MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Carpet and flooring giant Headlam

The past year has been one of the toughest in living memory for businesses and many have suffered.  But Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit has also come into its own, as companies have adapted to coronavirus-induced restrictions and made the best of it. Many are now starting to surprise investors, with better than expected figures for the … Read more

Reclamation yards are treasure troves for timeless flooring

A couple of huge bulls – locked, thankfully, behind sturdy steel pens – are eyeing up passers-by.  Elsewhere, cows are mooing at high volume, farm vehicles are on manoeuvres and men in muddy wellies go about their business with steely purposefulness. It’s a classic rural scene in the Kent countryside, not far from Maidstone, and … Read more

Fire destroys £10,000 of stock days before celebrity flooring shop due to reopen after lockdown

One of Britain’s unluckiest bosses has described how a fire wiped out his entire stock at his celebrity flooring business just days before he was due to re-open after three months of Covid lockdown.  The blaze at Period Flooring in Nutfield, Surrey, which caused £10,000 of damage, comes just over a year after a tractor … Read more

Floor show: add wow factor to your space with statement flooring 

Wood with a twist Vinyl flooring is the perfect choice for high-traffic areas such as the hallway or living room. The new versions add the same warmth and texture as real wood but are far more purse-friendly. Either use as a full flooring option or in sections to create a focal point. Décor Echo Ware … Read more