Media FAQ's

The question and answer guide is intended to provide a brief introduction to Carpetright plc, its operating companies and shareholder issues.

These sections are regularly updated.

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What is Carpetright plc's goal?

The Group aims to be the first choice for all consumers by offering the broadest range of floorcoverings, at the keenest prices, with unbeatable customer service.

What are your main areas of business?

Carpetright plc is Europe’s leading specialist floor covering retailer, selling a wide range of carpets, rugs, vinylsand laminates together with associated accessories. In addition, the product offering was extended to selling beds following the acquisition of Sleepright in 2008.

How does carpetright plc seek to build shareholder value?

The primary financial objective of the Group is to deliver long-term sustainable growth in earnings per share and cash flow. We achieve this through a number of strategies, the detail of which can be found in our "Company Overview" section.

How has Carpetright plc performed over the past five years in terms of growth, revenues and profits?

View the 5 year summary.

What is Carpetrights market share?

Carpetright is the market leading floorcoverings retailer in Europe. Current estimates put our marketshare at 21.4% of the UK total floorcoverings market. (Source: Verdict Research: UK Furniture & Floorcoverings Retailers 2009, published February 2009).

How is Carpetright Structured and how many stores do you have?

The Group trades from 695 stores organised and managed in two geographical segments. These are the “UK & RoI” (comprising the UK and the Republic of Ireland) and the “Rest of Europe” (comprising The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland). Further details can be found in the "Our Businesses" section of this web site.