Draft:Bed Kingdom

Bed Kingdom is a British furniture retailer specializing in children's beds and bedroom furniture. The company operates from West Yorkshire.

History
Bed Kingdom was founded in 2011 by Ashley Hainsworth, stemming from a university project to develop an e-commerce site.

In 2011, the company began with a £400 investment.

From 2018 to 2023, Bed Kingdom experienced growth, with an average annual growth rate of 70%. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the company's sales increased due to a surge in online shopping during lockdowns.

In 2021, Bed Kingdom launched its sustainable bed brand "Noomi", contributing to a 50% revenue growth in 2023.

In the same year, Bed Kingdom opened a 70,414 sq ft distribution center in Liversedge for furniture storage and distribution. The company reported revenues of £20 million in 2023.

In 2023, Bed Kingdom pledged an annual donation of £5,000 to Candlelighters, a children's cancer charity in Yorkshire.

Bed Kingdom has donated 35 mattresses to the Rainbow Baby Bank, aiding vulnerable families in Kirklees, Ossett, and Lupset.

Recognition

 * Winner of Best Online Retailer Award in the 2024 Business Elite Awards.
 * Ashley Hainsworth featured in Insider Yorkshire's 42 Under 42 list in 2024.
 * Listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Companies list in 2023.
 * Included in the Yorkshire Fastest 50 Companies list.