BHETA
BHETA is the leading UK Trade Association for manufacturers, importers, and distributors who operate in the Home Improvement (DIY), Garden, Housewares and Small Electrical sectors.
BHETA provides its members with the opportunity to network with vital sector customer contacts, industry colleagues and expert business support providers. BHETA has up to 300 members, operating in industry sectors representing over £30bn at retail sales and 15,000 employees.
BHETA provides unique networking opportunities such as our successful ‘Meet the Buyer’ days, key speaker forums, work-shops and webinars, as well as access to leading market research, industry specific advice and business support services.
Lobbying is a key element of BHETA support either directly with Government departments supported by MP campaigns and industry bodies such as the CBI and lobbying associations. Initiatives include the sale of bladed items, plastic tax, impending packaging tax and cost of freight. BHETA also supports its members by engaging directly with retailers attempting to implement new terms outside of existing agreements.
If your business operates in the Home Improvement (DIY), Garden, Housewares and Small Electrical sector then BHETA can help and support your business aided by relevant sector steering committees.
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Why join BHETA?
BHETA has over 300+ members, representing £15.5 billion at retail sales and 15,000 employees. We work hard to offer our members the opportunity to network with vital contacts, colleagues and expert service providers.
Networking opportunities
By joining BHETA you’ll get the chance to network with members, UK retailers and other suppliers to uncover unique retail engagement opportunities.
Regular home improvement & housewares forums, workshops and ‘Meet the Buyer’ days are hosted by BHETA, offering members the unique opportunity to interact with major retailers and other member companies.
Retailer zone
If you are a retail executive, manager, buyer or specifier, BHETA offers you the opportunity to source new products and suppliers as well as the ability to run product trials or listings.
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