Join BHETA and unlock exclusive member benefits
As a member, you will become a part of the industry and benefit from retailer events, market insights, export help, networking opportunities, expert webinars, exclusive discounts, BHETA lobbying campaigns, credit forums and much more.
BHETA brings suppliers and retailers together through industry events












Unlock exclusive benefits by joining the association
Our priority is to support our members by adding value to their business in order to help them develop and prosper. Join today and stay ahead of your competitors.
Meet buyers from major retailers
Gain new listings through BHETA’s Meet the Buyer days with top retail buying teams.
Retail engagement events & workshops
Access retailer forums & webinars—gain insights into major retailers’ strategies, plans & ESG initiatives.
Access the latest market data
BHETA members get £10k/yr of insights: market reports, webinars, monthly economic & bi-monthly commodity updates.
Discounted Exclusively Show stand
£1500 off BHETA membership for Exclusively Show exhibitors—connect with top housewares & tabletop retailers.
Join our Lobbying campaigns
BHETA lobbies on key issues, saving members millions via changes to Plastic Tax, EPR, laws & retailer policies.
Gain valuable export advice
BHETA offers expert export advice, helpline support, Export Committee guidance & DBT-backed export events.
Network with members & suppliers
BHETA hosts in-person Retailer Forums to network, gain insight, and access support from industry Steering Committees.
Informative webinars on relevant topics
BHETA runs 2+ expert webinars/month on key topics like marketing, sustainability, legal, export, H&S, and more.
Credit Forums can protect your business
BHETA hosts quarterly Credit Forums with industry experts to discuss retail credit trends and concerns with peers.
Exclusive member discounts and offers
Access expert support and exclusive member discounts from BHETA’s 20+ Business Support Providers.
Complimentary membership of HIMA
BHETA members get HIMA perks: €300 off Global DIY Summit tickets, 50% off export reports & global networking access.
Join our BHETA Electrical group
BHETA Electrical members get expert compliance support via the ESOC Committee on legal, safety & operational issues.
Explore results our members get from attending events
Unlock exclusive access to industry insights and retailer partnerships. Join a vibrant community of retail professionals dedicated to growth and innovation.
Connecting BHETA members with leading retailers
BHETA organises events for members to interact with retailers including Toolstation, B&Q Marketplace, Wayfair, John Lewis, Lakeland, M&S, Amazon, Trevor Mottram, Dobbies, Stax, eBay and our very own exhibition, Exclusively Housewares.
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Members attended
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Supplier/Buyer interactions
BHETA members receive a significant discount at the Exclusively Show
Meet leading retailers
The show’s visitor list reads like a who’s who of European retail and e-commerce sector
See the latest trends
Stay ahead with forward looking trend display using exhibitors’ products

The benefits most valued by our members
BHETA receives excellent feedback from our members and our Retail Events, Market Insights and our Lobbying campaigns consistently receive our highest ratings.

Access to Retail Buyers at our exclusive events
As a member, you gain access to a range of retailer networking events, from Meet the Buyers days, to Retailer Forums, to industry steering groups, to Industry exhibitions. 75% of members rate our retail events as good or excellent.

Stay informed with Market Intelligence
BHETA members benefit from quarterly market reports, webinars and credit forums, and monthly economic & bi-monthly commodity updates. 94% of members rate our market data as good or excellent.

Stronger Together through lobbying
BHETA brings the industry together to collectively lobby Government, MPs and official bodies on key issues like plastic tax, freight, packaging, bladed articles and retail terms. 83% of members rate our lobby as good or excellent.
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Follow these simple steps to join BHETA and unlock exclusive benefits to grow and protect your business.

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Step 3: Enjoy Your Membership Benefits
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Membership
There are four types of membership and prices are based on company turnover:
Full
Membership
Open to manufacturers, suppliers and distributors in the home enhancement market.
Full BHETA Electrical Membership
Open to manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of electrical products in the home enhancement market, focusing on everything to do with the complex technical and logistical issues around the supply and marketing of plugged electrical products
Associate Membership
Available to non-suppliers connected with our markets, such as trade journals, exhibition organisers, wholesalers and service companies, who wish to stay in touch with what is happening in our sectors.
Affiliate
Membership
Open to other trade associations throughout the world. This is a reciprocal membership and expands our members’ ability to network across continents and other associated industry sectors.
Membership Pricing
Join BHETA*Joining fee is first year only
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FAQs
Find answers to your most common questions about BHETA membership and benefits.
BHETA is the leading UK Trade Association for manufacturers, importers, and distributors who operate in the DIY, Garden, Housewares and Small Electrical sectors. Our membership collectively sells over £11 billion of products per year (retail sales value) and employs over 15,000 colleagues. The trade association exists to help strengthen and collectively protect our membership by bringing together and supporting the wider industry.
Members can access a wide range of exclusive benefits that can help boost your business visibility and growth: retailer networking events; networking opportunities; market insights; valuable export advice; discounted Exclusively Show stands; Lobbying campaigns; informative webinars on relevant topics; Credit Forums to protect your business; exclusive member discounts and offers; complimentary membership of HIMA; and the opportunity to join our BHETA Electrical group.
The trade association is collectively owned by its membership. The association is run by a non-executive board and led by an elected president and treasurer, all of whom are managing directors or chief executives of BHETA member companies. The board meets quarterly to discuss governance, finance and the industry initiatives in which the association should take a role.
The association also has an executive team, comprising an executive chairman and chief operating officer, a financial director, marketing director, two sector managers responsible for ‘DIY & Gardening’ and ‘Housewares & Small Electricals’ respectively, and a marketing and member services team.
The association is supported by five specialist committees: DIY, housewares, small electrical appliances, EOSC (environment, operations & safety) and export. These comprise senior representatives from leading member companies and meet regularly to ensure that members receive best in class advice and support.
Joining BHETA is simple! Please fill out the application form. Once submitted, our team will review your application and get back to you.
Yes, there is an annual membership fee. The fee varies based on your business size and needs. Detailed pricing information is available further up this page.
You can reach us through the contact form on our website. Alternatively, feel free to call our support line. We're here to assist you with any inquiries.
BHETA’s largest event is The Exclusively Show which is held each June at The Business Design Centre in London, and attracts over 130 exhibitors and 250 brands. In addition, we hold regular Retailer Forums (online and in-person) and Meet The Buyer events for members. We also hold many informative webinars for members, including quarterly market data updates and quarterly Credit Forums.
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