Pocklington Carpets started trading in September 1984 from a rented warehouse in Pocklington.

Showroom was purchased at 8-10 Union Street, Pocklington. Also 5a Union Street, Pocklington was acquired for additional storage and a “bed barn” created on the first floor for retailing branded beds for delivery from stock.

A 12,000 sq ft property was purchased in George Street, Driffield. The large retail showroom was refurbished, a central distribution warehouse created and the administration and head office moved to the Driffield site.

A fully equipped curtain and soft furnishing workshop was added at Driffield, all soft furnishing making was now done in house.

Third branch added as a 8,000 sq ft property was purchased at Commercial Street, Norton, Malton.

A full reorganisation of the systems and administration undertaken. Our first computer was acquired to run the expanding accounts. The restructure was needed as further branches were to be added.

Fourth branch added as Beverley retail showroom was purchased as the company “flagship”.

Fifth branch opened at Selby, New line “natural products” now added, imported direct from overseas sources.

Laminate flooring added to our portfolio of products. Central warehouse created for the storing and distribution from pallet held stock.

Pocklington Carpets incorporated, becomes Pocklington Carpets Limited.

Sixth branch opened with the purchase of an existing showroom in Haxby, York.

Branch seven opened at Pickering, North Yorkshire.

With no government based training locally we saw the need to train local staff customer service skills internally. We started an training program for trainee carpet fitters so we can maintain our standards for the future.

Website updated to an easier cleaner format showing all the products we sell and a new contact form for customers wanting to contact individual branches by e-mail.

December 1st. Demolished entire building at Norton, Malton and started from Ground level to re-build a purpose built carpet showroom with five residential self contained flats above. Worked with the local council and residents to create a building in keeping with the area and showed a commitment to our customers in that area.

September Re-opened Norton/Malton Branch as our newest showroom with all new ranges of Carpets, Vinyls, Beds and Curtains on offer. Local residents all commented on how much nicer it made that part of Norton look.

January Pickering store closed for one month to re roof the entire shop area. We took the opportunity to put new displays and flooring to freshen the look. It looks great and feels lots warmer with the insulated roof.

September saw the beginning of demolition at 5a Union Street. This was our carpet stores, remnants and bed barn retail area. It will eventually be converted into a new showroom with purpose built stores and two 2 bedroom flats above the shop.

A total re-brand of our marketing collateral including a brand new responsive website designed by Andrew Jones was launched to bring Pocklington Carpets to a new audience.