news INDX Housewares & Linens shares updated exhibitor list
The countdown has begun for INDX Housewares & Linens 2020, which will both be returning to Cranmore Park exhibition venue in Solihull on 22-23 February, combining to create an unmissable one-stop homewares buying event. Brought to market by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), INDX represents a group of unique trade shows curated for buyers in the independent sector. As part of the INDX Home portfolio of trade-shows, INDX Housewares & Linens will feature the latest ranges across Cookshop, Small Domestic Appliances, Tabletop, Linens, Soft Furnishing, Home Gift and Home
Fragrance. Free to attend, and open to all retailers, the two-day showcase will also feature live cooking and product demonstrations, providing retailers with an exciting and inspiring buying experience. Maintaining its inimitable buyer and business focus, visitors attending INDX Housewares
& Linens can expect a friendly, relaxed, and professional buying environment in which to network and connect with the industry. The show will feature an inclusive selection of market leading brands, under one roof and at the same time, as well as free onsite parking, and complimentary refreshments to all visitors.
Samuel Groves strengthens marketing team
Samuel Groves has welcomed Ryan Hayes to its marketing team, joining as marketing executive, taking ownership of the Samuel Groves website and graphics. “Excellent
presentation at the point the consumer interacts with our brand is the vital final element in converting interest to sales as it confirms the credibility and product quality. We are delighted Ryan has joined and is helping us develop our consumer presence,” said Lee McDonagh, MD at Samuel Groves. Ryan added: “It’s great to join Samuel Groves at this exciting time for the company and to bring my expertise from outside the industry. It’s also wonderful to be working for a British Manufacturer and see the craftsmanship that goes into every product and be able to tell this story to our consumers.”
Bira partners Expression Insurance
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has officially partnered with Expression Insurance. The firm, which offers business insurance packages designed for independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bakeries, was chosen as it aligns with a number of Bira’s core values. Andrew Goodacre, Bira CEO, said: “Bira is really pleased to offer a new insurance partner for our members. Expression Insurance have impressed us with their commitment to independent retailers, developing policies specifically for our market whilst offering great value and service. I would urge every member to ask Expression to quote for your insurance as we hope you will be able to save money.” Bira members will have a dedicated account management team to assist with any insurance questions, and also have access to a unique online experience.
Also this month, Bira issued a statement about the government’s
New Year, new warehouse for Dexam
Family-run housewares brand Dexam embarked on a mammoth warehouse project over Christmas. The company’s entire warehouse was re-racked and re-configured to futureproof Dexam’s storage requirements and also improve its logistical capacity. The project was due to take place over 13
days but with the hard work of the warehouse team, it was completed two days ahead of schedule. Along with greater storage capacity, the new layout will provide extensive pick face capacity, speedier bay fill and order fulfilment and faster and more effective customer
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despatch. Tom Roberts, Dexam’s operations manager in
charge of the warehouse, said: “We decided to rerack the warehouse over the Christmas and New Year period to keep the disruption to our great service to an absolute minimum. It was certainly a challenge and wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic hard work of the warehouse team. There is some fine-tuning of pick bays and pallet locations but that can happen over the coming weeks and months. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved and it’s a brilliant start to 2022!”
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January announcement about the removal of COVID-19 ‘Plan B’ restrictions. Andrew Goodacre said: “It is a positive sign to see the Omicron wave abating, but we hope that the decision to remove some of the regulations is based on science rather than political reasoning. Retail businesses need certainty and we want to be sure that retailers do not need to re-introduce these measures in the near future because the government has acted in haste. We now hope that the government can focus on business support as we look to recover.”
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