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Supporting Independent Retailers With Homeware Buying

Published on 20 Jan, 2023

Alongside all the many other benefits of joining an industry-leading buying group like AIS, you can get exclusive access to a high-quality homeware brand that keeps your business on-trend at an affordable price.

Homeware Buying Made Easy For AIS Members

Delivering trend-driven homeware and home textiles, our brand Simply Home is available exclusively to AIS members involved in homeware buying.

Simply Home offers outstanding quality on commercial, high-margin products, making homeware buying easy for our independent retailers.

Discover Simply Home At The Bed Show

AIS showcases its Simply Home brand at the INDX houseware and the INDX Beds & Bedroom trade shows, giving attendees a first look at new product ranges, with the same level of quality and profitability that allows them to integrate the products into their businesses seamlessly.

Register to attend the next INDX houseware show or the bed show.

Exclusive Benefits For Homeware Buying Members

Being a member of AIS allows you to reap the rewards that our experts in homeware buying secure for our members. You can save time on sourcing and promoting your stock with high-quality products from a developed, trusted brand. 

Alongside access to our exclusive brands, becoming a member of AIS allows you to tap into the experience and industry knowledge across the whole buying group. We work hard to support our members with homeware buying and deliver a range of benefits that keep you ahead of the competition.

Some of the benefits available to members include:

●      Access to preferential supplier terms and discounts: We do the research and negotiation in the homeware buying sector so that you don’t have to; members get exclusive access to discounts and supplier deals that aren’t available to other retailers.

●      Exclusive own-label product ranges: Get access to quality, high-margin ranges from trusted, exclusive brands that will boost your profits and simplify your homeware buying.

●      Expert support: Receive comprehensive homeware buying support from our industry sources, as well as seasonal insights, to help you maximise your profitability.

●      Homeware buying management: Our expert retail buying and merchandising team can help you with planning, budgeting, trading, and managing your stock, so you can stand out on the high street.

●      INDX Houseware shows: Attend our industry-leading trade shows for homeware buying that showcase the latest trends and product ranges in a sales and networking-focused environment.

To become an AIS member and start enjoying these homeware buying benefits, find out more and apply here.

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