Leekes

Leekes, British retailer of furniture and home furnishings

Leekes is a retail company specialising in furniture and home solutions. Its catalogue covers living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, as well as kitchens, bathrooms, fitted bedrooms, conservatories, windows and doors. The company presents itself as "home experts since 1897" and notes that it is celebrating over 125 years of history.

Furniture for every room

The furniture range is organised by spaces and product types. In the living room it includes two, three and four-seater sofas, corner sofas, recliner sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, footstools, coffee and side tables, console tables, bookcases and shelves, sideboards and TV stands. For the dining room it sells tables, chairs, bar stools and furniture for home office, hallway and conservatory. In the bedroom there are divan beds, bed frames, wardrobes, bedside cabinets, chests of drawers, dressing tables and stools, as well as mattresses, headboards and bedding such as duvet covers, bed sheets, pillows, duvets and mattress protectors.

Fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms

In addition to freestanding furniture, Leekes offers fitted kitchens and bathrooms, and fitted bedrooms. In the kitchen section the catalogue includes cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools and utensils, tableware, drinkware, glasses, cups and mugs, cutlery, kitchen and table linen, placemats and coasters, kitchen storage and organisation, kitchen bins, laundry and utility room storage, electricals and kitchen furniture. For the bathroom it has accessories, furniture, towels and bathmats, bathroom fittings and fitted bathrooms. The company also sells conservatories, windows and doors.

Garden, lighting and decoration

The garden and DIY section brings together outdoor furniture, sofa sets, cushions, tables and chairs, parasols, pergolas, gazebos, covers, benches, sun loungers, BBQs, garden heating, garden decor and storage, spas and pools. In lighting there are ceiling lights and lamps, desk and table lamps, floor lamps, wall lights, bathroom lights, garden and outdoor lights, shades and lightbulbs. The accessories category includes candles and home fragrance, cushions, pictures, mirrors and clocks, curtains and blinds, home storage, carpets and floor coverings, rugs, suitcases, luggage and travel accessories, and kids accessories. There is also a Christmas selection with trees, hanging decorations, lights, wreaths and garlands, tree skirts and toppers, and room and table decorations.

Brands and shopping services

The site highlights a brands section and mentions products from names such as Alstons, Savannah, Casa, Thomas Kent, William Morris At Home, Scatter Box, Orla Kiely, Malini, French Connection and Atmosphera, among others. The company offers quick delivery on in-stock items, a loyalty programme called Privilege Card, payment with Klarna and finance. It states that it acts as a credit broker authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, with finance provided by a limited number of lenders, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited and Creation Consumer Finance Limited.

Store presence and activity

Leekes operates four stores in the UK according to information on its website, with locations in Cross Hands, Cheltenham, Llantrisant, Melksham and Tonypandy. The company also runs cafés and restaurants in its stores and offers interior design services, home projects, flooring and tiles, and a lowest price guarantee. Its company, Leekes Ltd, is registered in England and Wales with number 00563751 and has its headquarters at Mwyndy Business Park, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Locations and stores

Cross Hands store: Cross Hands SA14 6RB

Cheltenham store: Cheltenham GL51 9PX

Llantrisant store: Llantrisant CF72 8XU

Melksham store: Melksham SN12 8AG

Tonypandy store: Tonypandy CF40 2NX