Retail inspiration at INDX
Following its 2024 launch, the INDX National Flooring Show returns to Cranmore Park on 13-14 May 2025, with a commercially crafted showcase designed to fuel visitors’ business growth.
Offering access to the industry’s leading brands, attendees can look forward to exploring a curated exhibitor selection bringing together carpets, rugs, laminates, woods, vinyl, LVTs, underlays, and accessories.
The 2-day event is organised in partnership with buying groups including ACG, AIS Flooring One, Bond Retail Marketing, Carpet 1st, Greendale, and SMG, and is focused on insight and innovation.
The show is free to attend and open to all independent retailers (you do not need to be a buying group member to attend). Visitor registration should be completed via the INDX website: https://indxshows.co.uk/shows/flooring
Organisers say to expect exciting updates, featuring all the latest trends, including references to Pantone’s colour of the year Mocha Mousse, a focus on wellness, and a sensory explosion of tactile designs.
Companies such as Recyclemycarpet.co.uk and the UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance will showcase their latest sustainability initiatives while Louis De Poortere will be showcasing its most environmentally friendly rugs yet.
There will also be live product demos from Bostik and The Vintage & Modern Rug Company and launching at the show is the Simply Smooth collection (LVT, laminate, cushion vinyl) from Abingdon Flooring as well as dry-back LVT from Lamett.
All visitors are also invited to the Networking Social, taking place after the show on day one at The Loft, Cranmore Park’s new eatery and hospitality space. Organisers say this evening event will be a great opportunity to get together, relax and catch-up in an informal setting, with drinks, canapes, and live music.
Visitor registration is open and can be completed online at the web address below.
Causeway Carpets: Investing in the future
Causeway, a distinguished brand under Lusotufo, is excited to unveil its magnificent luxury carpet collection at the INDX Flooring Show 2025. With a legacy built on craftsmanship and quality, Causeway is making bold investments to shape the future of carpet manufacturing and further support independent retailers.
The company’s new premium branding reflects its commitment to quality, as it presents its exceptional range of Wool Loop, Wool Twist, and Polyester collections. These are crafted from the finest wool yarn blends and advanced man-made polyester fibres, designed to complement today’s modern living. Causeway’s carpets merge classic styles with contemporary textures, transforming any space into a luxurious and inspiring environment.
As a proud family business, Causeway believes in superior craftsmanship and meticulous quality control. From the very start – sourcing the finest wool – every aspect of production is carefully managed to ensure excellence. The company’s new branding is bold and distinctive, a perfect match for its new compact lecterns that will showcase key collections such as Natural Coordinates, Galway, and New Feelings. With this, it aims to foster direct relationships with independent retailers and continue to grow under the Causeway name.
The company invites visitors to join it at the INDX Flooring Show 2025, to experience firsthand the stunning new branding and innovative carpet collections that set Causeway apart. “Together, let’s elevate the future of flooring,” concludes the company.
Naturally luxurious carpets & rugs
Riviera Home is excited to be exhibiting once again at this year’s INDX National Flooring Show to showcase its latest services and range innovations:
Bespoke Rug Builder – Instantly design custom rugs online, backed up with rug tape colour swatches and edged rug samples to show your customers.
Designer Collection ID Box Set – A must-have for retailers with interior designer contacts, featuring two boxes of full-range samples plus a dedicated rug edging boxed sample set.
Indoor/Outdoor Ranges – With Summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore the company’s TufStrand ranges, Livorno & Medina, offering stylish durability and turning outdoor areas into elegant living spaces.
Creating products with a distinctive point of difference, quality is at the heart of what Riviera does.
Step onto stand P540 at INDX and see how Riviera Home is redefining flooring with innovation and flair and discuss your latest projects with its experienced team.
Stand P540 • www.rivierahomeuk.com
BerryAlloc showcases the Strong and the Water-resistant at INDX
If you’re an independent retailer or buying group member making the trip to the INDX National Flooring Show, make sure you take some time to visit BerryAlloc to unlock the secrets of its strong and water-resistant floors.
Scott Arundell, Sales Director, says, “We’re excited to be taking the country’s independent retailers on a journey through our strong and water-resistant flooring options.”
The 100% water-resistant Ocean+ and Chateau+ are premium quality laminate floors for all kinds of people, lifestyles and interiors. With the classic plank format of Ocean+ and the elegant herringbone of Chateau+, customers are sure to find the right stunning wood design for their home with the promise of excellent performance (Class 33) in whichever they choose.
You’ll also discover the strength of BerryAlloc’s high pressure floors. Made in Norway as the ultimate expression of Nordic nature, these floors are the world’s strongest: incredibly tough (Class 34) yet exceptionally beautiful. From vibrant natural oak to cozy warming styles and sleek stone; scratch-free high pressure floors evoke the relaxed sophistication of Scandinavian interior style.
Strength and beauty will also be found in BerryAlloc’s strong wood floors that harness the true power of nature in every way. Using a real oak veneer, strong wood floors welcome the beauty and warmth of real wood in floors that are durable (Class 33) and strong for carefree living.
Smoothly does it for Abingdon at INDX
The INDX National Flooring Show will see Abingdon Flooring premiere new cushion vinyl floors in Simply Smooth and reveal a new development to the Wilton Royal brand.
Abingdon is at this year’s INDX National Flooring Show, showing the retail industry why its carpet, laminate and vinyl ranges continue to be a favourite with householders nationwide. Some of the British manufacturer’s most celebrated recent carpets will be on stand, but there will also be some brand-new reveals.
Previewed at the INDX show, the hotly anticipated Royal Sterling is now market ready. This 100% wool carpet is part of the Wilton Royal family and the perfect accompaniment to the popular Royal Windsor and Royal Sovereign collections. Its herringbone loop-pile pattern is available in the same 12 colours as these popular ranges, letting homeowners add texture to different rooms while still creating a balanced look.
Charlotte Coop, Head of Marketing, says: “Herringbone has become the most popular option in our Stainfree Country collection of textured carpets, so we know we’re on to a winning texture with Royal Sterling.”
Abingdon will also give a first glimpse of five new designs and a new display unit for its Simply Smooth cushion vinyl floors. The display is the ideal partner to sit alongside the Simply Smooth laminate and LVT displays and showcase the depth of choice from Abingdon’s smooth flooring options.
01274 655694 •
sales@abingdonflooring.co.uk •
www.abingdonflooring.co.uk
Cormar places Primo Plus “centre stage”
Cormar Carpet Company is delighted to be attending the INDX National Flooring Show this year, showcasing its extensive product portfolio alongside a selection of exciting new ranges.
A firm favourite in family homes for over 20 years, Primo Plus will be taking centre stage at the show following its recent re-launch. Now better than ever, Primo Plus comes in a new heavier weight, produced on 10th gauge machinery, offering a dense pile coupled with a more durable, better value product. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to see Primo Plus up close, experiencing its enhanced quality and finish first-hand. In addition to this much-loved range, Cormar will also be unveiling a brand-new collection for Spring, further reinforcing its commitment to producing high-quality, affordable carpets that meet the needs of today’s consumers.
Stand P500 • T 01204 881234 •
portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk
Greendale offers “the best and very personal” service
Formed in 1962, Greendale Carpets & Floorings is one of the longest established buying groups in the UK.
63 years on and the group continues to offer the best and very personal service to its members.
- Exclusive stock for members in its own purpose-built warehouse
- Over 100 best-selling ranges rebranded to Greendale to offer maximum protection for retailers
- Significant price advantages on virtually all the markets' leading ranges
- Working with over 30 suppliers including industry favourites
- Dedicated customer service team to fight your corner
- Membership of BIRA (British Independent Retail Association)
- Access to all supplier accounts through our head office
- Fantastic rebate deals with leading companies
- Home of the iD – Interior Design brand (exclusive to Greendale)
- Award winners three years running 2023, 2024 & 2025
- This is just a fraction of what Greendale can offer.
- The group also supports community projects such as “No Floor No More”, The Salvation Army, local hospices, local Food Bank and is committed to reducing its waste to landfill with its reuse policy.
- “Want to be part of something more than a buying group? Greendale, be part of something bigger,” the company concludes.
SMG to provide member updates at INDX show
SMG are the largest flooring group in the UK with over 450 retail outlets. SMG members proudly retain their complete independence while enjoying the most profitable and comprehensive benefits package around. Retailers with existing direct accounts will benefit from SMG’s special pricing, rebates and promotions to improve their profitability and competitiveness.
In addition to these financial advantages, members without direct accounts can access products from any Approved Supplier via the unique central purchasing scheme and, all members have access to an extensive library of marketing assets for their use.
At the INDX Show, SMG will be talking to members about two fantastic new approved suppliers to the group, as well as some exclusive SMG designed Axminster carpets. SMG looks forward to seeing members on its stand to discuss new products and all the advantages exclusive to SMG Members.
Stand P460 • T 0118 932 3832 •
www.smg-group.co.uk
Fairfield Design – Coup de Couer
Lano will showcase its Fairfield Design collection at this year’s INDX Show. Fairfield Design is a composition of 2 patterns and a plain to connect the designs.
The collection is classy & classic, making Fairfield Design the perfect match for timeless and modern interiors.
Patterns can complement an existing interior or become the statement of the room, the choice is all yours!
Stand P370 • www.lano.com
ITC to showcase Elba at INDX
Experience the ultimate in luxury and performance of Elba, ITC’s exquisite premium quality, hand-woven 100% wool carpet, featuring a sophisticated basket weave design. The pattern adds a touch of elegance and texture to any room. Available in four contemporary and timeless colours, this luxurious carpet is ideal for home interiors and high traffic hospitality areas, combining style and practicality.
Elba is also available as a bespoke rug, with a choice of four finishes (blind hemmed, visible, overlocked and volume) to make your rug seamlessly integrate with any interior style.
ITC is now an associate member of Woolsafe and working with Woolsafe will allow it to continue and strengthen its relationship with retailers and contractors, helping them to give sound and clear advice on caring for their customers floorcoverings.
01622 534041 • info@itcnaturalluxuryflooring.com
