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retail Members and its Approved Suppliers. Reaching this milestone is as much a
Sirius Buying Group Marks 25th Anniversary with Landmark 2026 Trade Show
Aſt er a successful Tenerife conference in May, the Sirius Buying Group, one of the leading buying groups within the independent appliance and kitchen sector, has continued to celebrate its 25th anniversary at this year’s Trade Show, held on Wednesday 16 September at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes.
T
he milestone event brought together Sirius’ full Membership and its
network of Approved Suppliers for a single, high-value day, under one roof, in one visit, designed to give independent retailers everything they need to plan for the months ahead. For attending Members, that meant direct
access to exclusive, event-only pricing and promotions negotiated specifi cally for the Trade Show; fi rst sight of new product ranges ahead of general launch; and the valuable chance to sit down face-to-face with Approved Suppliers and having the kind of detailed product conversations that simply aren’t possible over email.
Such an event is also a rare opportunity for all
to step away from the day-to-day routines and clearly plan ahead - building relationships and picking up the market intelligence that shapes buying decisions for the year to come.
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www.ierdaily.co.uk With so much packed into a single day, Members
walked away with the deals and product commitments they need to hit the ground running for the rest of the year and into 2027. Beyond the show itself, the day is always
designed to give something back to the independent retailers who make up the Group. Networking sits at the heart of it - the chance to speak with fellow Members, reconnect with familiar faces and make new contacts across the industry, all in a setting away from the shop fl oor. For many Members, these conversations are arguably as valuable as anything on display, off ering a peer-level view of how other independent retailers are navigating the same, challenging market conditions. This year’s anniversary edition carried extra
weight. Over 25 years, Sirius has grown from its earliest beginnings into one of the sector’s most established buying groups, built on the strength of the relationships between its independent
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refl ection of that Membership base as it is of the Group itself and Sirius was keen to use the 2026 Trade Show as a moment to look back on 25 years of growth while setting out its ambitions for the next chapter. That milestone was marked in style at the Group’s Gala Dinner, which this year promised to be bigger and better than ever - a fi tting, THANK YOU to everyone who has helped the Group reach this point. Members found a strong exhibitor line-up on the day, with brands including Haier, AEG, Hotpoint, Midea, BSH, Rangemaster, CDA, Teknix, Cookology, Portway, Eurosonic Group, Product Care Group, Bluestem Group and Montpellier among those who brought new product introductions and stand-only off ers to the show fl oor. Sirius stated its Approved Suppliers invested heavily in this year’s stands, with some of their biggest reveals of the year specifi cally for the event. That commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed by
the Group, which is quick to credit its Suppliers as central to the Trade Show’s success - and to the Group’s success more broadly. Without Approved Suppliers willing to bring their newest products, sharpest pricing and most attentive support to the table, the day wouldn’t have delivered the value that Members have come to expect, and Sirius is always determined to make sure that contribution was recognised on the Gala night. Mark Veysey, Operations Director at Sirius Buying Group, said: “Reaching 25 years is a huge milestone for the Group and it’s one we have marked properly with our Members and our Approved Suppliers this September. None of this would have happened without the Suppliers who have backed us year after year - the eff ort going into their stands is always fantastic to see, and it’s only right that we celebrated that alongside our Members at the Gala Dinner. For any independent retailer thinking about what a buying group could do for their business, this is exactly the kind of day that shows what Siris Membership is really worth.” From invaluable networking opportunities to
generous hospitality, Members and Approved Suppliers were again, highly supportive at this year’s event… much like Sirius! Not a member? Retailers’ interested in being
part of Sirius, should contact Sirius Buying Group direct: Tel. 0330 133 8336 email. siriusoffi
ce@siriusbuyinggroup.co.uk
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