UK's Headlam Reports Record Sales

London, England, March 12, 2012 -- UK Floorcovering firm Headlam said it recorded its highest level of sales ever last year as it took market share from rivals.

Headlam said it increased like-for-like sales in the UK by 7.7%.

The company said it has also profited by shifting away from its traditional distribution business, which is in long-term decline, and towards the specialist commercial and residential markets, both of which returned double-digit sales growth in 2011.

The growth in the core UK market was offset by a 5% decline in sales in the smaller European operation.