to-go.co.uk

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turnaround projects. Other benefits of Camaro Rigid Core include a built-in acoustic underlay, offering 18dB impact sound reduction and eliminating the need for separate underlay; polyurethane reinforcement for eased cleaning and maintenance, and the collection is 100% waterproof and suitable for use with underfloor heating. ‘We are thrilled to have extended our Camaro product portfolio with a rigidcore solution that is perfectly suited to meet the needs of busy homes and light commercial environments. Significant investment has been made to ensure

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the new Camaro Rigid Core range offers a collection of contemporary designs, paired with the very latest technical innovations to create a package that is both visually engaging and extremely efficient to install,’ says Thomas Rollo, Polyflor marketing director. The introduction is supported with marketing materials including a 70-page brochure full of inspirational installation photography, a shadecard with look-book insert, a large retail presenter and tabletop retail display stand. Sampling can be ordered free of charge on the website. Visit: www.polyflor.com

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‘A long-lasting, attractive flooring finish when installing LVT involves following basic principles of subfloor preparation, as well as taking precautions to avoid the common causes of floor failure. Selecting the optimum products at each stage of the process will also help,’ says Neil Sanders, F Ball technical director. ‘The first step in any flooring installation should be to check that the subfloor is suitably sound, smooth and dry. Any laitance and contaminants should be mechanically removed before proceeding. A moisture test should be conducted to determine if the subfloor is dry enough to receive floorcoverings. Where relative humidity levels are higher

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than 75%, a moisture management solution will be required to prevent moisture attacking flooring adhesives and causing resilient floorcoverings to blister and lift. ‘In most cases, the next step in the preparation process should be to prime the subfloor. When used over nonabsorbent surfaces, such as waterproof surface membranes, primers promote adhesion between the subfloor and the levelling compound. Applied over absorbent subfloors, they also stop the unacceptably rapid drying of levelling compounds. Priming also prevents “pinholing”: small holes in the levelling compound that have the appearance of pinholes or blisters caused by the slow escape of air from absorbent surfaces as the levelling compound cures. ‘A levelling compound should then be applied over the subfloor to create a perfectly smooth and level surface onto which LVT can be installed. This ensures that the visual appearance of the floorcovering is flawless and not compromised by imperfections in the subfloor showing through.’ Where an LVT installation is part of a refurbishment, and old adhesive residues are present after the removal of old floorcoverings, specialist levelling compounds are available. These can be applied straight over old adhesive residues, without the need to prime

beforehand, removing the need for mechanical preparation. ‘Pressure-sensitive adhesives are often the best choice for installing LVT. They form an instant grab upon contact, so fitters don’t need to worry about tiles or planks moving about when they are working, making them ideal for where intricate designs or patterns are being created. The adhesive is specially formulated to reduce the incidence of trowel serrations shadowing through thin floorcoverings, a common problem, also known as “grin-through”, which will compromise the finished appearance of your bespoke flooring installation. This can be further guarded against by going over the adhesive once it has dried using a roller pre-coated with adhesive, to flatten the ridges formed by trowel application. ‘Finally, it is highly recommended that fitters check the compatibility of particular floorcoverings and adhesives by consulting the floorcovering manufacturer’s guidelines. Alternatively, F Ball produces a Recommended Adhesives Guide, which lists adhesives recommended for use with more than 6,000 floorcoverings produced by over 200 manufacturers. The guide is available as a free app or a printed booklet. An interactive version can also be found on the F Ball website.’ Visit: www.f-ball.com

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Polyflor has introduced Architex, a UK-manufactured collection of textilebacked vinyl flooring containing 18 wood, cement and abstract designs, ideal for residential settings. Polyflor has become a leading provider of residential vinyl flooring,

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delivering high-quality designs in multiwidths with reliable stock availability. Designed to sit alongside the Designatex and Secura ranges, Architex has been developed to include a unique hybrid backing that combines the comfort of Secura with the textile

backing of Designatex. Architex includes features such as R10 slip resistance, 19dB sound impact reduction and a PU reinforcement for eased cleaning and maintenance. Architex can also be loose laid in most residential interiors up to 20sqm, making it quick to install as no adhesives are required, plus the addition of the textile backing means the floor can be installed over damp subfloors where a relative humidity of 90% is not exceeded. ‘Architex offers an impressive collection of beautiful trend-led designs as well as an outstanding set of performance benefits to enhance residential spaces. With the launch of Architex we also took the opportunity to refresh the look and feel of our UK-manufactured offering and align the collections with an extensive sampling package, including a new retail display presence,’ says Tom Rollo, Polyflor marketing director. The sampling package includes a new brochure and retail display unit which combine the three collections, in addition to Architex-specific shade cards and presenters. Sampling can be ordered free of charge on the website. Visit: www.polyflor.com

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Fibreline is celebrating 40 years of innovation Fibreline was founded by John Prudhoe in 1982 and has grown to be the largest independently owned upholstery cushion fillings manufacturer in the UK, known for its products across a broad range of cushion seat fillings, often combining different fillings to achieve specific results. Prudhoe had a long history in the upholstery market and could see the potential for carded synthetic fibres in upholstery. Fibreline became a pioneer in the use of polyester fibre in the UK furniture industry. Initially based on Marley Street in Keighley, West Yorkshire, the company soon outgrew this location and in 1992 moved to the town’s former Waddingtons playing card factory. Over the following decade Fibreline diversified into feather and foam cushion fillings, so offering a ‘one-stop-shop’

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for all cushion fillings. Innovations came thick and fast and in 2003 Fibreline became one of the first foam convertors to install a fully integrated foam cutting line. One of the main problems with 100% fibre seat cushions is that they go flat over time and require strenuous plumping. Fibreline sought a remedy for this problem with Encore. In 2010 Fibreline started to develop the Encore range. Initially this was Encore Fibre, which had the look and feel of a fibre cushion but recovery characteristics more like foam. Encore Fibre was quickly awarded the FIRA GOLD seal of approval and become a great success story. Encouraged by its success, Fibreline went on to develop Encore Feather and Encore Foam. Encore Feather has the look and feel of a feather cushion but with much improved recovery when compared to a traditional feather-filled seat cushion. Encore Foam provides the clean lines of a foam seat cushion but the snugly feel of a fibre seat. While all this innovative development was going on Fibreline also introduced a number of industry production process firsts, pioneering robotic drilling of foam components in 2015, for example, and installing a robotic fabrication line in 2019. These improvements and innovations help it to be competitive in both pricing and delivery. The latest product from Fibreline is Fibrefill Blue. Fibreline recognised the need to offer cushion manufacturers an environmentally friendly solution using recycled plastic. So it found a way to convert the equivalent of 100 plastic bottles into a comfy cushion. Visit: www.fibreline-ltd.co.uk

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Countdown begins

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JFS will return to the NEC next month

The countdown to January Furniture Show has begun, with brands from around the world set to showcase their new collections to eager buyers, excited to get back out and meet brands in person. As well as the latest products, visitors will be able to pick up expert advice at the exhibition’s Furniture Talks

sessions, along with discovering new talent at the Young Furniture Makers display, and see the best of the best at the Furniture Awards. Buyers will be able to reconnect with long-term favourites like Tetrad’s upholstery, Sealy’s beds, and bedroom furniture from ALF, while discovering

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new brands and products such as Signature Kauri’s tables, made from naturally fallen New Zealand Kauri trees, and homewares from US brand Kathy Ireland Home, which is making its JFS debut. Along with presenting buyers with a well-sourced collection of national and international brands, the show also wants to give new designers the opportunity to exhibit. The Young Furniture Makers display is in collaboration with the Furniture Makers’ Company, which has brought together a display of specially curated furniture pieces from a group of new designers. They may be fresh to the industry but their work is already making waves with its innovative designs and unique styles. Furniture Talks is a mix of masterclasses, panel discussions and interviews, with topics including interior trends, use of social media and sustainability, to name just a few. These sessions will offer useful tips and expert knowledge that will help shape retailers’ future trends, stock purchases and interior design plans. Visit: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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Core Products will be showcasing its 2022 collections at the exhibition. Its flatpacked pine collections will be on show, along with new additions to reflect the resurgence of real wood finishes. Visitors will be able to see for the first Dunkeld time the new Texas bedroom and casual living collections, a combination of real wood and metal with environmentally friendly wood and wash effect finishes. Its painted contemporary and modern living collections will also be on display, alongside the traditionally inspired Highland Home ranges. Core Products’ significant commitment Nevada to stockholding in the UK, backed up with direct customer access to stock information, product ordering and order tracking, allows for quick and efficient deliveries to store or direct to your customers’ home. Its long established dedicated after-sales website makes customer care easy for retailers. As part of its ongoing environmental initiative the company will plant a tree for every visitor to Hall 4, stand A40. Visit: www.coreproducts.co.uk

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Julian Bowen continues to work hard to serve its customers better ‘The January Furniture Show is fast approaching and despite the many challenges of the past year, the team at Julian Bowen has worked hard developing new products across all home furniture categories,’ says Emmett Lenaghan, Julian Bowen md There is a clear focus on innovation, with brushed gold, smoked glass and sumptuous velvet dining chairs in a wide range of colours. including rich velvet beds and deep-buttoned, stylish, comfortable upholstery, all a key feature for the company at the show. An acknowledged leader in children’s furniture, this remains a key focus, with some innovative, modern and highly functional new designs. Dining has been a particular area of focus, with the launch of several discrete new ranges alongside

additions to established bestsellers. Huge attention has been paid to supply-chain management to mitigate the ongoing industry-wide dislocations, and Julian Bowen is consequently very well stocked across these key ranges. Given the fast-changing nature of the industry, the team at Julian Bowen recognises the meaningful and varied challenges that its customers face and has continued to invest significantly in staff training, IT and additional warehousing in order to provide the most efficient support. Stock control, order management and distribution have all been upgraded over the past year to benefit the firm’s extensive customer base and tailor individual solutions where required. Julian Bowen’s emphasis on bespoke solutions and customer support has been a key factor in the development of its successful Direct Container business, which offers a one-stop solution from product development through quality control and shipping to in-bound

distribution and ongoing stock management support, while leveraging the firm’s significant buying power to its customers’ advantage. As across the whole business, the emphasis is on making the buying process as easy, efficient and trouble-free for its customers as possible. The firm remains committed to offering the best quality and value at all of the many price points at which it supplies product to the marketplace. ‘Everything that we do is designed to get the best possible outcome for our customers. Everybody in our business knows that the customer comes first and we work together to continually enhance our proposition, be it a wider and better product offering, flexible distribution solutions, stock availability, bespoke development or project management. We were proud to win the Interiors Monthly Award for Customer Service in 2021, but our customers can rest assured that we will never stop working hard to serve them better,’ says Lenaghan. Visit: www.julian-bowen.co.uk

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Get ready

Above left: Tropea Above: Lexy

Gallery Direct has expanded its offer to include a multitude of outdoor options

Get ready for summer with Gallery Direct’s outdoor collection, which includes an extensive choice of furniture as well as parasols, lighting, accessories and textiles. The furniture offers a range of styles and materials, from the timeless beauty of solid teak to contemporary design to classic hand-woven rattan. Whether you want to relax, dine or entertain outdoors, the design-led collection has something to suit every space. Luxurious recliner chairs and sun loungers are perfect for unwinding, whilst practical dining sets and comfortable lounge sets in a range of sizes offer a great choice for al fresco living. Designed with narrow balconies in mind, slim bar sets work just as well in other spaces, and for smaller gardens, balconies or cosy corners compact bistro sets are ideal. One of the new furniture lines is the contemporary Tropea lounge set, which features powder-coated aluminium frames. The tabletop is crafted from pieces of solid teak, and the seat arms and backs from weatherproof cord rope, which is used to create a netting effect. For comfort, the seats have showerproof cushions in a soft colour. The set offers two armchairs, a two-seater sofa and a coffee table. To complement the furniture, the collection includes firepits, ideal for cooler days or when the sun goes down, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors for

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longer. The Sfera’s exclusive design really comes to life when there is a fire in the pit or when the sun shines through it. It is crafted from Indian iron with a heatresistant finish and comes with tongs. Gallery Direct’s outdoor lighting collection also offers a range of styles to suit different tastes and exterior spaces, whether you want to illuminate a pathway, add light and interest to your garden, or create ambience on a patio. Outdoor lanterns and torches bring an

ambient glow to give a relaxing setting. To give the finishing touch to your outdoor space, Gallery Direct has a range of outdoor pots and planters, including the Lexy wall planters. This set of two unusual metal wall planters is offered in two finishes, a textured matt black and a matt white with gold detailing. Both are suitable for use indoors and outdoors. To find out more about the collection, visit Gallery Direct in Hall Two, stand E40. Visit: www.gallerydirect.co.uk Sfera

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La-Z-Boy plans head-turning designs

La-Z-Boy UK will present a new-look stand at the show, promising to surprise and delight visitors with head-turning designs that are big on comfort, style, quality and innovation. It will be the motion specialist’s first NEC visit since acquiring its La-Z-Boy Manufacturing UK division, and there will be a number of UK-made models on display. On the back of its factory acquisition, the firm has joined the Made in Britain association, demonstrating its commitment to UK manufacturing. New motion ranges launching at the exhibition include the Lawton, an on-leg

model with broad appeal; the traditional Jones model, destined to be the heart of any home and Otta, a contemporary off-the-floor model available in a 3, 2, 1 or flexible corner group. ‘The whole team is looking forward to unveiling our new-look La-Z-Boy stand. It will be great to meet customers once again, and we can’t wait for people to see what we believe is our strongest product range to date. Whether it’s traditional comfort and reliability that consumers are looking for, a single chair to kick back in, or a suite with wow factor for relaxing in style, we have something

for all tastes,’ says Adam Morley, La-Z-Boy UK head of marketing. Visitors will be able to view the new sofas and armchairs as well as updated versions of models such as Winchester, which has proven highly popular and has a minimal lead-time stock programme. There will also be a new rise and recline collection to bolster the catalogue. Several popular releases from the Manchester Furniture Show will be on display in eye-catching colourways, including Bartelli, in addition to the debuting sofas and armchairs. Visit: www.la-z-boy.co.uk

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Four bar Hexham This variant to the established eight bar Hexham spindle aims to give a cleaner, more contemporary look yet remains also able to cross over into traditional. A winner with painters.

Hexham Eight bar Our highly popular eight bar back plain spindle back chair is where modern meets the best of Victorian simple. Equally at home in town or country dining settings. Available in beech or oak.

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An enormously popular and stylish hoop back with elegant good looks and features, robust enough even for contract. This is a quality beech chair that fits many bills.

We have taken a classic Georgian style an adapted it for modern living. The ageless lines evoke their traditional background but also harness a more modern edge. Great as a stand-alone chair in its own right or a carver complement to our hoop or Hexham’s.

When your customers buy a La-Z-Boy sofa, they’re not just buying a sofa, they’re investing in: • A place to relax and unwind • The heart of their home • Time with their family and friends • Comfort and wellbeing

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To experience our new designs, visit us at the January Furniture Show, Hall 5 E32. For more information or to book a meeting with the team, please email: tristan.pyke@la-z-boy.com

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Specialist

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Protecting a mattress keeps it healthy and hygienic The importance of sleep is as prominent as ever as consumers become increasingly tuned in to health and wellbeing. ‘The average person sweats up to a pint of fluid a night. With mattress fillings being highly absorbent, your mattress – if unprotected – will absorb hundreds of pints of sweat in its first year of use alone. All of our mattress protectors use Protect-A-Bed’s unique Miracle Membrane, which is waterproof yet breathable and allows body heat to pass through, whilst preventing sweat entering the mattress. The protectors are machine washable, meaning you can keep your sleep zone healthy and hygienic,’ says Gowsh Shanmugathan, Protect-A-Bed national sales manager. ‘Every Protect-A-Bed protector also includes a 10-15 year product guarantee

and, when bought with a mattress, a 10-15 year anti-stain guarantee. Protect-A-Bed will have the mattress professionally cleaned to the customer’s satisfaction or buy the customer a new one if it fails and the mattress was bought with the protector. This promise is significantly powerful and is at the core of our philosophy. Supporting this is an award-winning claims resolution and customer service. Ultimately, in-store it’s about creating value for the customer.’ ‘It’s in both the store’s and the customer’s interest to invest in our ranges and our speciality is driving in-store performance, so linked mattress and mattress protector sales are extremely high. The customer benefits from a healthy and hygienic sleep zone while the store benefits from increased sales

revenue. Every customer who walks through the door, if buying a mattress, needs to buy a mattress protector. It’s in their interest to do so for many reasons,’ says Kate Karalius, international sales director at Protect-A-Bed’s parent company Hollander Sleep Products. ‘Protect-A-Bed is a specialist in the mattress protection category. Nobody else in the category has the same passion, drive and focus to grow sales and that’s why we are the leading global brand in healthy sleep. ‘The importance of every customer and every sale has grown significantly. Protect-A-Bed can help retailers to maximise every sale. To find out more, visit us at the January Furniture Show in Hall Five on stand J45.’ Email: sales@protectabed.co.uk

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Kettle will have more than 600 new products on show

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Kettle Interiors will debut more than 600 products, and a new brand

‘Despite the challenges of the past two years, we are busy planning for JFS 2022, and we could not be more excited to be back. This year, we will occupy over 18,000sqft, bringing you more than 600 new products and an incredible new brand. Why so much space? We’ve been busy developing our offering to create a comprehensive collection of furniture that allows retailers to respond to a thriving interest in in-home and outdoor demand,’ says Simon Ainge, Kettle Interiors international sales director. ‘You can find us in Hall 4 and will be able to view products from across all our brands, each cleverly designed to offer products that fit every possible customer need. Essentials, launched in 2019, brought collections featuring quality products at lower price points, designed and proportioned for urban living and starter homes. We’ve expanded this very popular range and can now boast 16 collections and over 600 products.

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‘As the name implies, Originals is our foundation furniture collection, which has been successful and popular across the industry for many years, offering a perfect combination of traditional and modern products that complement any home. The line-up for 2022 brings over 50 new products, including beautiful teak and iron ranges. ‘Signature by Kettle has grown to over 300, with 60 new products for 2022, and continues to deliver statement pieces for every part of the home. ‘Launched in 2021, Mambo Outdoor Living, a stunning collection of outdoor furniture, is set to transform the way customers see their garden spaces, with over 100 pieces featuring trend-driven colours, clean lines and beautiful patterns. We feature three unique collections, including the Santorini outdoor dining range, bringing dining tables, bar tables, chairs and stools in various designs and colours and with firepit options. Del Mar

covers every need for outdoor seating, from chairs to sun loungers, plus coffee tables and accessories, and exudes the comfort and luxury customers expect indoors into outdoor living rooms, while Cove, the unique curved lounger set with fire pit, coffee table and stool, allows for versatile configuration. The whole Mambo range boasts the highest quality build and is bursting with features, including intelligent quick-dry foam and UV-resistant fabrics, and all frames offer a five-year guarantee. ‘The most exciting launch of 2022 is our newest brand line-up: Mint at Kettle Interiors. Mint is a refreshing addition to the Kettle suite of brands, delivering a hand-picked selection of exclusive, interior design-led furniture ranges alongside stunning home furnishings, rugs, lighting and accessories that deliver an enviable opulent style. ‘Mint opens the door to new and exciting categories for us, alongside furniture ranges in desirable materials, shapes and forms, as we launch an extensive range of products for every room. With luxury in mind, we have a new range of dining and occasional chairs in unique designs paired with indulgent fabrics. Furnishings include rugs in fresh, modern designs and palettes, luxe mirrors and clocks –statement pieces that are both functional and beautiful. ‘Also new for 2022 our delivered direct price stream, a cost-effective way to get products directly to your customers, from small single item orders to large home project deliveries.’ Visit: www.kettleinteriorsagencies.com

One company. Five brands. Thousands of products. Essentials products offer unbeatable value for money and have been designed with modern and starter homes in mind, proportions that fit and clean simple styling. These collections are perfect for both online and in-store promotional offers.

Our true and tested Originals products continue to offer stylish quality that fits perfectly into family homes. Originals collections offer products with broad appeal and excellent build and finish quality and are ideal for creating beautiful shop floor displays.

Signature by Kettle Interiors brings style led, statement pieces paired with exceptional build quality and finishing touches. Signature products let style take the lead and appeal to those looking to take their rooms to the next level. These items will enable you to create stunning shop floor displays that will stop customers in their tracks.

Kettle Interiors boldly presents the one of our newest brands, Mambo. A top-tier, luxury and stylized range of quality outdoor furniture. This latest range delivers stunning outdoor pieces, from large tables with inbuilt fire pits to roomy lounge style sofa’s and so much more in between.

Mint Interiors is the latest additions to the Kettle suite of brands, bringing hundreds of new products to our customers both existing and new. The collections available under the Mint brands are carefully selected and designed bring high quality, stylish, contemporary furniture and accessories to market that is not just trend led but trend leading.

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Models such as Helix can be own labelled

Make it your own Vogue Beds Group has invested in customers’ own labelling printing Vogue Beds Group has invested in customers’ own labelling printing, allowing retailers to brand the Vogue product range with their own brand. This service has been set up and led by Tim Dow, Vogue commercial manager. Having worked in retail for 17 years, his experience is shaping the own label offering from Vogue. ‘We understand the importance of the relationships retailers have with their customers and the relationship those customers have with the retailer’s brand. Own labelling ensures customers who have a good night’s sleep recommend and/or return to the retailer,’ he says.

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As retailers continue to focus on margin, own labelling allows retailers to promote a product that can’t be found elsewhere by customers and therefore achieve a stronger margin. It also ensures that once the customer has a good night’s sleep on their new mattress, they are going to be recommending the retailer for future sales to friends and family. Vogue enhances this concept even further by offering a DHD service from its factory in Leicester. So if a retailer takes an order from a recommended customer outside their own delivery area, it can still be delivered.

‘A growing number of retailers are introducing own label ranges to see how they compare against brand names. Working this way allows retailers to take control of margins and the USPs they wish to promote. This also means the retailer is selling the customer a product they can’t find in any other store or online, allowing them to invest time and money in promoting and selling a product unique to them. ‘We see Vogue’s own label services continuing to grow as more retailers focus on promoting their own brands and why they are the place to shop.’ Visit: www.voguebeds.co.uk

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Wiemann’s launches will cover all price points

German bedroom manufacturer Wiemann is to showcase new ranges across all price points at the exhibition. Asmara, Quito, Breda and Tampa are set to be unveiled for the first time, along with new colours and trims across other ranges. Asmara and Quito are VIP premium collections from Wiemann’s heartland, showing commitment to driving value for retailers. The price-conscious shopper

is not forgotten, with new entry-level ranges Breda and Tampa included on the stand. Visitors to Hall 4, stand C50, will also be the first to see the latest update of its award-winning, stylish and contemporary Monaco furniture system. Monaco 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 are the reimagined and greatly expanded upgrades on the range, which won Best Bedroom Cabinet in the 2019 Furniture

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Awards. Expect multiple wardrobe configurations to show all aspects of the collection’s flexibility and functionality. There are new colours and trims to complement the bifold, hinged and sliding-door options, plus Monaco’s large, walk-in corner units which remain a feature of the collection. ‘We are looking forward to revealing these high-quality products that ooze practicality and represent great value for money. All Wiemann products are known for their excellent design, quality and value and are backed up with the company’s five-star customer support service,’ says Simon Hewitt, md of Litmus Furniture, Wiemann’s sole agent for the UK and Ireland. Perennial bestsellers including VIP premium range Loft, medium-priced Shaker-style Cambridge and updated Miami Plus will also be on display. Visit: www.wiemannuk.co.uk

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Elliott Anti-slip

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Hugh Mackay /Q Floors

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Balta

Phoenox Textiles/ Hug Rug

Oriental Weavers

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Penthouse/ Mayfield Carpets

Kenburn Carpet Crusher

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Axminster Carpets

Furlong Flooring

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Telenzo Carpets

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Lano Carpets

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BRM BRM (Bond Retail Marketing) prides itself on its history, experience and agility to navigate and keep pace with the ever-changing flooring marketplace. It offers a bespoke personal service that can be tailored to serve each retailer’s individual needs, allowing the retailer to carry on with the day-to-day running of their business. With no joining fees and a family feel within the group, why not consider being part of BRM? Its buying and marketing function has years of experience negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers in the UK market across all flooring product groups, plus an online presence via www.beautifulflooring.co.uk where consumers are directed to its national retailer network. De-branding and profit engineering are attributes it is skilled in developing with individual retailers, to create successful and profitable business models that will stand the test of time. Designer initiatives such as the Daisy Alexandra Subert collection give unique and exclusive selling opportunities with enhanced margins. Tel: 07403 442 229

Flooring One Flooring One’s strategy of offering a highly professional and friendly service across the UK and Republic of Ireland continues to assist its suppliers and members. The aim is to increase member profitability by offering financial benefits such as specially negotiated rebates from key suppliers, low prices and terms, alongside its unique CENPAC payment system that also offers additional support and payment terms. Partnerships with more than 50 suppliers give its members margin protection on rebranded products, in addition to dedicated support in field merchandising and a comprehensive marketing manual. A number of promotional offers throughout the year are supported by promotional concepts that will assist members with advertising requirements, and a dedicated website specifically for members. Its procurement service can assist with money-saving advice for energy, telecoms, lighting, insurance and other business areas, together with an IFC and credit card scheme. Visit: www.flooringone.co.uk

Greendale Carpets & Flooring Greendale is a not-for-profit, mutual trading company owned by a group of over 135 independent flooring retailers throughout the UK, coming together to enjoy a purchasing power equal to larger rivals. It is unique in the UK carpet industry as the only member-owned independent group with a central stockholding facility. From its purpose-built warehouse in the West Midlands it can guarantee prompt delivery of any order from stock anywhere in the UK. Whether large multi-outlet furnishers, small owner-managed design consultants or long-established family businesses, every member has access to this vast central stock of quality carpets – woven or tufted, plain or patterned – from all the leading manufacturers. It also provides access to suppliers of wood floors, naturals, vinyl and rugs. It has recently invested in solar technology to reduce its carbon footprint, and all packaging waste is recycled. Many of its products also have enhanced environmental credentials, while wool is the ultimate recyclable material. Visit: www.greendalecarpets.co.uk

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Metro is a group of independent retailers, from the smallest operation to multiple-outlet businesses. Every member pays the same single subscription, whatever size of business or however many outlets they have. Retaining independence is vital to Metro members, which is why all group activity is

always optional, allowing members to select the best benefits of group membership while being 100% in control of their own businesses. Metro Group is run as a non-profit-making organisation, owned wholly by its members. Since 1995 it has had an own-label brand, Carpet 1st, encompassing the best-selling and best-performing products. Members can maximise profits while supporting the group and authorised suppliers under the Carpet 1st brand or suppliers’ own branding. The group also offers a central buying facility with authorised suppliers, allowing members without direct accounts to place orders. Metro has a dedicated marketing department with over 30 years of retail flooring experience, specialising in bespoke solutions for independent retailers. This service allows showrooms to be transformed, with remarkable results. The service particularly appeals to new members that have previously not had access to professional, impartial marketing advice, design and materials production. Members qualify for £600 of free bespoke marketing support each year, including branded display stands. There’s so much more to Metro than just buying flooring. Visit: www.carpet1st.co.uk

SMG SMG is the largest flooring group in the UK, with more than 430 retail outlets. SMG members can proudly retain their complete independence while enjoying the most profitable and comprehensive benefits package around. Established retailers with existing direct accounts will still benefit from SMG’s special pricing, rebates and promotions to improve their profitability and competitiveness. In addition to these financial advantages, members without direct accounts can still access products from any approved supplier via the unique central purchasing scheme. At this year’s Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show, SMG will be showcasing the latest additions to its Pure own-brand ranges, including some surprises. There will be new selling opportunities for members on non-flooring products and, of course, the latest in show offers and updates on all the latest initiatives from the group. All of these advantages, together with award-winning business support, show that SMG really does have something for every retailer, large or small, and truly gives strength to the independent retailer. Visit: www.smg-group.co.uk

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Concept creator

The five brands

Associated Weavers has created five yarn-specific brands Associated Weavers has five brands, each linked to a specific yarn: iSense (polyamide), Invictus (polypropylene), Vivendi (solution-dyed nylon), Sedna (regenerated nylon) and Gaia (polyester). Each has distinctive branding, designed to be the eyecatcher in your store. In only a few years, iSense has become the UK’s favourite brand when it comes to super-soft carpet. More than 120,000 households already enjoy its comfortable touch and luxurious feel. iSense carpet is not only soft, but also extremely durable. In wear-resistance tests, it easily outperforms all other soft residential carpets on the UK market. Invictus stands for invincible comfort that will convince even the most demanding customer. The carpet’s rich texture and opulent body are created using the latest generations of solution-dyed yarns, with iVinci combining appealing comfort with superior stain resistance. With a Vivendi carpet, nothing stops you from enjoying life’s best moments. Vivendi is made with the exclusive iVivo yarn, a solution-dyed nylon of an exceptional quality. It makes Vivendi

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carpets incredibly resilient, superbly wear-resistant and yet pleasantly soft. There’s a Vivendi carpet to make all people happy: from playful to dense, from discreet pastels to trendy greys and intense colours. Sedna carpet is soft, luxurious and durable. It is made with Econyl regenerated nylon, a yarn made from recycled waste material such as old carpets and abandoned fishing nets collected from the bottom of the sea. Sedna thus helps to save thousands of beautiful sea creatures like sea turtles, dolphins and seals that will no

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longer get stuck in this life-threatening waste. It also has an ECO FusionBac textile back, made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles. Gaia is the latest brand. Polyester is the most widely used textile fibre in the world. Polyester is alluring and smooth to the touch. Gaia carpet with its excellent colour fastness, rich lustre and 100% virgin pile material will certainly enrich your home. And no maintenance issues whatsoever: Gaia carpet is bleach-cleanable. Gaia also has an ECO FusionBac textile back. Visit: www.carpetyourlife.com

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For every home

Retailers have a choice of display options

Invictus luxury vinyl flooring has been a favourite since its debut Since its launch in 2015, Invictus has been the reference in the UK market for comfortable broadloom carpet. With its dense pile, Invictus carpet will make you prefer the carpet to the sofa. Associated Weavers, the makers of Invictus carpet, launched Invictus luxury vinyl flooring in 2019. With the same attention to quality, the same eye for exclusive designs, and a unique performance level, Invictus luxury vinyl flooring is the perfect match to Invictus carpet. The luxury vinyl flooring was immediately a trade favourite, and for three consecutive years Invictus was awarded best branding, best marketing and best display by the trade and trade press: Interiors Monthly Awards and Flooring Innovations Awards. And consumers are also finding their way to Invictus, with 580,000 visitors to the website last year. Associated Weavers stands out from the crowd in its UK presence, branding

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and in-store solutions, and the Invictus luxury vinyl flooring concept and displays are no exception to that. The attractive branding and visuals will be the highlight of any store, immediately attracting the customer’s attention. Associated Weavers has reinvented the in-store display and brings a tool with an intuitive digital module that offers a great customer experience and guides customers through an efficient and fun-to-do purchase process. The symbiosis between traditional samples and digital journey is unseen in the flooring business. The collection brings a well-balanced collection of 96 SKUs: wood, stone and parquet designs in dryback and rigid click. Whatever the decorating style, there’s an Invictus luxury vinyl floor for every home, from contemporary to country,

from traditional townhouse to urban loft. Let your customers choose their preferred style and let it guide them towards the floor that is just right. The online room visualiser provides even more inspiration: users can upload an image, take a picture of their own interior on their smartphone or choose between pre-set images. Visit: www.invictus.co.uk

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Velveteer in Midnight

Full of colour Abingdon will showcase a plethora of products It’s an exciting time for Abingdon Flooring as it looks forward to meeting BGNFS visitors to present its new products for the forthcoming year. The stand will be packed with its core ranges and new developments. The ever-popular Tweed, Twist and Ultra from the Stainfree range will be there, and this year will see the addition of Aristocat and Indulgence. Aristocat is designed to complement the existing Sophisticat product with its heathered colourbank of 17 colours from cool neutrals and warmer tones to bolder looks. Indulgence, the heaviest

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weight in the Stainfree range, brings with it a luxurious deep pile using a twist yarn, harder-wearing than any other Saxony on the market, with a full mix of solid colour and heathered looks. The Love Story collection sees the introduction of Velveteer, a soft-touch velvety carpet with all the benefits of a man-made fibre. It’s designed to bring a touch of modern luxury to an interior and has Abingdon’s largest colourbank of contemporary colours. The new Wild Silk offers unique rustic charm, a polyester super-soft flecked yarn with ‘dirt-defying’ properties.

The company will be showcasing three new products. Wilton Royal has two new additions: Charter Berber, a 80/20 berber wool twist consisting of 20 colours, and Charter Loop: a 1/4-gauge 100% wool loop carpet with a natural and rustic colour palette. Finesse and Caress will also be launched at the show, a two-weight 1/10th-gauge collection using a sophisticated soft-touch twist yarn. The collection continues the move towards fuller colour palettes, which include the popular greys and beiges. Visit: www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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Abingdon Flooring

Associated Weavers

Flooring has the power to change the way that we see, feel and react to a space. Abingdon Flooring combines the highest quality, attention to detail and expert knowledge to allow anyone to get creative with flooring, in addition to offering a practical way of decorating a space to suit any lifestyle. Visit: www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

One of the leading manufacturers of tufted wall-towall carpet and a UK brand since 1964, Associated Weavers has built strong and lasting relationships with its partners nationwide from its headquarters in Halifax. A passion for flooring, thorough product knowledge and an eye for great interior design are strengths of its 40-strong dedicated UK sales team. Visit: www.carpetyourlife.com

Ball & Young

Balta Carpets

Ball & Young – for a greener footprint. With a commitment to zero waste, all Ball & Young PU underlays are manufactured from re-purposed trim, which can again be recycled at the end of its usable life. The company you can trust with over 25 years of sustainability and innovation. It’s in its DNA. Scan the QR code to see the sustainability story. Visit: www.ballandyoung.com

The Balta team is delighted to welcome you once again in a live setting at the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show. Its designers have never stopped developing innovative products, beautiful patterns and a wide array of new structures and colours. Discover the innovations at stand P320. Visit: www.baltagroup.com

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Cormar Carpet Company

Carpet Recycling UK

Award-winning Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to return to the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show with an exciting new range for Spring, along with the recently launched easy-clean twist Linwood range. It will also be showcasing its recent brand refresh, showcasing new in-store display options and POS material. Find it on stand P480 Visit: www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Carpet Recycling UK is an independent non-profit membership association working with the supply chain to reduce the volume of textile flooring waste going to landfill. Through its network, members can take advantage of emerging opportunities in recycling, including sustainable raw materials for manufacture, reuse of products, take-back schemes and identifying innovations in material processing. Core funding comes from carpet companies who are ahead of the game in taking voluntary responsibility. Visit: www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

Fells Carpets

Furlong Flooring

Fells Carpets continues to take its collection into the modern world, with 42 current ranges. Most recently it has developed Geometric design, along with using effect yarns with highlights and shrink yarn fibres. Fells Carpets is proud to be supporting the BGNFS. Visit: www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Furlong Flooring provides all your flooring favourites from one source. From luxury carpets to hardwearing vinyl, laminate and LVT, to beautiful wood. And, it’s not just known for its great range and high quality but also for attention to detail and excellent customer service. Visit Furlong Flooring at the show and hear more about its new ranges. Visit: www.furlongflooring.com

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Interfloor

Invictus

Interfloor has plans for a major introduction at the show, but you’ll have to visit its stand to find out more! There you’ll also be able to find out more about renu, its 98% recycled underlay that uses ethically sourced and genuinely recycled materials, which means it keeps waste from going to landfill and is 100% recyclable itself. A total of 266 rolls of renu were used at the COP26 climate conference, before being recycled into new renu. Visit: www.interfloor.com

Associated Weavers stands out from the crowd in UK presence, branding and in-store solutions. The Invictus luxury vinyl flooring concept and display are no exception to that rule. When it comes to delivering a great performance, nothing beats Invictus luxury vinyl flooring. The name is no coincidence: in Latin, invictus means invincible. Invictus luxury vinyl flooring is sure to meet all your expectations. Visit: www.invictus.co.uk

Lano

Likewise

Lano is so looking forward to the BGNFS, meeting up with the industry and presenting its new ranges and developments. In the Essenz collection, it has revamped the well-known Fairfield Creations, Startwist and Heathertwist ranges. The Touchdown and highend X-collection are also welcoming some stunning new qualities. See you in Solihull! Visit: www.lano.com

Likewise has a fantastic collection of new ranges including carpets, residential vinyl, LVT, laminate, artificial grass, rugs and doormats, presented on its new retail display units. Its new carpet ranges offer the very best quality and style, with some fantastic on-trend colours and textures. It is also delighted to showcase its new rug ranges and exclusive doormat collections. Visit stand P420. Tel: 0121 817 2900

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Distinctive and Universal Flooring will be presenting their new look and feel under the new Victoria Design Floors banner. Coming together to form one seamless LVT offering, several new products will also be on display, including the new 0.3mm and 0.55mm click, which includes a herringbone design incorporating two stunning stones. The whole range will be on display alongside the full Victoria Carpets offer. Visit stand P360. Visit: www.myvictoria.co.uk

Victoria Carpets Victoria Carpets will be showcasing its Spring/ Summer launches including the Aura colour refresh, two exciting new Habberley designs and, new for 2022, Ultimate Expressions. Joining the bestselling First Impressions and Ultimate Impressions suite, this is a collection of 20 lightly heathered tones in a two-ply, 1/10th gauge construction. Multiple POS options will sit alongside its award-winning LVT offer. Visit stand P360. Visit: www.myvictoria.co.uk

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Westex For nearly 40 years, Westex has supplied and manufactured high-quality flooring solutions. Choose from its range of premium wool carpets, luxury synthetics and exclusive LVT collections. Westex is renowned for colour: its specialist dye facility can produce any colour to meet a customer’s specific requirements. Visit: www.westexflooring.com

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Abingdon Flooring

Balta

Computers for Flooring

Unit 5A, Wharfedale Business Park, Bradford BD4 9RT

Wakkensteenweg 2, B-8710 Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium

1 Drake Walk, Brigantine Place, Cardiff CF10 4AN

Adam Carpets Greenhill Works, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster DY10 2SH

Alternative Flooring Co 4 Stephenson Close, East Portway, Andover SP10 3RU

Asiatic Carpets Oriental Carpet Centre, 105 Eade Road, London N4 1TJ

Associated Weavers

Brink & Campman

Cormar Carpet Company

Albert Schweitzerstraat 3, 7131 PG Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands

Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4HR

Brintons Carpets

Relay Drive, Relay Park, Tamworth B77 5PR

Wyre Forest House, Fine Point Way, Kidderminster DY11 7WF

Brockway Carpets Kidderminster Trading Estate, Spennells Valley Road, Kidderminster DY10 1XS

Crucial Trading

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The NBF has expanded its member benefits

The National Bed Federation has added to its benefits with a business support package for its UK-based members. NBF Protect, introduced in collaboration with Quest Services, provides UK members access to four vital services to support their business around the clock: HR, legal, health and safety, and tax. Professional support is a phone call away for the NBF’s bed manufacturer and supplier members, with a dedicated helpline powered by Quest to meet their business needs. The HR and legal helplines are available 24/7, offering free and professional advice 365 days a year. Members can also seek health and safety, VAT and tax support via the helpline during office hours. A free library of more than 750 documents including helpful templates

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is available, as well as a free ‘one-to-one’ review service to discuss any HR or health and safety issues. Access is via a password-protected portal. ‘We are thrilled to be able to offer these services to our UK-based members, which we believe will genuinely protect them and give them peace of mind in these challenging times. I encourage all eligible members to use these premium quality services. Even if you already have separate arrangements covering these critical areas for your business, it will still be worth calling NBF Protect for a second, expert opinion without incurring any additional fees,’ says Simon Williams, NBF head of marketing and membership. As well as NBF Protect, all the trade association’s members (UK and European) can access bespoke, up-to-date

information on consumer bed-buying habits through its regular research reports. Insights include the UK’s most popular types of bed products and consumer demographics, as well as how much they are spending and how they are disposing of their old mattresses. Members also benefit from quarterly bed market sales data via the NBF Tracker, which enables them to benchmark their business performance against the industry, as well as receiving a UK and global economic review from Roger Martin-Fagg, the NBF’s resident behavioural economist. One of the biggest and most desirable perks to NBF membership is the opportunity to exhibit at the highly successful Bed Show, which is held annually in Telford and takes place this year from 20--21 September. ‘Interested but not yet an NBF member? As the UK’s only trade association for the bed industry, we are always keen to welcome new members. Full membership is open to manufacturers of beds, mattresses, and related products with a UK or ROI manufacturing facility, or to components suppliers to the UK bed manufacturing industry, wherever they are based. The NBF is also keen to support start-up companies that are potentially the bed industry’s leading lights of the future. UK and Ireland-based bed manufacturers and suppliers that have been in business for less than three years are encouraged to apply to the associative membership categories.’ Visit: www.bedfed.org.uk

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Castelan has been delivering quality services and products to the furniture industry for more than 25 years. ‘During this time, the furniture industry, customer expectation and regulatory compliance have all evolved and we have always strived to evolve with them,’ says Martin Napper, Castelan ceo. ‘We have always offered three distinct but ultimately complementary services: warranty, repair services and care products. These are complemented by our commercial services division, which provides wide-ranging services that support both the hospitality industry and retail clients. ‘The Furniture Care Network is the part of the Castelan Group that delivers a range of services to our retail and manufacturing client base and it is seeing particular growth currently. ‘The Furniture Care Network is a jewel in the crown of the group – especially its talented and dedicated team of

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technicians who are the face of the company. More importantly, they represent the many clients who trust us to carry out work and interact with customers on their behalf. We provide a thoroughly professional proposition to handle all our clients’ needs. ‘We now employ 85 technicians but this is a number that we expect to increase over the coming weeks and months as we attract new business and experience a high level of demand. Our network covers the whole of the UK and Republic of Ireland and this is what makes our proposition so attractive. ‘Many, if not most, clients now carry out a significant amount of business online, and so a truly national service provision with a trusted partner is vital to maintain their reputation – wherever the customer is located. All our technicians have our full support, in terms of central control functions, and are fully equipped with the latest

technology as well as all the practical necessities to deliver a first-class service. ‘We can provide inspection and report only, inspection and resolution, inspection and fix, triage, or any combination of these to ensure that your customers remain delighted with their new furniture. So many of our visits result in positive feedback from customers, such as these from Trustpilot: ‘Perfect in every way – fixed the issue, explained what the issue was, very polite and courteous.’ ‘Assessor came out to look at our sofa. I didn’t expect the problem to be resolved on the day but it was. He also rectified another problem. Very good service. Thank you.’ ‘We would be delighted to speak to you to discuss how we can become that valuable professional extension to your own service and help you deliver the best customer experience – every time,’ says Napper. Visit: www.castelangroup.com

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‘The retail industry has never experienced such a difficult series of challenges as we have witnessed over the past decade. While there has always been steady change, surely never in living memory has there been so much to test the independent retailer in the day-to-day business of running a furniture store. On top of the usual factors such the economy, competition and interior trends, we’ve had to adapt to the digital advertising revolution, the enormously damaging uncertainty caused by Brexit, the disruption of a pandemic, and now, war is back in Europe,’ says Bernard Eaton, Greenwood Retail md. ‘However, we have found that despite these recent challenges, Greenwood

sales events continue to generate the same extraordinary uplift in retail sales as ever – ranging from 25% to 100% of annual turnover (depending on the nature of the event and other variable factors) – with high margin maintained in just 17 days trading. Surely this is proof that consumers will tolerate price increases, longer lead times, reduced choice and, it seems, fear, provided that the sales initiative is planned, marketed and executed effectively.’ The sales promotion company specialises in organising high-profile sales events on behalf of quality independent retailers all over the UK and Republic of Ireland. Many of its clients are AIS and Minerva members.

‘We utilise the most effective marketing methods and channels from traditional to state-of-the-art, including the new Greenwood digital marketing campaign to ensure your maximum return on budget,’ says Eaton. ‘After nearly 20 years in the business and with well over 1,000 sales events across the UK and Ireland completed, Greenwood Retail has far more experience of planning and organising retail sales in this marketplace than any other sales company in the world. This means that no other sales promotion company is better qualified to help independent UK and Irish retailers get the best out of their next big sales event.’ Visit: www.greenwoodretail.com

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Specialist skills training keeps Guardsman ahead in furniture care

‘We may have a 100-year heritage in the furniture industry but we are forever evolving as a business. We constantly innovate and adapt to lead the way in meeting customer and consumer demand. From advancing our claims technologies to product development, we are committed to ongoing evolution,’ says David Evans, Guardsman sales director. ‘One pillar of our business that continues to reap the benefits from our development is specialist training. Working with both our in-house furniture experts and external industry-leading partners, the past year has seen an emphasis on furniture repair methods, products and equipment, to give

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our specialist technicians the very best chance at achieving a first-attempt repair,’ he says. ‘Working closely with our retailer partners, we are keeping a close eye on the market to identify consumer demands and trends. The move towards a greener and more sustainable future is becoming increasingly important to consumers and with that an emphasis on reducing fast fashion, including furniture items. The priority is to invest in long-lasting, quality pieces. ‘To support our retailer partners with their consumer demand, we are working with our technicians to develop their specialist repair skills. Providing exclusive training opportunities for our network

of technicians is paramount to us. We work with industry leaders such as Fenice and Konig to provide furniture repair training on new and difficult furniture materials, using advanced methods, tools and technology to achieve otherwise impossible repairs. ‘The prioritising of specialist skills training has led to our technicians achieving astonishing repairs to furniture materials such as marble, natural leathers and a range of woods. This not only means claims are resolved much quicker for consumers, but they also get to keep hold of their loved pieces of furniture.’ ‘The innovation doesn’t stop there. We continue to expand upon our wide range of furniture care products, and have recently introduced a collection designed to clean, restore and protect natural stone finishes, as well as cleaning and protection products for garden furniture. Our diverse product selection allows consumers to prolong the life of items and keep them looking their best,’ says Rob Dyer, Guardsman md. ‘We are looking ahead towards another year of strengthening our position as leaders in specialist furniture repair, finding exciting new repair techniques and technologies. The whole business is looking forward to further developing our retailer offering by extending and developing our furniture care product range, supporting them to meet and even exceed their customers’ expectations and requirements in furniture care.’ Visit: www.guardsman.co.uk

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and manufacturer will have ensured that a given product is safe – and perhaps expected that it wouldn’t be allowed to be sold if it wasn’t. There are many ways to assess product safety, and testing to relevant standards and regulations are key means of assessment. Product safety should be

considered right at the start of the product development process. If the product design has factored in the requirements of the relevant standards early on, it is much more likely to result in a safe, compliant product. Many furniture standards have requirements for gaps, holes and openings to ensure that there is minimal risk of entrapment. Other requirements can cover strength, stability and durability, which means factors such as specification and material selection can be critical in satisfying the test requirements. Standards are designed to account for general wear and tear of the product in use, along with some slight misuse that may occur in use and is perhaps reasonably foreseeable by the user. There may also be product-specific regulations that need to be complied with too. Regulations are a legal requirement and thus if a regulation applies to a product, compliance must be demonstrated to the relevant authorities. Some regulations require businesses to use risk assessments as the method of assessment – and this can include testing. However, some regulations have testing written into the regulations, such as the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended) for upholstered furniture. Standards and regulations are reviewed and, where necessary, updated on a regular basis. SATRA is a member of the relevant British, European and international technical committees and can help businesses understand what testing is required for their products and to what standards. SATRA ‘s expertise means it can also help when evaluating any reasons for failures to help businesses improve their products to satisfy the requirements and be safer. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations are currently under review and SATRA anticipates there will be a public consultation on the revision this year. It is advisable to keep abreast of testing requirements and use them to demonstrate product compliance. Email: furniture@satra.com

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Open to all INDX Beds & Bedroom will launch next month INDX Beds & Bedroom will debut at Cranmore Park, Solihull on 26-27 April, open to all retailers. The INDX brand now represents 12 sectors across home and fashion and delivers more than 20 business and buyer-focused shows a year. Each show is expertly curated to offer a commercial edit of industry-leading names, and the team behind INDX Beds & Bedroom has secured an unrivalled selection of brands to exhibit at the April show. ‘We are very excited to be introducing the beds and bedroom category to INDX Shows and the team at AIS has been busy preparing a fantastic line-up of suppliers for our April launch. INDX Beds & Bedroom will showcase beds, bedroom cabinet and sofa beds from some of the biggest names in the industry, and the show will provide a professional forum for retailers to meet with existing suppliers and discover new opportunities,’ says Emma Rackley, AIS director of furniture and home. Exhibitors include: Dunlopillo, Emma, Gainsborough, Harrison Spinks, Healthbeds, Highgrove, Hypnos, Julian Bowen, Kaydian, Kaymed, Komfi, Limelight Beds, MA Living, Millbrook,

SHOW INFORMATION Free admission, free onsite parking and complimentary refreshments. Opening times: 8.30am-5pm Tuesday 26 April 8.30am-4pm Wednesday 27 April

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Relyon, Rest Assured, Sealy, Silentnight, Sleepeezee, Sweet Dreams and Tempur. ‘Sleepeezee has been hand-crafting mattresses in Britain since 1924, using a combination of luxury materials, innovative designs and traditional techniques to perfect the formula of a good night’s sleep. Every detail of each mattress is diligently checked for consistency and quality, so customers can be satisfied that the bed they are investing in will provide them with

the best night’s sleep possible. We are proud to have held a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales for over 30 years, and we are delighted to be attending INDX Beds & Bedroom and look forward to meeting retailers and customers old and new,’ says Amy Curtis, Sleepeezee head of marketing. Visitors can also look forward to a series of seminars from a platform of keynote speakers during both days of the show. Visit: www.indxshows.co.uk

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Il ritorno

The fabric exhibition returns to its Spring slot after cancellations and rescheduling

On 26-28 April, 69 exhibitors will participate in the 29th edition of Proposte at Villa Erba on the banks of Lake Como, Italy, as the show returns to the Spring schedule for the first time since 2019. The show will have nine more exhibitors than September 2021. Four are new participants – Steiner 1888 from Austria, GM Fabrics from India and the Italian companies Giò Emi and Tendaggi Paradiso – while others are returning to Cernobbio after an absence. The presence of international exhibitors is significant, with 40 foreign participants and 29 Italian.. ‘After two years of the pandemic, the world has not yet returned to pre-Covid times, and the Russia– Ukraine war is now increasing concerns on the human and social fronts. Yet, compared to the gloomiest months of 2020 and 2021, the situation in our industry seems to be going back to normality, and travelling and business are increasingly becoming part of our daily life again. Let’s hope there will be no turning back,’ says Piercarlo Viganò, Proposte president. This year there will be an installation in the central hall: Exhibitor Forum, with a summary overview of the products that visitors will find on the stands, while the Proposte Marketplace will be accessible online. Visit: www. propostefair.it

Proposte, 26-28 April, Lake Como

Above: visitors will again return to Villa Erba Above left: last year’s show took place in September

EXHIBITORS Alois Tessitura Serica , B&T Textilia, Burkay, Canepa Tessuti d’Arredamento, Casalegno Tendaggi, Clerici Tessuto & C divisione Luna Home, Crevin, D’Decor Exports, D’Decor Home Fabrics, D’Etoffe, Danzo, Delius, Deltracon Van Maele, Dilhan, Dinole, E Boselli & C, Engelbert E Stieger, Evimteks, Fibertex, Francisco Jover, Froca, Gebr Munzert, Gemini Padana, Giber, Giò Emi, GM Fabrics, GM Syntex, Güleser Tekstil, Haezebrouck, Hijos de Antonio Ferre, Italette, Italtessil, Lemaitre Demeestere, Libeco, Lodetex, Mallalieus, Manifatture Toscane Ta-Bru, Mario Cavelli, Marteks Difference, Martinelli Ginetto, Marzotto Lab, Monti Napoleone, Muvantex- Bekaert Depla Fabrics, Naturtex, Nelen & Delbeke, Neutex Home Deco, Parà, Penelope Dokuma, PIF, Pozzi Arturo, Ratti Domus divisione Ratti, Raymakers, RDQ – Rossini Della Quercia, Sirio Tendaggi, Standfast & Barracks, Stead McAlpin, Steiner 1888, Tendaggi Paradiso, Ter Molst International, Tessutica, Texital, Tissus D’Avesnieres, Torri Lana 1885, Van Neder, Verbatex, Verstraete & Verbauwede Fabrics, Viganò, Wintex, and Yutes Natural Fabrics.

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Up the gears

The show saw a 30% increase in exhibitors

BFM Fabric Show London’s new venue brought success The quality of enquiries from buyers, coupled with a significant increase in exhibitors, saw the BFM Fabric Show London 2022 move up a gear at its new location. Initial feedback from both the buyers within the international furniture community and the 40-plus exhibitors in attendance points to a successful reception for the event’s new format. The BFM moved the show from Stamford Bridge to the ILEC Conference Centre, near Earls Court, offering increased capacity and space as well as greater opportunities for more fabric suppliers to showcase products. The transition to a hosted, invite-only show enabled exhibitors to highlight

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their products directly to a key professional audience, while a 30% increase in exhibitors ensured the buyers were offered an unrivalled exhibition experience to source high quality, contemporary fabrics for upholstery, beds and soft furnishings. The 8-9 March show attracted fabric suppliers from Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Germany and the UK. Fabrics on show include wools, tweeds, velvets, cottons, linens, chenilles, silks, leathers, faux leathers, backing fabrics and FR treatments. The latest fabric protection and cleaning treatments were also presented. ‘We are very pleased with the feedback from exhibitors and buyers

and feel the new format has really hit the mark. We await more details from the post-event survey, but initial feedback is very positive. There was more opportunity than ever and we are glad we took the decision to press forward with plans to invigorate the event, after the challenges of the past two years,’ says Sean Holt, BFM md. ‘We are committed to re-investing in the show for the future and now look forward to delivering further growth next year, attracting more exhibitors and a wider audience of international buyers for the 2023 event.’ The next date on the BFM calendar is the first of its new regional industry events, at Ercol’s manufacturing headquarters in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire on 26 May. The theme is The Workforce of the Future. Free-toattend for BFM members and £25 for non-members, it takes place from 6pm to 9pm, and includes a tour of Ercol’s factory, which appeared on the BBC2’s popular Inside The Factory in January. ‘Ercol is a superb location for our first regional event. The evening will bring the furniture community together, both BFM members and non-members alike, to create networking opportunities and share best practice. There will be a chance to listen to and discuss contemporary issues and challenges facing the industry and generally increase understanding and knowledge,’ says Holt. Visit: www.bfm.org.uk

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