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GEM Merchandising Ltd Continues to Build its Customer Base

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GEM Merchandising Ltd are pleased to announce new business partnerships with Grohe, QEP, and Resolution Interiors.

GEM is the largest on-going merchandising provider in the UK D.I.Y. Sector, as well as calling on Woodies in Eire and the Merchant and Garden Centre Channels. They have 28 full time and 18 part time merchandisers, located throughout the UK and Ireland including Eire, all fully equipped with a company branded van and real time reporting tool.

Their blue-chip client list includes Bosch, BWT, Sherwin Williams, Masterlock, Arlec, Croydex, Bostik, TCP, Velcro, Luceco, Wirquin, Grunt, Cheshire Mouldings and Norbord. 

2019 has been an excellent year for GEM completing over 150,000 calls, placing over 17,200 pieces of POS and over 10,000 Free Standing Display Units. Their Tactical team have completed numerous major range reviews in B&Q, Homebase, Wickes, Screwfix, Toolstation and Tile Giant. 

In a challenging market, GEM is delighted to announce that it has secured significant additional business with three major, new blue-chip clients, Grohe, QEP and Resolution Interiors. Enhancing both their on-going, shared merchandising service, as well as their tactical installation support, in the UK DIY sector. 

When interviewed by Insight DIY Gareth Edwards, Managing Director, stated “We are extremely excited to welcome these well recognised brands into our portfolio, their commitment to supplying the UK DIY industry with the very best in product and service, and their faith in GEMs full and part time merchandisers and installers makes them perfect partners”.

Jeni Brookes Head of Retail Sales at QEP commented “I have worked with Gareth and his team over the past 4 years and they have always gone above and beyond to support our business. GEM is a welcome addition to any business that is looking for additional retail support and we look forward to continuing the relationship”

Philip Dixon, Head of DIY and E-Commerce at GROHE commented “We value GEM as part of the extended Grohe family. They are an important asset for us to use as we develop our DIY partners, and their responsiveness, passion and vigour is equal to our own; resulting in full confidence in every task set”

For further information on GEM or to discuss your merchandising requirements call Stacey Roach today on 01795 500266.

There's more information on GEM Merchandising here - GEM Website and you can keep in touch with their latest in-store activity here - GEM LinkedIn.

Source: Insight DIY & Gem Merchandising Ltd.

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26 November 2019

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