NEWS Flowerpot merger announced
Naylor Gardenware has agreed to merge with Smith & Jennings with effect from Friday 1 March 2024.
Naylor is a fourth generation family business which has been manufacturing clay pipes and other ceramic products since its foundation in 1890; its Yorkshire Flowerpot range dates back to the early 1990s. Smith & Jennings is a Welsh based manufacturer of high quality glazed and terracotta ware, founded by ceramicist Simon Smith in 2013.
The combined entity will be called British Flowerpots and will be based in new purpose- built manufacturing premises in Barnsley. The business will be headed by MD Simon Smith & General Manager Liz Hudston and will offer a comprehensive
Above: From left: Edward Naylor - Director; Liz Hudston – General Manager; Simon Smith – Managing Director
range of British made glazed and terracotta pots, complemented by a select range of imported items.
MD Simon Smith commented:
Garden Re-Leaf day 2024: Will you join the 250 challenge?
As 15th March fast approaches, garden centres from across the country are busy making preparations for one of their biggest fundraising days of the year – Garden Re-Leaf Day - together raising vital funds for the children’s hospice garden charity, Greenfingers. This year, the charity has set the ‘250 challenge’ which they hope could help retailers to become the biggest combined contributors to this special event. Whilst many garden centres go above and beyond, each year raising thousands of pounds across the Garden Re-Leaf weekend, the charity recognises that not all centres have the time or capacity to support at this
“This is an exciting new venture and we look forward to supplying the UK market with high quality British made pots, glazed and unglazed.”
level. With the 250 challenge, garden centres can still get involved but on a smaller scale. There are a million different ways to raise funds. Some can be done slowly, and others require a little bit more fanfare! Whatever you do to support Garden Re-Leaf Day don’t forget to shout if from the rooftops via your social media channels. In doing so, you
Midea, new Approved Supplier to Sirius Buying Group
Sirius Buying Group, major buying group of electrical appliances and kitchen retail solutions has made itself at home with the world’s largest manufacturer of major domestic appliances, Midea, as it becomes a new Approved Supplier to the group.
Midea has an extensive range of globally recognised household names in its portfolio including Toshiba, Midea and Comfee. The Midea UK sales, customer service and management offices are based in Manchester with a mission to bring its innovative range of high-quality products with a focus on energy efficiency
6 DIY WEEK FEBRUARY 2024 to more UK homes. Marion Morton, Head of
Commercial at Sirius Buying Group said: “We are really excited to work with Midea, to ensure that our Members have access to even more quality products and services to grow their businesses within the UK MDA market.”
Julia Livett, Head of Sales & Marketing at Midea said: “It is our great pleasure to be part of the collaboration between three great organisations in DAD, Sirius and Midea UK. This partnership is testament to the power of teamwork and the potential that can be unlocked when three great entities
Above: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, Official Global Brand Ambassador for home appliances giant, Midea.
come together to achieve a common goal. Collaboration is the cornerstone of success in today’s fast-paced and ever- changing world. By combining our individual strengths and leveraging our resources we can create something truly remarkable together.”
can encourage more customers into your store to support your fundraising efforts. To get involved in the 2024 Garden Re-Leaf ‘250 Challenge’ please visit www.
greenfingerscharity.org.uk/ garden-re-leaf-day-own-event or reach out to Linda Petrons, Greenfingers Director of Fundraising & Communications via linda@greenfingerscharity.
org.uk for more information and to grab your fundraising pack. The charity also offers a wealth of additional collateral that can help garden retailers to make the most of the Garden Re-Leaf weekend, including t-shirts, collection buckets and posters to name but a few. Garden Re-Leaf is also
a great local PR opportunity that helps to drive customers into your store, and, again, Greenfingers can offer support to maximise this with draft news releases, and advice on which media to contact.
B&Q Marketplace to update on developments at BHETA webinar
BHETA is to hold a second retailer networking webinar with the B&Q Marketplace initiative to include an update on the latest developments. The speaker will be Holly Love, Marketplace Business Development Manager at B&Q and the event takes place Tuesday 12th March at 10am. Holly is recruiting 3P merchants for B&Q and will talk for 20 minutes about B&Q’s marketplace, progress, future opportunities and how to onboard, followed by a Q&A session for 10-15 minutes. The B&Q Marketplace proposition is that choice is vital for consumers when it comes to home improvement. Through its marketplace proposition, B&Q is expanding existing ranges. The event is for BHETA members. Non-members who are
interested in experiencing a BHETA event and are thinking of joining the association, are also welcome to register for a ‘taster session,’ on the condition they are happy to have a membership chat with the relevant sector manager. BHETA’s marketing director, Steve Richardson commented: “The B&Q marketplace concept remains a much talked about development and I am sure that DIY, garden, housewares, and small electrical brands will want to get involved. It’s great that BHETA is providing an excellent opportunity to do exactly that, so I am expecting an excellent turn-out.”
To register for the BHETA webinar with B&Q Marketplace, visit the BHETA website
www.bheta.co.uk and follow the link.
PEOPLE NEWS Obituary: Arnold Kammerling (1935 – 2024)
Carl Kammerling International are sad to announce that Arnold Kammerling, former Chairman and Managing Director of Carl Kammerling International (CKI), passed away on 29th January 2024 at 88 years of age. He was the last surviving family member of his generation. Arnold joined CKI, the home of C.K Tools, in 1956
and played a pivotal role in transforming the business from a general hardware tool supplier to owner and supplier of the leading premium tool brand for professionals and electricians it has become today. CKI was founded by the Kammerling family in Germany in 1904 and has been at the forefront of hand tool manufacturing for over 100 years. Arnold was born in Wuppertal in 1935 and faced adversity during World War 2 when his home and the family business were decimated by an RAF bombing raid. Arnold’s family relocated to Pwllheli in Wales in 1950 when he was just 15 years old, establishing the company’s global headquarters there. Arnold was passionate about producing high-quality, durable
products and coined the original ‘Friend for Life’ strapline C.K Tools was known for, conveying his firm belief that ‘recollection of quality remains long after the price has been forgotten’. Known for his kindness, gentleness, dignity and hard work, he leaves behind a legacy which will be cherished by his five children and five grandchildren, as well as his industry peers, colleagues and the local community of Pwllheli.
BIRA Direct vacancy: Trade Marketing Manager
BIRA, the British Independent Retailers Association, is hiring a new Trade Marketing Manager to join its ‘Bira Direct’ department. BIRA represents independent retail businesses across the UK. We’re proud to support thousands of members including single retail outlets, small chains, large department stores and agricultural dealerships. We support retailers and their supply partners with essential business services and we currently have a newly created opportunity for a Trade Marketing Manager to join BIRA Direct. The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective trade marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, sales, and margin within the Independent retail channel. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, market analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of trade marketing initiatives. More details about this role and the full job spec are available online at:
https://shorturl.at/vDR05 Those interested in this key role within the BIRA Direct organisation should initially contact BIRA’s Managing Director, Jeff Moody by email at:
jeff.moody@
bira.co.uk or call 0800 028 0245.
www.diyweek.net
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