John & Sandra Pickering

In 1978, John and Sandra purchased a small general furnishing business trading as Miles
House Furnishers located in St Leonards.

Inspired following a visit to a trade show featuring a ‘Bed Specialist’ store concept, in
December 1981 they opened the first Sussex Beds in Hastings, East Sussex.
From these early founding days, the culture was established and centred around family
values. The purpose was clear, to improve quality of sleep by providing great product with
great service.

This remains as important and central today as the reach and team expand with stores
across south east England. We care about our people and our customers.
And for this we thank John & Sandra for their vision and legacy.

Although they’re now enjoying their semi retirement, John is still the Chairman.
Some days there is still a big chance you will meet him on the showroom floor,
which is where he loves to be, meeting and enjoying time with customers.