Land of Beds has been hailed as Cheshire’s Outstanding Family Business of the Year.
The retailer won the High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise, which recognises family-led businesses that have delivered real economic and community impact.
‘This one really means a lot to us. My grandfather started it in 1974, my dad grew it, and now I get to carry that forward. Being recognised right here in Cheshire, the place we’ve always called home, is just brilliant. I’m so proud of the whole team,’ says Mike Murray, Land of Beds md.
The business employs more than 40 people across its two stores and online operations, which accounts for 60% of sales.
It supports local charities including Claire House Hospice, local schools, grassroot sports teams, and bed poverty initiatives, and has partnered with a local GP and a national sleep physiologist on research into menopause and sleep health. The business also sponsored 12 marathons through the Actuate Global challenge, helping to raise £50,000 for brain tumour and motor neurone disease charities, causes that have directly touched local families.
