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Sirius VIP International Conference 2019
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irius Buying Group, major buying group of electrical appliance and kitchen retail solutions has hailed its 9th
Annual International Conference as its biggest yet, with a total of 87 member delegates from 48 Approved Member companies, hosted by 44 Approved Supplier delegates. Fortifying its expertise and standing within the electrical appliance and
kitchen retail market, Sirius welcomed its highest number of new-to-the- group Members and is pleased to report a noticeable increase in overall footfall and activity from Members: either already operating in the kitchen furniture market or looking to expand into this new territory alongside electrical. In addition to this, Suppliers also reported a record number of new accounts opened with members they had not previously traded with. This year, proceedings took place on 19thto 22nd May 2019 as the group
returned for a second time to The Ritz-Carlton Abama: a 5* Hotel in Tenerife set on the slopes of the Teide Mountains and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
An ideal setting for three days of direct business and networking, the
Sirius International Conference 2019 supported its Approved Members with Approved Suppliers representing a multitude of brand leader products, all supported and presented at this year’s event. Steve Jones, Commercial Director at Sirius Buying Group comments: “To see the event sell out again, after the success of last year, shows just how
Electrical Safety First events for your diary
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egistration is now open for ESF’s seminar on
“Conformity Assessment: Design and Production. How to make products safe before selling”, to be held on September 23rd in London. The seminar is a follow up to the Risk Assessment seminar which ESF held in March. ESF also has a date for your
diary – its Product Safety Conference on 28 November 2019 – further information will be available soon.
And finally – it’s the last chance
for organisations to enter the organisation’s Safety Innovation Award. Entries close on Friday 30th August 2019. ESF are extending the rewards this year to include a year’s free event attendance for the winner to attend Electrical Safety First events – alongside industry recognition, press and PR. This is a fantastic opportunity for any organisation pioneering innovative products or projects to bring about improvements in electrical safety.
important Sirius Buying Group has become to the wider KBB sector. Our influence in the appliance and kitchen market, is growing rapidly and we’re looking forward to a raft of new developments in the months ahead. “In fact, our 2019 conference witnessed 20% growth when compared
to 2018 which experienced 35% growth over 2017, and this success was echoed with our greatest level of new accounts being opened by Members through our Suppliers. The aim is to actively encourage loyalty within the Group, so we can deliver exclusive rewards and benefits. Ultimately, business outside of the group is at an all-time low so we need to safeguard our commerciality and fast-track growth for all Sirius affiliates.”
Connect Distribution chosen as Samsung's appointed domestic microwave distributor
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onnect Distribution have been named appointed domestic microwave distributor by Samsung. This allows them to
supply independent businesses like yours with a range of stylish and powerful Samsung microwaves to suit your customers' needs. Forming this prestigious partnership comes at a great time for
Connect Distribution as this year they’re celebrating their 50th anniversary. Their decades of industry experience combined with Samsung's innovative products are a winning combination.
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