Associated Independent Stores Ltd

The UK's leading buying and services group for Fashion, Home and Leisure. We ensure our Members thrive with our combined strengths, creativity and expertise. With a collective buying power of £1. 5 billion and members across the UK and Ireland, we partner with global network of suppliers and brands that create points of difference and the opportunity for improved margins for every one of our members. We provide an unparalleled end-to-end member experience with easy access to key support services, including a central payment facility, innovation-led buying and merchandising and we curate and deliver the busiest trade-buying calendar of events in the sector including furniture, flooring, fashion, sports and leisure and toys. We live and breathe retail, understand trends and forecasting, source exclusive products and create own brands including Simply Home (Home), First Avenue (Fashion) and Dreamworld (Beds), always with an eye on sustainability. We are a team of passionate retail professionals located in the heart of the UK. Founded in 1976 we work as a mutual, ensuring there is strength in unity while making sure that individuality and entrepreneurship shine through. We support retailers from single high street shops to flagship department stores and specialist retailers including sports, garden centres and toys.
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Employee Count: 85
Keywords: apparel & fashion