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4 Distribution round-up

• Carl Burgess - Managing director,
CBW Flooring Supplies
• Ian Daniells - General manager,
Flooring Storage UK.com
• Wayne Haslam - Director,
Floorstock

• Richard Bailey - Managing director,
Floorwise
• Ken Robb - CEO,
The Independent Flooring Group
• Stuart Baker - Managing director,
Tradechoice Carpet & Flooring
16 Company listings:
ICK-START • Beach Bros
WELCOME TO OUR 2025 EDITION • Birch Distribution
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OF THE DISTRIBUTION SUPPLEMENT • BL Flooring Supplies Limited

PUBLISHING L TD • CBW Flooring Supplies
n this year’s publication, we’ve spoken
to those working at the forefront of the • DC Flooring
Idistribution sector to understand how • DMS
the market has been progressing during
PUBLISHING L TD what has been a turbulent period. • Dyne Carpet Tiles
01892 752400 This year has been marked by challenge • Flooring Supplies UK.com
info@contractflooringjournal.co.uk and opportunity. Recent government
CFJMagazine cfj.contractflooringjournal decisions and wider economic slowdown • Floorstock
www.contractflooringjournal.co.uk have contributed to hesitation in the • Floorwise
market, with many distributors unsure
EDITOR • Hanson Plywood
David Strydom about the direction of growth. Businesses
david@kick-startpublishing.co.uk of all sizes have felt increased pressure, • Lionvest Trading (UK) Ltd
DEPUTY EDITOR
PUBLISHING L TD prompting some customers to reconsider • N & C Nicobond
Harriet Whitaker purchasing decisions, which in turn has
harriet.whitaker@kick-startpublishing.co.uk • Premier Flooring Distribution Ltd
created further uncertainty.
SALES MANAGER Competitive pricing has also shifted the • Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd
John Miller
john.miller@kick-startpublishing.co.uk landscape. Some businesses are being • Somerset Flooring
EDITORIAL ADMINISTRATION priced out by competitors lowering costs
Elaine Chance to stay attractive to buyers, alongside • Spire Wholesale Flooring Ltd
elaine.chance@kick-startpublishing.co.uk a noticeable rise in online purchasing. • STS Flooring Distributors
CIRCULATION / SUBSCRIPTIONS Where visiting a local distributor in person
Ruth Butcher was once the default, digital sales channels • Sweeney Todd Blades
ruth.butcher@kick-startpublishing.co.uk
are seeing renewed growth, resulting in • The Independent Flooring Group
ACCOUNTS reduced retail footfall.
Angela Akehurst • The Preparation Group
01892 575571 In response, many distributors have
angela@justsimplyorganised.co.uk adapted their approach, strengthening • Tradechoice Carpet & Flooring
PRODUCTION their online platforms to make purchasing • Truu Distribution
Nick Dann faster, easier and more profitable.

01892 575564
copy@kick-startpublishing.co.uk Additionally, the continued growth in 60 Wholesalers and

DESIGN hard flooring categories such as LVT, solid distributors directory
Nick Ellis wood, hybrid formats and engineered
nick@kick-startpublishing.co.uk wood has helped support margins and
WEB DESIGN maintain demand.
Neil Owen Overall, while 2025 has brought its
neil@kick-startpublishing.co.uk
challenges, distributors are demonstrating
MANAGING DIRECTOR resilience and are adapting where possible Harriet
Stuart Bourne
stuart.bourne@kick-startpublishing.co.uk to create new sale opportunities. Harriet Whitaker, deputy editor, CFJ
harriet.whitaker@kick-startpublishing.co.uk
CEO
John Heath
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