Furniture and beds retailer Bed Kingdom has announced the appointment of Josh Branigan as the company’s new Buyer.
With an impressive background in retail buying and visual merchandising, Josh brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the Heckmondwike-based team.
Josh Branigan joins Bed Kingdom following five years as a Buyer at BuyItDirect, where he was responsible for curating a diverse range of upholstery and office furniture. Prior to this, he worked as a Visual Merchandiser in the menswear department at fashion retailer New Look. Josh is a graduate of Batley School of Art and Design, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Production, and Promotion.
In his new role at Bed Kingdom, Josh will be expanding and refining the company’s product offerings, overseeing and managing product categories, and ensuring that Bed Kingdom continues to meet its customers’ evolving needs and preferences. He’ll also focus on identifying and sourcing new products to grow Bed Kingdom’s range of bedroom and home furniture products.
Josh explains: “What first attracted me to the job at Bed Kingdom was the impressive growth trajectory of the business. I’m most looking forward to contributing to expanding the product range, particularly in the kids and adult beds segments.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to use my experience in trend analysis and product selection to introduce innovative, high-quality products that resonate with customers. Additionally, I’m eager to implement streamlined processes that will enhance efficiency and ensure we consistently meet market demands.”
The e-commerce retailer recently acquired assets from Cuckooland and expanded its physical premises by purchasing a 70,000 sq ft facility in Liversedge to house stock and become the main distribution site for its brands. In 2023, the company made the Sunday Times Top 100 Fast-Growing Companies list after a 76.06% average annual sales growth over the past three years. They also featured in the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 Yorkshire Businesses list, in partnership with the Yorkshire Post for 2024.
