Kitchen and furniture manufacturer and retailer Schmidt UK has reported “record” sales, with double digit gains in both retail and trade sectors.

According to the company, retail sales are up 11% year-on-year, while trade figures increased by 45%.

The business is the UK arm of the €1bn-plus European Schmidt Groupe, which has been established for over 60 years and is headquartered in Alsace, France.

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UK country manager Jean-Michel Peragine highlighted the milestone, with three UK franchised showrooms ranked in the top 10 globally for sales, in June.

Schmidt Groupe has around 900 franchised showrooms around the world.

Jean-Michel Peragine said: “Having three showrooms in the top 10 worldwide reflects the increasing popularity of our brand with UK consumers and the connection we’re building with them.

“We’ve focused on delivering not just exceptional made-to-measure products, but also a seamless customer experience.

“The 11% retail sales growth demonstrates that our strategic initiatives are working and that there is a strong demand for the quality and innovation that Schmidt brings to the market.

We’re excited to continue this upward trajectory.”

He added Schmidt’s focus is on further enhancing its product offerings, expanding its franchise showroom network, and following a “concerted” sales effort with trade, continuing to strengthen partnerships.

“The 45% increase in our trade business is a significant milestone for Schmidt UK,” Peragine said.

“It shows that our trade partners trust us to deliver high-quality, customisable solutions that meet the specific needs of their projects.

“This growth also highlights our ability to adapt and expand in a competitive market.”

As part of its adaption to the needs of the market, the group secured B Corp certification late last year.

“In our business it’s important to be doing our best for the environment as well as our customers,” said Peragine.

“B Corp is the latest in a long line of sustainability credentials. This matters greatly to us, and to our customers of course.”

Schmidt Groupe remains a family-owned business, led since 2006 by Anne Leitzgen, granddaughter of the founder Hubert Schmidt.