When: 6th May
Where: Hilton London Watford, Elton Way, Watford WD25 8HA
Have a product you believe belongs in John Lewis? The John Lewis Meet the Buyer Day is your opportunity to meet directly with the buying team.
John Lewis is one of the UK’s most trusted retail brands, known for its commitment to quality, value, and long-term supplier relationships. The business operates 35 department stores across the UK, supported by a strong online channel, and serves millions of customers each year. With multi-billion-pound annual revenue, John Lewis offers suppliers the opportunity to work with a retailer that combines significant scale with a considered, quality-led approach to buying.
Categories
- Bakeware (cake tins, accessories and supporting equipment)
- Storage (no plastic), pantry solutions, beautiful and possibly giftable - not grocery level
- Insulated picnic bags and rugs
- Global cooking trends e.g. raclette, fondue, tagine, tapas, balti dishes
- Gifting collections within cookware
- Tea and coffee making products (no plugs)
- Premium moth prevention (i.e. cedar wood)
- Wardrobe solutions (i.e. premium wardrobe fragrance and draw liners)
- Premium wooden and natural cleaning tools
- Premium laundry and utility solutions (not cleaning liquids) e.g. metal canisters/storage
- Natural fibers in storage and laundry - particularly chunky rattan sources from Indonesia
- Each supplier can bring two people and will be allocated a 20-minute appointment with their relevant buyer. More appointments with additional buyers may be allocated if a supplier has products relevant for multiple categories.
- It is recommended that you arrive at the venue 10 minutes prior to your allocated appointment.
- All registrations are subject to approval by John Lewis. Your appointment will be confirmed by the BHETA team.
Booking terms:
- In the event of over-subscription, BHETA member places will be allocated on a first come first served basis per buyer.
- Participation in BHETA’s ‘Meet the Buyer’ events is solely for UK suppliers, manufacturers and distributor.
- Cancellations will only be refunded if 48 hours notice prior to the event has been received.
What are the associated costs?
- Member rate: £89.00+VAT
- Non-member rate: £199.00+VAT, if it’s your first BHETA Meet the Buyer event
- Non-member rate: £249.00+VAT, if you have attended a prior BHETA Meet the Buyer event
For any immediate questions or further information, please contact the BHETA Member Services Team at info@bheta.co.uk.
