Heading to the world stage! This October, we’re incredibly proud to support Carlton Dickinson, Residential Area Sales Manager at Mercado (part of Headlam Group), and his son, Theo, as they travel to Italy to compete in the prestigious WTKA World Championships. The event brings together the world’s top fighters across kickboxing, karate, taekwondo and more. At the recent British National Championships, Carlton took Gold in the 17–35s category, while Theo, aged under 10, stormed ahead with Double Gold in his category. Their exceptional performances secured them both a coveted spot among the UK’s top three fighters, qualifying them for the World Championships. To help them on their journey, we’re proud to donate £600 towards their travel and competition fees. We wish Carlton and Theo the very best of luck as they represent Team GB, and the wider Headlam family, on the world stage. Go on, team! 🥇🥋💪 #TeamHeadlam #WTKAWorldChampionships #Kickboxing #MartialArts #Mercado
About us
Operating for 28 years, Headlam is Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor. Headlam provides the distribution channel between suppliers and trade customers of floorcoverings. Working in partnership with suppliers across the globe manufacturing a diverse range of floorcovering products and ancillary accessories, Headlam provides an unparalleled route to market for their products across the UK and certain Continental European territories. The utilisation of an outsourced distribution channel enables manufacturers to focus on their core activities, incur reduced costs associated with distribution, and benefit from localised sales, marketing and distribution expertise that provides a more effective and greater route to market for their products. To maximize customer and market penetration, and reflecting the regionalised nature of the marketplace, Headlam comprises 67 individual businesses in the UK and Continental Europe (France, the Netherlands and Switzerland) each operating under their own unique trade brand and utilising individual sales teams. Headlam's extensive customer base, operating within both the residential and commercial sectors and comprising principally independent retailers and flooring contractors, receives the broadest product offering supported by next day delivery as well as additional marketing and other support. Headlam's offering is enabled through its unrivalled operating expertise, long-established supplier and customer relationships, and comprehensive distribution network. Following years of considerable investment, Headlam's distribution network currently comprises four national distribution hubs, 19 regional distribution centres and a supporting network of smaller warehouse premises, trade counters, showrooms and specification centres. In 2019, Headlam worked with 190 suppliers from 19 countries and fulfilled 5.3 million customer orders.
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http://www.headlamgroup.com
External link for Headlam Group plc
- Industry
- Wholesale
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Birmingham
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1992
- Specialties
- Flooring, Floorcoverings, and flooring products
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Gorsey Lane
Coleshill
Birmingham , B46 1JU, GB
Employees at Headlam Group plc
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Recently we shared our trading update for the first half of 2025. We’re pleased to report continued progress in our transformation journey. In the UK, we achieved revenue and volume growth in June for the first time since early 2022 - reflecting the dedication and commitment of our teams. We’ve introduced one central team responsible for buying across five key sites, significantly invested in our brands and sales driving activities, and continue to drive further operational improvements. These changes are making it easier for customers to do business with us and putting them at the centre of what we do. As we move into H2, we’ll stay focused on delivering for our customers, and setting the business up for long-term growth 📈 #TeamHeadlam #FlooringDistribution #PositiveMomentum
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We're proud to see Mercado and our customer APR Contracts teaming up to support a local football clubhouse renovation! With nearly 100 flooring remnants donated, the event smashed its fundraising goal — a brilliant result all around. Great to see our brands helping communities thrive. Well played, team!
Last month we supported our customer, APR Contracts with a fundraising event for a local football club to renovate its clubhouse. We contributed nearly 100 vinyl and carpet remnants, and those remnants flew off the sidelines, helping the club make a huge stride towards their refurbishment goal. The team raised more than their goal amount - a solid win for the home team! Well played to APR Contracts and all involved - we loved being part of your squad! Sarah Wright
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Welcome to Headlam Brands! Combining our leading residential brands, Headlam Brands is designed to make it easier and simpler for Independent Retailers to shop with us. Our all-in-one online portal lets you buy your favourite brands in one place and even on the go; whilst our best-in-class point of sale gives you and your customers a great experience shopping in store. Follow us to keep up to date with your favourite brands and explore even more of what Headlam Brands can do for you. Explore brands and products from Headlam Brands ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eesuBANS
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A brilliant day with our partners at ARDEX UK – full of insight, collaboration, and hands-on learning 🛠️ We really value opportunities like this to work closely with our partners and share knowledge across the industry. #Headlam #Ardex
A huge thank you to Ardex for a fantastic day of collaboration, connection, and shared learning. It was great to come together as teams, and we’re already looking forward to the next sessions with our team! A special shoutout to Bradley Cutts at the Ardex Academy - your knowledge and incredible demos were outstanding! Lee Hayward Stacey Livett David Lyman Nick Ashworth Chris Sutton MBA Raeanne Hobden Toni Wood David Rose FCILT Paul Sewell Headlam Group plc
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A huge thank you to Tony Bynon, Product Training Manager, for volunteering his time last week at Temple Learning Academy. Tony led an interactive session with students, introducing them to the world of flooring. He covered the wide range of materials used in the industry, explained how to calculate areas and costs, and shared valuable insights into the fitting process - a skillset currently in short supply across the sector. Engagements like this are key to inspiring the next generation of flooring professionals. If you're involved in any initiatives that support local schools or promote careers in flooring, we’d love to hear about it. Drop us a message and we’ll be happy to share your story. #Headlam #FlooringIndustry #NextGeneration
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We are growing our Take-Back Recycling Centre network with new centres launching soon in Stockport and Swansea! As we mark World Environment Day, we continue to take practical steps to reduce flooring waste and support more sustainable practices across our industry. 🌍 This year alone (January to April), we’ve recycled 104 tonnes of carpet waste. 🌍 Our York centre opened last month and has already processed five tonnes. Recycling is free for Headlam and Mercado customers! Visit us in York or Northampton, with two more centres coming soon. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Headlam #CircularEconomy #FlooringRecycling
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Great customer-focused thinking from Sarah Wright, ASM for the London region... When a retailer in Lewisham needed Lifestyle Floors stands, Sarah sourced some first-generation POS units, hired a van, and personally delivered them fast and hassle-free! A brilliant example of going the extra mile for our customers. 👏 Well done, Sarah! Congratulations on a well-deserved thank-you gift from RSM Craig Pointon. 🍾 #Headlam #CustomerFocus #HeadlamPeople
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We’re pleased to announce the next step in our journey to Net Zero by 2040. Following a successful trial in Northampton, our take-back scheme is now open in York. The scheme will help customers easily recycle carpet, vinyl, and underlay. In 2025 so far, we’ve already disposed of over 23,000 kgs of flooring waste, recycling more material than we’ve sold. Clare Moore, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, said: “We’re embedding ESG principles into the very design of our business. We’ve heard from customers that our progress is being noticed – and we’re proud to keep pushing forward.” #NetZeroBy2040 #ESG #CircularEconomy #CarpetRecycling #York
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With hundreds of daily orders, we sometimes forget our business impact on residential and commercial spaces. Thankfully, our customers have been reminding us via an Installation of the Month competition we've been running on the Mercado Facebook page. It’s great to see how our customers transform spaces with flooring supplied by our teams. Thank you to everyone who has shared. 🙏🏻
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