Assets of James Clifford and Son Acquired

Headlam Group PLC
10 January 2000

                                                                           
                              Headlam Group plc
                                      
Headlam Group plc, the leading UK floorcoverings and furnishings
distributor, announces that on Friday 7 January 2000 it acquired certain
assets, liabilities and goodwill of James Clifford and Son Limited trading
as Clifford Carpets.  Clifford's, a regional floorcovering distributor based
in  Kent, is situated adjacent to an existing Headlam facility.  It is the
intention later this year to relocate the Clifford's business into the
current Headlam facility but to preserve the independent operations of
Clifford Carpets.

Initial consideration based on the net assets acquired was £1,350,000 in
cash, subject to a further small payment once the net assets are finalised.
As at 24 December 1999 the net asset position was £1,420,000 and annual
sales for 1999 were £5.7m.


For further information please contact:


Ian Kirkham                                                 Tel: [phone]
Group Chief Executive
Headlam Group plc
Northampton

Richard Mountain                                            Tel: [phone]
Gavin Anderson & Company