Feature: Sirius BG Welcome New Members New Season –
New Opportunities in 2025
Meeting new people and creating new opportunities is a natural part of business growth so it’s vital to apply this principle to your entire retail
operation, as well as frontline customer service. Staying open to new ways of generating business and exploring new possibilities will keep your business agile and on point.
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lways keen to lead by example, Sirius Buying Group is proud to announce its
community continues to grow with some key independent retailers coming on board in 2025. The team is delighted to welcome Repair & Assure as one of its newest members as the venture into offering their consumers new appliances as part of their range. Sirius is also thrilled to share that award- winning appliance retailer, Basil Knipe Electrics, has rejoined as an Approved Member to the group. Based in Ballymoney, Country Antrim, Basil Knipe Electrics was founded in 2008 and now, is a well-established family-run retailer supplying clients across Northern Ireland with its sterling customer service and quality product range. Ashton TV, has also joined the Sirius community. Based in Preston, Lancashire, Ashton TV is a family business which offers UK rental and maintenance of appliances so more people can enjoy affordable access to large and small electricals in their homes. More recently, Hartley Appliance Repairs became the latest new Approved Member to join the group. Based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, the company’s expertise lies in providing fast and reliable appliance repairs for washing machines, tumble-dryers, dishwashers, cookers, ovens, hobs, fridges & freezers. More than just a traditional buying group,
and a Telecoms company. All these helps to ensure Sirius Members have access to a wide range of leading brands and are receiving the best rates on services to strengthen the benefits of the Group. Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius says, “Our members operate from all over the British Isles and are united by a passion to deliver the very best to their local communities and loyal customer bases. Our philosophy is to help our members share knowledge, experiences and build long-lasting business relationships with our expanding collection of Approved Suppliers to bolster our offering of other long- standing major appliance manufacturers such as Hotpoint, Smeg, BSH, Rangemaster, Haier and CDA to name just a few.” The growing Sirius community continues
Sirius will support these new Members, as well as their existing, by pooling its purchasing power so it can offer them better terms with Approved Suppliers, in addition to volume discounts and additional services. From strengthening relationships with Approved Suppliers and Service Providers within the group, to launching new brands and products to maintain industry appetite, Sirius is able to help independent retailers achieve what they might not achieve on their own. Darren Scott, National Business Development
Manager at Sirius Buying Group says, “It is a privilege to facilitate every single Member in our community with an extensive collection of home appliance and kitchen furniture brands from our Approved Suppliers, together with specially negotiated terms to increase profitability and promote new levels of exclusivity, whether new to the sector or more established.”
Recent Suppliers to the group include
Montpellier and Soloco, with the latest Service Providers comprising of a fuel card supplier, utilities provider for tailored energy consultancy,
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to create new and exciting opportunities for Members to explore the latest electrical appliances and kitchen furniture and establish the best-fit of premium brands and product lines for their customers. As the white goods industry delivers
increasingly personalised options to support today’s demanding lifestyles, independent retailers need to ensure they are uniquely placed to deliver on the latest consumer buying habits and style trends in their area. Combining direct field research with bigger
picture trend analysis, everyone within Sirius Buying Group is part of the conversation on how to best refine the supply chain for mutual benefit.
The next networking event on the calendar
takes place on 18th to 21st May 2025, as Sirius Buying Group hold its 2025 International Conference a the 5* Tivoli La Caleta, Costa Adeje, Tenerife.
• For more information on Sirius Buying Group or to attend this year’s event, please call 0330 133 8336, email siriusoffice@
siriusbuyinggroup.co.uk or visit
siriusbuyinggroup.co.uk
Spring 2025
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