On 12th March, BHETA is holding a retailer networking webinar with the B&Q Marketplace initiative to explore options and best practice. An area of particular interest is housewares and small domestic electricals. The speaker will be Holly Love, Marketplace Business Development Manager, who is looking to recruit 3P merchants for B&Q. The session will cover the proposition, progress to date, future opportunities and how to onboard, and will be followed by Q&A.
The platform looks set to become a vital choice for consumers when it comes to home improvement, and B&Q Marketplace is looking for suppliers across Housewares and Small Electrical in addition to DIY and Garden.
Potential supplier objectives might be:
• Reaching a global audience
• Exporting to a particular territory / territories
• Increasing sales volume by reaching out to a particular platform’s customer base
• Achieving any of the above with an easier logistics route.
• Marketing / perceived endorsement / consumer recommendation.
The event is for BHETA members. Non-members who are interested in experiencing a BHETA event and are thinking of joining the association, are also welcome to register for a ‘taster session,’ on the condition they are happy to have a membership chat with the relevant sector manager.
