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EDITOR’S COMMENT
Passing of the
baton
New leadership at the top bed chains
sees questions on how they respond
to rivals that have grown rapidly INTERIORS MONTHLY JULY 2022
When Mike Logue stepped down as ceo of Dreams in January
there was a feeling that change was in the air in the bed retail INSIDE THIS ISSUE
sector. Now that Mark Jackson has followed suit at Bensons for
Beds, there is a definite sense of a change of era.
NEWS
Both guided the respective chains through post-administration 4 Mixed fortunes for sales, but still up on 2019
changes and challenges, and the companies have turned to 6 Bensons sees management changes
the number two to take on the lead role in Jonathan Hirst and
10 Grampian becomes part of Gillies
Nick Collard respectively.
Lots of things have changed since Logue began dragging the
chain back up, and arguably change has happened even faster FEATURES
since Jackson took over as the post Bensons/Harveys link ended. 12 New products
Lockdown fundamentally changed how we shop and buy beds:
16 Service
look at the likes of MattressOnline and MattressNextDay and
other online players that have seen huge growth and were able 20 Experiences
to operate – and forge new relationships with suppliers – when A happier place
traditional operators were closed and having to concentrate on 24 Sustainability
their futures. Small things matter too
The ONS sales figures for May were better than I think many
26 Retail
expected, but if anecdotal suggestions are to be believed, the
figures for June and July won’t be anywhere near as positive, Pillars of strength, colours of the city
even if they are still up on 2019. 38 LVT
It was good to see so many retailers attending BGNFS in May Biophilia matters, staying down, for every life
(it still seems like the other week but that’s probably the effect
46 Product development
of going on holiday with no emails for a whole 10 days –
something I highly recommend). It had seemed a long time
Finding what you want
since TFS to catch up on products first seen at Harrogate, and 48 Beds and bedroom
for some that will be a year since retailers initially clapped eyes Latest from the sector
on them. 62 Buying groups
Many thanks to all of you who voted in the Interiors Monthly The One Show, celebrations, USP
Awards 2022 (in fact, as I write this, some of you have just
voted). I’m very much looking forward to counting up the votes 68 Preview
and revealing the winners in the next issue, along with the VIFA, Home & Gift
winner of the hamper (which won’t be heading to Lincolnshire 70 Review
for Tim Shaw – sorry, Tim – for the third year in a row). Polska, BGNFS, Salone
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NEWS
Flooring inflation
Mixed fortunes slips back despite
smooths jump
for furniture and The rate of retail price inflation for
flooring slipped back in May, despite
flooring sales higher prices for smooth flooring.

According to the Office for National
Statistics (ONS), the rate for carpet
and other floorcoverings fell from 9%
The value of furniture and lighting sales in England, Scotland and Wales in April to 8.1% in May. In the past year
dropped again in May but was still well ahead of 2019. it has averaged 8.17%.
Sales were £1.242bn, down £49m (3.8%) on April 2022. The rate for carpets and rugs
Compared with May 2021, sales were 9.28% lower but were 12.55% higher dropped from 7.6% to 6.1%, but other
than May 2019’s £1.1bn. flooring saw the rate rise from 15.2%
According to the Office for National Statistics, May was the 36th best month to 21%.
since comparable records began in January 1986. Since then sales have The overall furniture, furnishings
averaged £866.7m a month. and flooring index saw the rate edge
Flooring sales in England, Scotland and Wales saw a major annual increase downwards from 15% to 14.7%: a year
in May. ago it was 6.8%.
Sales were £226.09m, up 15.9% on May 2021 but 2% lower than April 2022.
Sales were almost double (up 96.7%) of May 2019’s £114.9m.
May was the 46th best month since comparable records began in January
1986. Since then sales have averaged £176.7m a month.
Furniture inflation
The figures may be subject to revision. drops again
The rate of retail price inflation for
furniture dropped for the second
BoConcept extends Sterling tie-up consecutive month in May, but remains

at an historically high level.
According to ONS, the rate for
Danish furniture brand BoConcept has privacy: zones where consumers can household furniture dropped from
extended its tie-up with retailer Sterling hold styling consultations and discuss 16.5% in April to 16.4% in May. In March
Furniture. requirements. it was 17.2%. In May 2021 it was 6.6%
The company has opened a 4,080sqft ‘We have seen the popularity of Most furnishing sectors saw a drop in
store within the chain’s Sterling Home the brand grow in Scotland, with our inflation. Garden furniture dropped from
store in Aberdeen. successful stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh 32.8% to 25.5%; lighting fell from 12.4%
It is the second BoConcept store and Tillicoultry and looked to expand to 10.5%; and table and bathroom linen
hosted by the chain, alongside two further, making BoConcept even more dropped from 5.3% to 4%.
stand-alone outlets. accessible to Danish interior design However, bed linen rose from 5.5%
It comprises eight room-themed fans. Opening our store within Sterling to 7.2%; furnishing fabrics and curtains
studios, and takes cues from the brand’s Home Aberdeen alongside other rose from 1.9% to 4.5%, and other
collection, using wood, stone and plants premium interiors experts, is the furniture and furnishings rose from
for a warm, biophilic-enhanced setting. perfect location,’ says Adam Davidson, 11.2% to 13.8%.
Contrasts of steel and concrete are BoConcept Scotland director. The overall furniture and furnishings
softened by drapery, creating permeable It is BoConcept’s 22nd UK store. rate dropped from 16.3% to 16.2%.
Castelan strengthens FMC’s corporate membership

Castelan Group has become the latest Stuart Armstrong, Castelan finance charitable activities, get involved with
company to join The Furniture Makers’ director will be admitted as corporate civic events and network with other
Company as a corporate member. liverymen and personally welcomed members.
The care product and service by the Master of The Furniture Makers’ The Furniture Makers’ Company is
company will be formally welcomed Company in an admissions ceremony. keen to raise awareness within the
as a corporate member in October, Corporate membership provides flooring trade for the welfare support
when Ian Annand, Castelan chairman; opportunities for businesses from it can offer employees past and present
Martin Napper, Castelan ceo and the trade to support the FMC’s in all furnishing industries.
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Management reshuffle at
Bensons as top two depart
Bensons for Beds has reshuffled its management after its them for their dedication and commitment as they steered
ceo and cfo stepped down. us through extraordinary times.
Nick Collard, who joined as chief commercial and digital ‘We are delighted to have appointed Nick Collard as ceo.
officer in August 2021, has succeeded Mark Jackson as ceo. Nick is a tremendous leader who has already transformed
Jackson steered Bensons through 2020’s refinancing and the commercial operations of our business and is well
restructuring when it was bought in a pre-pack placed to drive the delivery of our strategy and of a
administration by Alteri Investors. transformed customer experience.’
Gordon Brown, finance director has become cfo, replacing ‘Bensons for Beds has undergone major changes over the
John Sidebothan. past two years and navigated difficult conditions arising
‘Bensons is a business with huge potential. Like many from the pandemic. We have invested across all aspects of
retailers in our sector, we’ve had our share of operational the business, including our stores, distribution,
and supply chain issues as the world has recovered from manufacturing, and revamping our website, but there is still
the pandemic, but we are focused on delivering for our much work to do, and our focus is now on giving customers
customers and on delivering our strategy for growth,’ says the best standards of service possible,’ says Collard.
Ian Shepherd, Bensons chairman. Collard has turned to his former employer Holland &
‘As we start to look forward to the next phase in our Barrett to recruit strategy director Ed Preston to his former
transformation, Mark and John have decided that this is role at the bed chain and promoted Frankie Haynes,
the right time to leave the business. I would like to thank Bensons retail director to chief customer officer.
Ireland move for Wayfair In the running

Wayfair, the furnishings etailer, has launched Mattress etailer MattressNextDay has
in Ireland with a dedicated .ie website. been recognised by the SME National
‘We are delighted that Irish shoppers Business Awards. The company has
can join our 25million-strong active global been nominated in the Business of the
customer base in accessing the very Year – Under 50 Employees category.
broadest selection of homewares to suit The award recognises initiative,
every home, style and budget,’ says Jens boldness and imagination as well as
Uwe Intat, head of Wayfair Europe. ‘We sound management practices. Nominees
pride ourselves on offering a seamless also had to demonstrate sustainable
end-to-end customer experience, from first growth and commercial success
Bringing more choice to Irish consumers
click to final delivery.’ exceptional for their size of business.
The company says it has a ‘delivery network which includes logistics hubs across ‘Over the past two years we’ve seen
Ireland for fast and frictionless delivery,’ as well as customer service headquartered in the business grow at a much faster rate
Galway. Delivery is free on purchases over €40. than we ever expected… If we win this
Wayfair saw non-US sales drop by 31.4% to $500m in the quarter to 31 March and award, it will be the icing on the cake,’
US sales by 13.9% to $2.5bn. Pre-tax losses were $318m. says Martin Seeley, MattressNextDay ceo.
Results will be revealed in December.
FFD to return
Flanders Flooring Days is to return next Springing up in SW1
year after the success of the debut event. Bed manufacturer Vispring it to open
Associated Weavers, Balta, Beaulieu a central London showroom.
International Group, COREtec Floors, The 4,239sqft space will cover three
ITC, IVC Group, Lano, Modulyss, Ragolle floors and be located on Regent Street,
and Unilin welcomed more than St James’s.
1,000 visitors from over 55 countries The showroom, which will open in the
to their showrooms from 2-5 May. autumn, is described as ‘an interactive
The inaugural show was a great success
Thanks to the response, the retail experience, offering customers a
companies have agreed to repeat the take place later, from 22-25 May, to avoid “factory tour””, and the space will host
event. However, next year’s show will bank holiday weekends across Europe. ‘talks with sleep experts’.

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Gillies buys
Grampian
Gillies has added to its store network in Scotland by
buying Grampian Furnishers.
The six-store chain has added the Elgin retailer, filling
a geographic gap between its Aberdeen and Inverness
branches.
In 2018 Grampian moved from its nearby Lossiemouth
The show was as lively as ever store to the £3.5m 30,000sqft unit. It will continue to trade
as Grampian Furnishers.
Salone ‘beyond expectations’ ‘It has been without question the most difficult decision
of my life, but our long-established family business being
The return of Salone de Mobile last month saw visitor numbers taken over by the Philp family and the Gillies brand is a
‘beyond expectations’, despite an almost complete absence perfect fit. The acquisition now creates the best complete
of Chinese and Russian visitors. furnishings offering across Scotland,’ says Royce Clark,
The Milan event saw 262,608 visitors as it returned for the Grampian Furnishers former owner.
first time since 2019. This was despite the lack of a Russian ‘The state-of-the art showroom, highly regarded
and Chinese contingent, which numbered more than 42,000 reputation, and location of Grampian Furnishers was very
in 2019. appealing, and will allow us to expand the reach of our
The show saw a total of 2,175 brands take part, with 73% of exciting range of home furnishings throughout the area
them non-Italian. Visitors came from 173 countries. of Moray and beyond,’ says Ian Philp, Gillies md.
The 2023 event will take place from 18-23 April.
Mike Scott, Victoria Group cfo is

DFS: orders drop back
people
to leave in August after six years.

He will become a non-executive
director until the next AGM. DFS has told shareholders ‘While we have increased It says it expects to carry
The group says his successor, that it has seen order volumes our weekly production a £30m order book into the
Brian Morgan, has considerable
drop back by about 2% from and delivered revenues 2023 financial year, about
experience in working at
multi-national companies and the end of March to early progressively over the second 2.5% of sales.
in merger and acquisitions. June. half, to record levels in the ‘Our trading history shows
‘I'm a 100% believer in Victoria's The company says that fourth quarter, the ongoing that the group has gained
future and will be remaining a it enjoyed a double-digit Covid-linked supply-chain market share during periods
long-term shareholder,’ says Scott,
increase compared with 2019 disruption, combined with of furniture market decline,
who owns 240,000 shares.
in the quarter to 27 March, lower order intake since and we believe that we will
F Ball has despite offsetting significant April has led to lower levels remain well-positioned
appointed Lizzie cost inflation through of production and deliveries against the market, given our
Farrimond (top mitigation and retail price relative to our previous scale, brand strength and our
left) and Gabriela
increases. expectations,’ it says. integrated retail strategy.’
Harper as sales
representatives
to support
retailers in the
north and south Duvalay investor Devey dies
of the country
Hilary Devey, former Dragons’ market and introducing the 2013 for services to business
respectively.
Den panellist and mattress Hilary Devey Collection. and charity, which included
Mark Eastwood, MP for Dewsbury, investor has died, aged 65. She founded distribution being vice-president of
has been appointed chair of the Devey was on the company Pall-Ex in the 1990s, the Carers Trust. She was
All Party Parliamentary Furniture programme in 2011 when she selling her home and car also a patron of the Stroke
Industry Group. He succeeds Mike
invested in caravan mattress to finance it when her bank Association, having suffered a
Wood, who has led the group since
it was re-formed in 2020. manufacturer Duvalay, which refused her a loan. She sold stroke in 2009.
resulted in it expanding into the company in 2019. She married twice and
the mainstream mattress She was awarded a CBE in leaves behind a son, Mevlit.

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Diversifying from your core skills can bring trouble
I wondered if I was leaving my comfort I remembered the name from my Of course, the company is unlikely
zone by accepting the instructions to schooldays when its workmanship to read this. It won’t appear in Yachting
examine the upholstery on a Broadland adorned the entire fleet of boats in the World or Practical Boat Owner, or any of
cruiser. The seat and back cushions of school sailing club, so it definitely had the boating mags. But it has had sight
the built-in seating had been sent to a many years of experience. But clearly of my report with its independent
company that offered a re-upholstery not in upholstery. assessment of the work.
service, but the results were apparently I looked up the company and found This story is true, but here it’s simply
not as the boat owner had expected. it had diversified into a number of a parable with a message for all of us.
It was an hour’s drive to the marina, other areas that, whilst still relating to Continue to be professional in all you
where the customer was waiting to boats, were not exploiting the same do, but don’t stray from your field of
meet me. Fortunately, he was by the skills and expertise that had built its expertise, however tempting.
office and was able to guide me through reputation. It would take very little time Visit: www.richard-renouf.com
the maze of pontoons to find his pride for its good name to disappear if it did
and joy. He led the way aboard and not pursue the same standards in every Richard Renouf is an independent
gestured to the saloon, where pale blue area of its work. furnishings consultant
cushions clung to the banquette seats
around the dining table, and to the
cockpit where matching covers were
‘fitted’ to the captain’s chair.
All of them looked ill-fitting and very
shabby. ‘Are these the old ones?’ I asked.
‘No, these are what they gave me
back after I’d parted with all that money,’
he said.
The seat cushions did not fit snugly
but had gaps between them. The covers
had moved around the fillings because
there were no liners. Several of the
seams had burst open because the
sewing allowances were too small and
the overlocking had been overlooked.
There were loose ends along every The new cushion seams had burst open
seam. The back cushions were ‘held’ in
place by misplaced hook and loop tape,
and the studs for fastening the seat
cushions had been randomly positioned,
including some inserted across the
seam where a cheap material used for
the cushion bottoms met the cover
fabric. The studs on the seat platform
were just as random, but in entirely the
wrong positions for the studs on the
cushions. I began to list and photograph
all the problems.
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Shoppers are continuing to trade up, but that brings
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Fludes Carpets
In May I went to the Buying Groups’ on many others. Not everyone likes the is beginning to create a squeeze on space
National Flooring Show. The main topic thought of being locked into a buying in the warehouse.
was relief that everyone could get together group and some prefer to run their own Our customer flow has started to slow
and chew the cud about all that had business in their own way. But if you think down but we are still receiving good-sized
happened over the past two years, and you might want to join a buying group, orders, and for decent quality of carpet.
might happen in the next 12 months. check them all out before you decide. LVT sales have continued to grow, and the
The suppliers I spoke to were all very Back in the stores, we are seeing a much majority are for designer tiles rather than
apologetic about the need to increase higher level of service from our suppliers the plank style. When pricing up, it always
prices, and concerned that things might than we were pre-Christmas. Look back seems to be the fitters that earn most on
get worse before they get better. A world two years and think about the debacle an LVT installation. Customers appear to
shortage of ink seems likely as we are with distribution companies going out of be clear about what they want and need
making almost daily price changes! business and stock issues every day. We are to be reassured by staff with a good
Most of the manufacturers’ stands were in a much better place now. Rather, the product knowledge. These things seem to
reasonably busy, with retailers keen to see strength of sales levels is now becoming be more important to the customer than
what has changed since the last show, and a problem. First, stock levels are patchy, the overall price for the job.
there has been some movement to improve especially of LVT products and ancillaries In all, it does seem that things are
the offering of flooring with good ‘green and second, fitting times are stretching to settling down and a new normal is showing
credentials’. This is something customers five to six weeks. There also seems to be itself: bigger orders, long lead times for
bring up more often than in previous years. a shortage of fitters everywhere. Mind you, completing the work, regular price changes
Being able to attend this show is one of it is a nice problem to have. and customers who are willing to buy on
the many benefits that we enjoy from being With high levels of sales, it makes the quality of service and product instead of
in a buying group. We are also able to get loads on the lorries bigger. The old problem the price. Enjoy your summer holidays!
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developments. Sometimes it’s on remove the pieces of wood. Cox used across the UK. At a cost of billions, the
a personal level. his mobile sawmill to plank branches effects will be staggering. It will change
When Sheridan Coakley, SCP founder and stems of the tree with his colleague, the landscape forever and threaten
discovered that one of the mature Redish. Everyone was given a choice of many species that rely on ash. It doesn’t
ash trees in his garden was suffering either taking a whole section of the tree, cause much damage on its native
from ash dieback and would have to be or selecting and cutting boards for use. hosts the Manchurian ash (Fraxinus
felled, he had an idea. Rather than chop The tree, which was not grown mandshurica) and Chinese ash (Fraxinus
it down and make it into firewood, why specifically for use as timber, was full of chinensis) in its native range. However,
not invite like-minded people to see beautiful imperfections, which would its introduction to Europe about 30 years
what they could make out of the tree? have made it undesirable to a ago has devastated the European ash
The results of that will be unveiled as commercial sawmill but were quite (Fraxinus excelsior) because our native
the One Tree exhibition, at the London attractive for this project. species did not evolve with the fungus
Design Festival in September. Those One Tree seeks to create one-off and this means it has no natural defence
taking part include Max Bainbridge, objects of beauty, which will both retain against it.
Poppy Booth, Oscar Coakley, Sebastian the carbon from the tree and give new In the UK, ash dieback has had most
Cox, Matthew Hilton, Peter Marigold, material life to something that would impact in the south-east of England.
Moe Redish, Wilkinson & Rivera and otherwise have disappeared. Visit: www.scp.co.uk
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our learning comprehension, and interacted with, giving them a Visit: www.moduleo.co.uk
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There are three categories of Biophilic ‘It’s estimated that over 56% of the
Design. First, the physical presence of world’s population now live in urban
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scents. Elements of plant life and natural us. Estimates suggest that by 2050, this
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visual aspect – seeing plants, woods can help to counteract some of the greys
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Everyroom will offer 18 exclusive available to retailers from August. when consumers are more cost-
ranges: 16 carpet along with two vinyl, Shoppers will be able to order five conscious,‘ he added.
which will be released by the end of July. samples online. ‘The Everyroom ranges have been
The carpet ranges have an average ‘Headlam is delighted to be able launched following extensive market
retail price of about £17 per sqm. This to offer our customers a new and research that ensured we developed
compares with about £34 per sqm for competitively priced product collection the best quality, on-trend ranges at
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brand launch. says Chris Payne, Headlam ceo. Visit: www.every-room.co.uk
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‘Retailers need time to make
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The Design Lab fabric gallery There are more than 40 displays
among the several brands we are understanding of the market and accept Europe, but the company’s work is not
responsible for,’ says Brendan Brett, that good service and reliability are just limited to the multiples: regardless of
UK Agency founder. as important as fast-repeating commercial size, if a retailer is looking for reliable,
The company handles UK distribution products, and that is as true today.’ flexible suppliers which will cater to
for several European manufacturers At the time of writing, Brett is in the their specific needs, Brett is highly likely
across upholstery, beds, lighting and middle of several hours of meetings with to know where to turn to.
cabinet, including ARC, Bizzarto, Bozza, a major retailer ahead of a trip to eastern Visit: www.theukagency.co.uk
Flam & Luce, Grafu, Kristensen &
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But while it deals with manufacturers’
core products, UK Agency’s USP is not
just adapting those designs so they
are suitable for the UK market but also
developing exclusive designs in
conjunction with the retailer and
manufacturer. And scouring Europe to
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‘Service is key to everything we do.
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BEDS AND BEDROOM
Keep cool and sleep

The benefits of copper
are being recognised
Mattress protectors can help regulate

the body’s temperature during hot nights
The weather is finally waking up to ‘The use of copper in the wellness comfort and breathability, cotton is soft
the fact it is summer, with soaring market is becoming more widespread – and versatile but also resilient, making
temperatures predicted for the coming this is because copper is known to it easy to care for. Cotton is also naturally
months, and while this is great news contribute to a healthier immune system, hypoallergenic and has the added
for sun worshippers, it can be a real joint relief and relaxation, and it even bonus of being easy to clean.
challenge for those people who have has anti-ageing properties. The copper’s ‘In addition to these great cooling
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BEDS AND BEDROOM
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The lines of the headboard are
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Gaudi
‘The design Gaudí can be described

as a tribute to the beauty of wood: this
material is alive, can be modelled. I have
always been passionate about using it in
projects,’ says designer Matteo Nunziati.
‘This year we would like to present
the bed and the chairs of the collection
in ash, a delicate timber that exalts all
of the wonderful natural properties of
such a precious substance.’
The range of finishes for the Gaudi
double-size bed has been extended.
In addition to black or coffee-brown
stained oak, now included is natural ash
wood, a paler, more delicate coloured
timber, in shades that range from pale
yellow through pink to pale brown.
The new finish is also available for the
indoor versions of the Gaudi sofas and
armchairs.
Gaudí now has an option of an ash frame Visit: www.flou.it

Beat the Heat
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restlessness associated with being too use Protect-A-Bed’s unique Miracle
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The use of copper in the wellness market is breathable and allows body heat to
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Dark is good
The past 12 months have seen a marked
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Dunkeld, part of the Highland Home
collection, is based on the long-standing
Boston design, with a midnight blue
semi-matt paint finish and contrasting
tops made from solid hardwood frames
with ash veneer inserts. The range is
finished with a warm antique wax.
To complete the look, brushed steel-
effect cup handles are used on the
cabinet pieces. An extensive choice of
bedsides, chests, dressing table,
wardrobe and bookcases is available.
Delivery to store is free on orders over
£500, with an option of delivery direct
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BUYING GROUPS
Jules Flipo Manaus
The One show

Colour was a focus for Flooring One as it presented
new ranges and its annual supplier awards
Flooring One welcomed back members
to its exhibit at the Buying Groups’
National Flooring Show for the first time
since 2019. The exclusive members area
gave retailers the opportunity to view
and give feedback on all the new ranges
and initiatives from Flooring One. This
year saw a real emphasis on colour.
Kerry Twist, a British-made, exclusive
wool-rich twist collection was the main
attraction for members, with its keen
price points and refreshing palette of
delicately heathered colours, with
highlights of bestselling greens and
classic neutrals and greys, whilst tapping
into current homeware trends with
offerings in gold and russet tones.
San Remo, a 100% loop carpet, was
also a hit with members with its
comprehensive offering of plain colours
and two-tone stripes, as well as the
eye-catching multi stripes which are
available in 1m, 4m and 5m widths.
Celestial Berber
A number of polyester carpets

BUYING GROUPS
Purbeck Hills
Kerry Twist
Adelphi Herringbone
Independent Retailers Hub Jules Flipo Fuji
introduced to Flooring One’s own label herringbone designs. Adelphi is a soft, prices, promotions and updates. It also
also created a lot of interest and orders, elegant and contemporary chunky loop offers the facility to place orders for
including Luscious Velvet with its vast pile carpet made using 30% Tencel, while own-label ranges, and hosts the Flooring
and opulent palette; Fabulous with its Purbeck Hills uses 100% undyed wool. One image bank, which gives members
deep, soft Saxony feel in a modern colour Jules Flipo is a luxurious rug collection access to hi-res imagery of all products in
bank including an on-trend copper tone; Flooring One showcased to its members. the Flooring One portfolio, to assist with
and Celestial Berber, a Berber flecked With its limited distribution, this was an any marketing and ecommerce needs.
carpet in 12 rustic shades. excellent opportunity to offer a beautiful, Email: peter.karra@flooringone.co.uk
Flooring One’s polypropylene offer contemporary collection of rugs
also saw an injection of colour, from the manufactured on Wilton machines to the Flooring One presented its annual
entry-level 1/10th gauge Capella Twist, highest quality whilst also giving better Supplier of the Year awards as voted
which offers bright and bold colours margin opportunities and protection. by its members at the show. Ulster
such as navy blue, ruby red and gold, The Flooring One members area also Carpets won Carpet Supplier for the
to the top-end, heavyweight luxury provided a designated breakout zone for first time, with Cormar Carpet Company
twist, Regal Touch, which has soft pastel the team to deliver one-to-one sessions second and Adam Carpets third.
Karndean Designflooring retained
shades of blue and green as well as a with members to go through the new
its Smooth Flooring award as did
unique pink heather shade. Independent Retailers Hub. This serves
Mastercraft Rugs, which was again
Other hits included Adelphi and as a 24-hour online portal for members, awarded Rugs Supplier of the Year.
Purbeck Hills, which both offer striking providing live access to documents,
BUYING GROUPS
Above left: James Bickerdike
Party time
donated the raffle prize to the two
charities Above: Super Troupers
Metro Group members caught up and celebrated

More than 125 Metro Group members, charities and a gift was sourced for all this up with another £500.
suppliers and guests gathered last month guests from them. Metro Group donated ‘This brought the total on the night
to celebrate together for the first time a £500 cash prize for the raffle, which to £2,100, which added to the £500
since the buying group celebrated its raised £1,600. James Bickerdike, owner donation from the group means we will
40th anniversary in 2019. of Harrogate retailer Morgans had the split £2,600 between the two charities –
The venue was the Forest of Arden winning ticket and donated the prize to a fantastic outcome,’ says Depport.
Marriott Hotel & Country Club near the two charities. Metro Group topped Visit: www.carpet1st.co.uk
Birmingham and guests were treated
to a drinks reception and dinner before
being entertained by ABBA tribute
band Super Troupers and a DJ. Guests
resisted the offer to “go full on ABBA’”
with silver jumpsuits.
Former member Wally Burns was
recognised at the dinner for having
been a member for 33 years. He sold
Tameside Flooring in Manchester during
the pandemic before retiring and was
invited to the dinner to be able to
see fellow members as it was not
possible during the pandemic.
‘We had lots of requests to sit at
Wally’s table and he got to say a few
words,’ says Steve Depport, Metro Group
operations manager.
Liverpool lifestyle products retailer
Crescent Liverpool donates 10% of its
profits to homeless and mental health More than 125 members, suppliers and guests gathered

Being part of the UK’s leading Better Terms - Make More Profit
flooring buying group has many With Group buying power in the region of £50
Million, Metro gives you the opportunity to buy
benefits that you will be able to
flooring from suppliers you may already deal
measure in terms of extra profit, with at the lowest prices and best terms in
the UK.
leaving you free to run your
business your way. Members deal direct with suppliers and
choose who they deal with without
interference from the Group.
Introductory offer Protect Margins with Carpet 1st
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You have the choice to sell products using
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BUYING GROUPS
Products can be sold under the Greendale brand
All together
Buying stock gives Greendale its USP
Greendale Carpets & Flooring is a ‘By buying stock and being “not for be able to develop their business
member-owned cooperative that runs profit”, Greendale is able to offer unencumbered by local competition.
on a not-for-profit basis. It is unique members low prices and quick, reliable Greendale gives all members an
in that it is the only carpet and flooring delivery. We stock many of the industry’s exclusive geographical area, with around
buying group that actually buys and best-selling ranges, with the option of a 30-minute drive to the next member.’
stocks carpets and flooring. retailing them under the Greendale Greendale is environmentally aware
Greendale can stock more than 2,000 brand, which offers members extra and has installed solar panels, electric
rolls at its warehouse and distribution protection and allows them to maintain vehicle charging points and carpet/
centre in Hereford. It buys stock from their margin,’ says Eamonn Prescott, cardboard balers at its distribution
nearly all the UK’s leading manufacturers Greendale chief executive. centre. It is also a member of Carpet
and from many of the established ‘We believe that business begins with Recycling UK.
names overseas. the membership and that they should Visit: www.greendalecarpets.co.uk
Solar panels help power the Hereford centre More than 2,000 carpet rolls are stocked

buying group that is a ‘not for profit’
“It’s great to be part of a
member owned cooperative, which has a goal to achieve the
very best deals for its members”
For more information please visit www.greendalecarpets.co.uk
Follow our story @
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VIFA EXPO, 31 August – 3 September, Ho Chi Minh City PREVIEW
The show returns for the first time since 2019
Welcome back
VIFA Expo returns after two years of postponements
The Vietnam International Furniture & declaration; those that have been Next year there will be two editions
Home Accessories Fair (VIFA EXPO), the vaccinated no longer have to take a of the show, the first from 8-11 March
most important international furniture Covid test, and UK visitors are exempt and another in August.
fair in Vietnam, has not taken place from visa requirements. Visit: www.vifafair.com
since 2019 amid strenuous lockdown
rules in the country.
Now Vietnam is fully opened to
welcome the rest of the world and
the show will take place from 31 August
to 3 September in Ho Chi Minh City at
the Saigon Exhibition & Convention
Center (SECC).
This year’s slogan is ‘Discover the
Fascination of Vietnamese Furniture &
Handicraft’, with exhibitors showing
new and diverse products, from cabinet
furniture, indoor and outdoor furniture,
home decor products, handicraft, gifts
and souvenirs, to hardware and fittings,
timber and woodworking machinery.
It’s now easy to visit Vietnam: visitors
no longer need to quarantine; there
is no requirement for medical

PREVIEW
Home & Gift, 17-20 July, Harrogate

The show is 50%
Expansion
larger than in 2021
The show has added Furniture Collection to its mix

Home & Gift 2022 will be opening at LIGA, D&X, Spice Kitchen, Joe Davies, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Dobbies
the Harrogate Convention Centre from ROKA London and Caroline Gardener. Garden Centre, Hoopers, Stringers, Soho
17 to 20 July and buyers will be able to Alongside these sectors buyers will also House, Next, Rossiters of Bath, Wilko and
explore the new Furniture Collection, be able to discover industry-leading Haskins Garden Centre, to name a few.
which will be taking over Hall Q and brands in both the home and interiors Retailers not only get to meet with
the King’s Suite with the latest furniture sector and Furniture Collection. new suppliers but also have the chance
and home accessories. Discover the likes of Kettle Interiors, to network at the show’s ample calendar
Furniture Collection is following in Gallery Direct, Bronte By Moon, Heyland of networking events. Buyers and brands
the footsteps of Manchester Furniture and Whittle, Tweedmill Textiles, Shankar enjoy the laid-back, relaxed atmosphere
Show, which co-located to Home & Gift and Zinc Home. of Home & Gift because it allows for
last year. Visitors were able to discover Home & Gift’s buyer community is easy networking at the highly popular
new home and interiors brands offering known for including some of the biggest Gin on the Lawn event each afternoon,
the best in innovatively designed retailers in the country, and attendance along with Sundowners.
furniture and stylish home accessories. is already confirmed by top buyers from Visit: www.homeandgift.co.uk
Although Home & Gift built its reputation
as a giftware trade show, it offers a truly
unique buyer crossover due to the
diversity of the brands and products
on offer.
Visitors to this year’s show won’t be
disappointed as it is already 50% larger
than 2021. Offering the very best in
design-led gift, home and interiors, food
gifts, jewellery and fashion, and giftware
– along with the Furniture Collection –
buyers will be spoilt for choice when it
comes to sourcing new products.
Across all sectors buyers will be able
to discover the best products from
top brands including By Molly and Izzie,
Kettle Interiors Gallery Direct
Wrendale Designs, HALILIT, Jellycat,
REVIEW
Left: The geometric forms
of Black Red White’s Forn
collection perfectly reflect
the most important features
of the modern style, thanks
to the decorative motifs
that intersect the fronts.
It has LED lighting and the
collection includes a chest
of drawers, a wardrobe,
display cabinets, a shelf
and a TV cabinet.
Below: Polypody is Forte’s

response to the growing
needs of people who want
to be surrounded by nature
at home. Chests of drawers,
shelves, display cabinets,
tables and coffee tables
allow you to display potted
plants without the need to
buy additional covers or
stands. Each piece has a
special place for a pot, with
an insert protecting the
furniture in case of any
watering spillages.
Winners
Exhibitors vied for the Gold Medal prizes at the returning
Meble Polska: here are the highlights. Visit: www.meblepolska.pl
REVIEW
Left: Taranko’s Merano allows each
modular home office unit to be
placed where it best suits the user.
The decorative columns, crowns
and tops included in the system
give the whole structure coherence
and character. The collection
includes free-standing furniture
such as tables and chests of
drawers, as well as two desks with
a retractable top that can be
arranged as a mini conference table.
Below: Taranko’s Diament living

and dining collection is designed
to offer maximum storage and
practicality There are two colours
available, white and graphite, which
allows you to create the interior
arrangement you want.
Below: Wer-Sal’s Sensi armchair

creates a personal relaxation
zone, with its high back and
wide seat. Set on a swivel base,
it is additionally equipped with
a rocking function to ensure the
perfect rest.
Below right: Wajnert’s modular

Misty collection is distinguished
by a combination of two extremely
practical solutions: an electrically
retractable seat, which significantly
increases the space to suit
individual needs, and comfortable
double back cushions with a
lifting system that allows you to
lean back comfortably.
REVIEW
Above left: Caress Above: Wild Silk
Back with a bang

The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show
returned after a two-year absence
Abingdon Flooring was among more ‘BGNFS once again proved its With a rounded palette of perennially
than 60 flooring companies taking part importance as an event for the UK retail popular greys and beige, as well as some
in the show, and with a preview of flooring sector. We used the opportunity fresh and modern shades, Finesse and
Finesse and Caress from the StainFree to talk visitors through our new Caress share colours and a 1/10th gauge
family and Charter Berber Deluxe and collections and show off our latest construction, using differing pile weights
Charter Loop from the wool Wilton Royal creations to keep retailers on the trend and depths to balance affordability
collection – as well as a chance to see curve, which continue our mission to and luxury.
the hyped Love Story Velveteer and a be the UK’s most loved flooring The company also made sure a new
sneak peak of Wild Silk – it went to town manufacturer,’ says Charlotte Coop, generation of homeowners enjoy the
to showcase British carpet manufacturing. Abingdon Flooring head of marketing. natural qualities of wool with the 80/20
wool blend of Charter Berber Deluxe.
Bringing affordability and the
unmistakable look and feel of wool,
enhanced with meltbond for improved
appearance retention, this classic
Berber style comes in 20 colours, while
the 100% wool Charter Loop has a
natural and rustic palette.
As one of Abingdon’s most notable
launches over the past year, it was no
surprise that Velveteer was something
of a magnet for visitors. A heavyweight
velvet carpet made from bleach-
cleanable polyester yarn, Velveteer
features the largest ever colour range
from Abingdon, with 30 colours.
Abingdon also used BGNFS to tease
Wild Silk, another Love Story range,
with a unique, rustic speckled colour
palette aimed at bringing the practicality
and performance of polyester to
consumers wanting a more natural look
in the home.
On the trend curve: Abingdon’s stand at the show Visit: www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

REVIEW
Retailers were keen to hear of updates
Expansion
Associated Weavers gave visitors a look of the future
Associated Weavers expanded its carpet shoppers to create a design to their to be introduced at The Flooring Show
offer and previewed a made-to-measure taste. Rugs will be delivered direct to in September.
rug offer and new branding. Indus the consumer in a handful of weeks. Vitality and Karma, at 2,300g per sqm
and Dorado were relaunched as part The Vivendi collection – debuted in the collection’s heaviest carpets, were
of the polyester Gaia collection and 2018 – will have the tagline ‘The best shown, while Soul and Vibes have been
recoloured. All four Gaia ranges now a home can get’, with the full branding recoloured, both with four new shades.
have the ECO-Fusion backing made Visit: www.carpetyourlife.com
from 100% recycled PET bottles. Using
polyester provides high-quality colour
fastness and a rich lustre, and the carpet
is also bleach-cleanable.
Dorado is the heaviest range with a
weight of 1,900g per sqm and is available
in 14 shades, including six new ones.
Indus has a weight of 1,400g per sqm
and 14 colours, including six new ones.
Next year will see the introduction of
Sarno and Mekong.
The Sedna collection saw Oshun
introduced in a 2,205g weight and
12 colours.
Invictus saw the addition of Aurelius,
a 2,500g weight, and Tiberius, a 1,800g
weight, both in 12 colours.
The made-to-measure rug collection
will feature a small selection of shapes,
choice of carpet and backing, allowing Invictus gained Aurelius and Tiberius Gaia saw Indus and Dorado added
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All on show The Velvet Collection features a

Axminster Carpets introduced new allows the full Axminster collection
display stands while adding to its to be shown on just two stands. 65oz velvet in two designs and five
product offer. Cobbleweave is a new 80% wool/ colours.
The new double-sided display unit 20% yaks’ wool blend. Visit: www.axminster-carpets.co.uk
Family is key
Cavalier Carpets highlighted its family
ownership in new branding.
‘As a second-generation British
family-owned business, our
commitment to quality, product
knowledge and building lasting
relationships remains key. Families
are all about relationships, and today
our lineage extends beyond just
our owners. Our family values are
at the core of our business, and we
count our employees and our business
partners as valuable members of the
Cavalier family,’ it says.
‘We offer a diverse range of quality
carpets, featuring environmentally
friendly wool-based options.’
The new POS and colour updates
will be introduced to retailers in
the coming months.
Visit: www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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Essentials was the focus for the COREtec team
Essentials was the star for COREtec

For COREtec, the focus was on its latest Likewise collection: Naturals, Megastone sales & distribution, UK & Ireland md.
Essentials collection. Designed to offer and, new for 2022, Essentials. We have ‘It’s so far been a brilliant success, with
a wide range of choices to consumers, a new bespoke wall display that shows more than 40 of the new displays sold.
Essentials has 16 different sizes across the entire Essentials collection, which will The breadth, style and quality of the
its five plans and tile ranges, and a be stocked in depth at the new Likewise collection has resulted in the majority of
variety of thickness, V-groove and EIR warehouse in Birmingham. We are taking people that see the display placing an
(embossed in register) options. the tour van to all corners of the UK to order. If a retailer is interested, they just
The introduction of Essentials is show stockists and retailers the entire need to let us know and we’ll bring
being supported by a showvan tour. UK stocked collection and POS package,’ COREtec to them,’ he added.
‘The tour is to support the complete says Martin Pass, US Floors COREtec Visit: www.coretecfloors.com
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Opportunity for all

Furlong continued to widen its offer
For Furlong Flooring the show was an the lighter version of the 50oz Elegance. of LVT ranges will be recoloured this
opportunity to refine its carpet Henley & Marlow is a loop pile in seven summer.
collection, preview colours and update colours. The company also revealed that it
retailers on environmental progress. New colours for Inspiration and Trident has plans to introduce a 100% recycled
Renaissance is a 40oz, 1/10th gauge Heathers were previewed ahead of an yarn this year.
twist in a palette of organic tones and is Autumn introduction, while a number Visit: www.furlongflooring.com
Visitors were keen to hear about updates

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New POS was on show
Q Flooring has become Q by Hugh
New looks
Branding and POS has been revamped
Hugh Mackay previewed striking that as a stand-alone brand it received at a less expensive option, with the
branding for its core range and no benefits by association with the hope they opt for Hugh Mackay when
revamped the look of its Q branded Hugh Mackay name. they next update their carpet.
offer at the show. Q by Hugh is being targeted at The Hugh Mackay brand also saw a
Its Q Flooring brand has become shoppers who would like to buy a revamp as new POS was unveiled.
Q by Hugh, after the company decided Hugh Mackay carpet but have to look Visit: www.hughmackay.co.uk
Hugh Mckay branding has been updated
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Premier time
Tredaire was at the heart of Interfloor’s new offer
The focus of Interfloor’s presentation recognise the underlays in the Tredaire customer is making a decision about
was the launch of Tredaire Premier. Premier range. home comfort, it is the quality of the
The range sees a number of its Softwalk, one of Interfloor’s flagship underlay that delivers the luxurious
bestselling PU foam underlays products and part of the collection, comfort underfoot that we all want.’
receiving a significant upgrade to has already sold more than 1 million Interfloor is supporting the release
provide improved performance. rolls alone. of Tredaire Premier with a selection
Made from 100% recycled foam, ‘Tredaire Premier helps customers of in-store POS and sampling.
the new features include a high- find exactly what they need by Stockists will also be featured on
specification paper backing, branded bringing together our most luxurious Interfloor’s interactive online stockist
in a signature style. Seven products underlays,’ says Gary Cowley, Interfloor locator.
in the range will feature a scrim layer UK sales director. This year marks the 20th anniversary
for improved dimensional stability. ‘These are products where you can of the foundation of Interfloor, when
Installers and suppliers familiar feel the difference in quality just from Tredaire and Duralay merged.
with Interfloor products will already handling the samples, and when a Visit: www.interfloor.com

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New display stands are
Standing to attention
on their way to retailers
Invictus is updating its in-store look

Given its presence in stores across the September 2019 saw the brand’s At 3m the premium wall unit is 1m
country and its sales growth, it may be debut and its hasn’t looked back since. shorter than the previous stand, and
hard to believe that, as an LVT brand, From the start, Invictus has been slightly lower, but contains the same
Invictus is less than three years old – and known for the impact and quality of products. This was joined by an island
during a major part of that time, flooring its display stands, and at the show the unit, and a click and parquet toast rack.
stores were closed under lockdown. focus was on the three 2022 designs. Visit: www.invictus.co.uk
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Pin-up
POS and branding were updated at the show
An easy-to-update display stand was debuted by Westex

Westex used the show to debut a new or removed, all a retailer has to do is in a black and white version.
POS display and new-look branding. to replace the small magnetic carpet It also introduced the Barrington
The prototype display stand shows sample, rather than large parts of Loop in 12 colours and five widths,
the breadth of the Westex colour the display. with colour matching available.
options, and when colours are added The Westex logo was also updated Visit: www.westexflooring.com

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ADAM CARPETS AGNELLA
Adam Carpets introduced the Geometric range of Agnella, Brintons’ rug brand, has about 500 designs in a
modern patterns, with five designs in development variety of shapes and sizes and in five qualities. About 50%
for launch later in the year made with British wool. are in stock at any one time, with a three-week delivery time
Visit: www.adamcarpets.com for others. There is no minimum order. Agnella also has a
runner collection.
Visit: www.agnellarugs.com
BALL & YOUNG BALTA
As part of the Vita Group, Ball & Young operates a For Balta, the focus was on the solution-dyed nylon
responsible, resourceful and safe business. It is committed Eternity, introducing new colour options and a new
to, and invests in, reducing waste, increasing recycling sample board with four designs and six colours.
and reuse of raw materials, and conserving natural Visit: www.balta-carpets.com
resources in pursuit of a net zero footprint. It is proud of
its achievements and will continue to push forwards.
Vita Group has achieved a silver rating from business
sustainability rating provider EcoVadis.
Visit: www.underlay.com
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CARPET RECYCLING UK CORMAR CARPET COMPANY
Carpet Recycling UK enjoyed more discussions on Cormar Carpet Company built upon the popularity of its
collaboration with existing and potential new members Sensation ranges with Riva, a two-ply deep-pile carpet.
regarding the way forward on CRUK’s circular economy ‘We are living in a time of high inflation, so Riva is
initiatives. ‘This included a good conversation with British perfectly timed for the market. It offers fabulous value in
Wool on finding solutions for wool carpets at end of life the soft deep-pile sector and has great consumer appeal.
and how we need to bring in the wider wool sector to The combination of the firmer handle of our harder-
help to identify and develop future treatment solutions,’ wearing easy clean carpets, together with the softness of
says Adnan Zeb-Khan, CRUK manager. a multi-filament yarn makes it a real winner,’ says David
Visit: www.carpetrecyclinguk.com Cormack, Cormar Carpet Company marketing director.
Visit: ww.cormarcarpets.co.uk
LANO
Lano highlighted Smart Strand at the two-day show, while

previewing Soft Perfection, which will launch in September, and
updating POS for its X collection.
Visit: www.lano.com
THE FURNITURE MAKERS’ COMPANY KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING
As the charity for the furnishing industry, The Furniture Karndean Designflooring highlighted its new Knight Tile
Makers’ Company has been supporting the welfare of range, which includes three new marble designs, from
people working in the furnishing industry since 1903. the palest Frosted Marble to the drama of Midnight
However, it has struggled, partially due to its name, to Marble. With options in full-sized and herringbone tiles,
gain awareness within the flooring trade for the support the designs allow customers to express their individuality
it can offer employees past and present in all furnishing with a striking bespoke floor that is certan to make a
industries. It attended the show with the intention of lasting impression.
increasing awareness for those in need of support and Visit: www.karndean.com
people wishing to fundraise within their own industry.
Visit: www.furnituremakers.org.uk/welfare

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VICTORIA CARPETS & DESIGN FLOORS WOOLSAFE
Victoria Carpets & Design Floors scooped the show’s WoolSafe highlighted the importance of using WoolSafe
award for Best Stand, as buying group management Approved cleaning products to avoid damage to the
rewarded it for its combination of displays, POS options carpet fibre, making stains harder to remove. The Wool
and space. Owners Warranty (WOW) received a rebranding.
Visit: www.myvictoria.co.uk Visit: www.woolsafe.org
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Baxter added to Miami with
Miami Soft, with extremely soft
leather and moveable backrests
Back to Rho
Salone returned for its 60th edition. Here is the first instalment of the
highlights, with more to come next issue. Visit: www.salonemilano.it
Bolzan’s Gabri has a leather shell that B-Line added to its Timeless collection dedicated to the great design masters of
looks to envelop you the past with Joe Colombo’s 1964 Supercomfort
Adrenalina’s Hammock is an irregular armchair inspired by the outdoor

Artifort’s Moon welcomes you in and wants to cocoon you with swing seat, which is evoked in its metal supports, enhancing its clear
its high back. It has a swivel disc or steel four-legged base. geometries and contrasting with the softness of the seat 
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Alias’s 2010 Dehors outdoor collection has come inside, ClassiCon added No 6 to the Bow tables. At 37cm it is
and with a more formal structure has become Indoor the tallest (so far) and its metal base has a 1970s feel
DeCastelli’s Sculpt sees copper and brass hammered into DOM Edizioni wants it to be summer every day,
a finish that gives the cabinet the elegance and sheen of silk using a white bouclé fabric on the curves of Doem
The base of Cattelan Italia’s Atrium table, while giving the appearance of polished Inspired by ancient Roman cobblestone roads,
beaten metal, is in fact mirrored glass, shaped with an ‘unprecedented technique’ Carpet Edition’s Sentieri allows the user to arrange
that gives the surface a 3D effect, like quilting on fabric the irregular polygons as they wish

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Think ‘smart cushion’ for Edra’s Standalto. The backrests and armrests can be EMU looks to reimagine the director’s chair with Terra
shaped as desired with a simple, light pressure while comfortably seated: low,
high, at a slant, wrap-around – to the satisfaction of the user.
Punto Croce is one of three designs The irregular shapes of the modular elements of Flexform’s
in Ethimo’s Nodi outdoor rug range Perry seek to break up straight-line configurations
Hide away your home office, TV cabinet, wardrobe Giorgetti’s Vibe bed is inspired by the 1930s, with a detachable
or bar with Fratelli Boffi’s maple Surprise headboard with a leather band outlining its profile 
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Flou’s Flocco uses matt burnished painted metal supports to Glas Italia’s Mandarin is a series of chests of drawers in transparent
anchor the back and side cushions of the modular collection coloured laminated glass, with ash drawers and wheeled base
Knoll’s Panoramic multi-functional sofa can also be Jan Kath’s Spectrum rug takes its inspiration from the Northern Lights
a super chaise longue, an island, a bench and a daybed
The shell of Egoitaliano’s Coconut chair and Kristalia’s Palchetto outdoor seating has a quick coupling and release system
footstool is made from recycled cellulose

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Point’s Long Island has 13 upholstery elements and three aluminium tables as it looks to take the indoors outside
Animal Zero is Lago’s latest use of XGlass, where Lapalma’s modular Jazz aluminium Natuzzi’s Adam has a wooden base, large back and
images are transferred to glass rather than use and wood bookcase seat cushions and adjustable arms and headrests
the genuine material such as marble, wood or
metal – or in this case, crocodile and snake skin
MyHome’s Bordone has interchangeable swivel armchairs and poufs with

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Maruni updated 2008’s Hiroshima Leolux’s Enna offers the option of headrests and cushions folded
with a more spacious cushioned seat around the arms, or to stick with its pared-down simplicity
Living Divani added storage units to Extrasoft The textured profile of Porro’s Sette, with its soft roundness, creates
a low bed frame with an inviting bed on top, which then rises to
outline the headboard, padded on both sides
Conceived as a chair in three depths, with or without arms, the design process Lema’s Ombra is available as a stool
of Minotti’s Twiggy grew to include a sofa, bench and chaise longue in two heights, chair and armchair

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Ordorite was a winner at the IT Europa Channel Awards
Vital in uncertain times

Ordorite’s effort has been recognised
Ordorite won the Best SME Solution of system supported by mobile apps, in furniture retail technology.
the Year award at the recent IT Europa enabling them to book delivery and pay ‘There will be more change in the
Channel Awards and was nominated for balances from home. Some of these retail technology space in the next few
five others. The awards recognise and modules have saved retailers hours each years than at any time before. The pace
reward excellence in European software day in customer service and improved of digitalisation will continue, and the
development and IT. efficiency. We have modularised our customer experience in relation to every
‘For a number of years we were system over the past few years so that touch point in organisations will become
recognised in many different categories, we can support furniture retailers from more and more crucial.
but what made the difference this year one independent store up to hundreds ‘We’ve just finalised a £1m round of
was being able to demonstrate a fully of stores. investment funding to support growth
digital system across all touch points in ‘We believe strongly in continued in UK and North America. We will look to
a retail furniture business supported by development, and everything we do is grow the UK team this year, in particular
customer testimonials,’ says Stephen based around this. We have a two-year customer success and on-boarding. I
Connolly, Ordorite founder and ceo. roadmap for furniture and bedding, and see challenges in the wider economic
‘The solution has helped our clients in invest 40% of resources back into R&D space, due to inflation and other metrics;
many different areas related to their size. to help us become the go-to system for however, we will continue invest in the
Point of sale is key to all and needs to be furniture and bedding internationally. business, improve the product and
easy and powerful for users. Customers I believe if we continue to innovate service, and grow the team. Technology
have benefited from the warehouse and develop each day we will get one is vital in uncertain times.’
management step closer to being the world-leader Visit: www.ordorite.com

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There is currently a fantastic opportunity for an
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Due to expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic, results driven individual Our development department is at the forefront
to strengthen our UK sales force in the North (Sheffield upwards).
of the business, working with innovative new
Victoria Carpets & Design Floors house an extensive portfolio of both carpet
and hard flooring (LVT) solutions spanning over 125 years designs to produce stunning furniture to show
our wide range of customers.
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience of working within the flooring industry.
This is an incredible chance to join a well
• A managerial background with experience of developing, coaching
established company who is constantly
and motivating a team.
launching new and exciting models. Applicants
• Key customer account management.
• Strong communication, numerical and analytical skills. must have previous experience in a similar role
• Great organisational skills and digitally competent. and be able to work to strict deadlines.
• Drive and professionalism to deliver on the targets set for your area.
To apply please send your CV to: gainsworth@buoyant-upholstery.co.uk
Benefits of the role include a competitive basic salary, uncapped bonus,

company car, phone, tablet and expenses.
Applicants should send a CV and a covering letter to

Debbie Turvey at debbie.turvey@myvictoria.co.uk
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JULY 2022

The smart choice in luxury vinyl flooring

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All flooring under one roof

CARPET • VINYL • LVT • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD

Editor: Andrew Kidd

flooring sales higher prices for smooth flooring.

BoConcept extends Sterling tie-up consecutive month in May, but remains

Castelan strengthens FMC’s corporate membership

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Enter your company for a prestigious NBF Award today

NBF Member Awards Retailer Awards

Enter now at bedshow.co.uk/awards

Ireland move for Wayfair In the running

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GREENWOOD SALES...

UK & Ireland’s Leading Experts in Retail Sales Promotion

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Gaia ® carpet with its excellent colour fastness,

Indus, Dorado, Tigris, Ganges… names of famous and

ECO FusionBac is a unique premium carpet backing.

SHARE YOUR #associatedweavers

Mike Scott, Victoria Group cfo is

to leave in August after six years.

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Indulge in the art of entertaining with

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6 The flooring industry has its share of self-taught installers,

7 With sound-reducing underlays for wood, laminate and LVT,

9 Abingdon Flooring returned to BGNFS, presenting new

10 Showing off improved POS with the new Richelieu display

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Style in Pale Grey

Stick to what you know

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• A place to relax and unwind

A much better place

Cardboard tubes are becoming a problem again

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Ash dieback meant the

The ash dieback can be clearly seen

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Hexham Eight bar

Hoop back Windsor Hoop Carver

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ACPV Architects is behind the design

Flexform has opened its first flagship store in Italy 

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● Over 60 exhibitors ● FREE parking ● FREE lunch

We are excited to announce some of the ﬁrst conﬁrmed exhibitors are:

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SMG The National Furnishing Group

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Self-adhesive felt protects your tiled floor

£1000s Self-adhesive felt protects your ears

Save your ears from the screeching noise

“ It was quick and easy to apply and has

FLOORING & FURNITURE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS

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