Visitors and exhibitors at Bed Show 2025 treated the whole event with enthusiasm and gusto, from the opening rush to the gala dinner and awards evening (and after), through to day two where footfall matched the first day.
Exhibitors were united in praising the show’s ability to attract buyers, with visitors to Telford proving time and again that they had taken their order books with them. And for some, there was the unforgettable memory of Vernon Kay and Tean Dallaway, NBF president, crowning them the best in the business.
‘This award is a fantastic recognition for the transformation we’ve driven across the business. I couldn’t be prouder of the dedication shown by colleagues across our stores, factory and support functions. Despite a tough market, we’ve delivered growth by focusing on customer experience, store investment and strong new product innovation,’ says Nick Collard, Bensons for Beds ceo after it was named National Bed Retailer of the Year.
‘Being again recognised as the best in the industry is an incredible honour and reflects the dedication, skill and passion of our entire team. We are immensely proud to now be a majority employee owned business. Everyone who makes up Harrison Spinks lives the ethos, and together we are shaping the company’s future, carrying forward our legacy while continuing to push boundaries in responsible bedmaking. Building on the great work we’re already doing, our people-first approach will ensure we continue to innovate and grow responsibly for generations to come,’ says Nick Booth, Harrison Spinks md, after winning Bed Manufacturer of the Year.
‘This recognition means a great deal as it’s voted for by our peers across the industry. The NBF continues to set high standards, and we’re proud to support its work,’ says Greg Flynn, The Vita Group commercial director, after being crowned Supplier of the Year for ‘clearly demonstrating its continued development of innovative solutions to challenging issues’.
Darren Crowshaw, Nectar UK sales director highlighted the brand’s MTick certification for menopause-friendly products, saying it was area that has been neglected for too long.
Alongside a focus on delivering bespoke goods and wanting to grow as a manufacturer, Paul Duffy, Breasley head of marketing added a little Hollywood stardust with the company becoming the official mattress and pillow supplier to Wrexham AFC, co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.
Cameron Hoskin, Highgrove Beds marketing manager said buyers had been attracted to its nine new mattresses and that growth had allowed it to boost its in-house capabilities.
Kris Wood, Higgy’s co-founder and brand director added to the product message with news that a fifth of mattress sales would be donated to charities such as Pancreatic Cancer UK.
Next year’s event will take place on 22-23 September.
