The John Lewis Partnership buyers will join BHETA on Wednesday 17 May at the Hilton Watford.
The objective of the event is for JLP to meet new suppliers, see innovative brands, and be shown sustainable materials and eco stories. In particular, buyers would like to meet cookshop and utility suppliers in the following categories:
- Kitchenware collections – Giftable opportunities
- Picnicware
- Back to school
- Christmas seasonal
- Barware
- Utensils
- Tea and coffee
- Kitchen storage
- Wine racks
- Food prep and gadgets
- Bathroom accessories
- Utility storage and kitchen bins
- Laundry, utility and cleaning
Buyers representing the above categories will be in attendance for 20-minute appointments with suppliers, who can each bring two people. Suppliers can book additional appointments if they have products relevant for other categories.
John Lewis will give preference to those who come prepared with a range of products, instead of single items, and any new supplier would need to generate enough turnover to warrant delisting a current supplier, given the retailer’s one-in, one-out policy.
All new suppliers will also be required to sign up to a contractual agreement consisting of a turnover rebate, payment terms, marketing rebate as a percentage of turnover.
The closing date for applications is 10 May, and payment by non-members must be received no later than 11 May.
BHETA’s housewares sector manager, Seema Grantham, commented: “The chance to pitch directly to John Lewis is obviously a great opportunity and we are expecting an excellent turn out, so do book early.”
