Why Become a Simply Brands Distributor? Your Top 5 Reasons Revealed…

At Simply Brands, we are continually growing and developing our retail products to enable our distribution partners to offer a compelling portfolio. We work with key distribution partners on an area-exclusive basis, which means you are complete exclusivity in your geographical location on our Simply Brands products. And, as we work so closely with all our distributors all over the globe, we’re able to devise successful marketing programmes and in-store merchandising for maximum profitability on all our retail products.

That’s the overhead view. But if you’re based in a location not yet serviced by our existing distribution partners, let’s dive deeper into why you should consider becoming a Simply Brands distributor or stockist...

1: Huge Product Range

We now have well over a thousand SKUs. This means we’re spanning the whole breadth of retail products for all our customer needs. Our origins sit firmly in automotive with Simply Auto providing a comprehensive collection of tools and accessories for automotive retailers and consumers.

However, after huge success with our quality and exceptional service, we expanded our retail product range into Simply Cycling, Simply Tools, Simply Power and Simply Living. This means the great quality our distributors came to expect from our Auto range, could now be found and shared with even more retailers in new markets.

2: Big on Branding

Never underestimate the power of branding. Did you know that a third of the top 100 companies have blue in their logo? Blue is often considered to be reliable, calming and trustworthy, and our Simply Auto Logo exudes just that. Furthermore, the simple yet effective “Simply” logo is then stylised with key icons and colours for each product range and stands out from the crowd.

When a consumer comes to know, trust and affiliate with the Simply range of products, they’re able to easily locate them in-store and recognise the product as from a trusted brand.

Our high-impact, eye-catching branding and packaging can be localised for your region, too. This includes all text in your local language to ease customer selection

3: It’s a collaborative effort

We certainly never see our distribution network as an ‘us’ and ‘them’ relationship. The supply chain relies on one another equally and so we enter the agreement to support each other and ensure everyone benefits.

We establish key partnerships in individual markets and work to support our distributors, helping them with localised marketing campaigns or specific product development, guaranteeing long-term success for us both in each market.

4: Competitive Pricing

We know it often boils down to the numbers in this game and we appreciate the importance of maintaining margins where possible. All Simply Brands retail products are shipped directly from the Far East.

Here, we have our own in-house procurement, logistics & QC teams. Items are then sent directly to our distributors’ warehouses in Europe. This gives direct access to products straight from the factory, resulting in the very best pricing for our distributors, wholesalers and stockists.

5: Application Data Management

Cataloguing is king. For vehicle-specific product ranges such as bulbs and wiper blades, we know how important it is to have accurate application data identifying the specific part required for ease of selection and fitment. This means these products are catalogued within industry web catalogues as well as our own online part finders. 

We are well-versed in retail in various regions and sectors and are here to ensure all our data management is comprehensive, clear and compliant at all stages. If you have any questions or are unsure about any products, applications or requirements, our team are happy to help and provide advice.

So, boost brand awareness, enjoy exclusive products and create an unbeatable product catalogue of value, choice and quality.

Get in touch with our team to find out more about how you can become a Simply Brands distributor in your region, today.

Curious to know our FAQs? See them all here!

• 1. What is the lead time from ordering, to receiving products?

  Typically, goods are manufactured in 8-12 weeks depending on the current factory schedule. We are often able to improve this lead time for urgent orders due to our long-term relationships with the factories. Shipping then takes 4 weeks although has been affected recently by the ongoing red-sea issues.

• 2. What benefits are there to partnering with Simply Brands?

  We give you access to 1000’s of product lines across automotive, home & leisure, all from a single supplier. With reduced MOQ’s and the ability to consolidate multiple product lines into single shipments, we can help to reduce your supplier complexity.

  Our team on the ground in the Far East personally deal directly with manufacturers and perform QC checks across all shipments, ensuring no quality issues once the goods arrive with you.

• 3. Will I be assigned an account manager?

  Yes – all of our customers have a dedicated sales manager based in the UK or Europe (depending on customer location). They will be your main point of contact for all enquiries and liaise on your behalf with our internal teams.

• 4. How are shipping costs calculated?

  Many of our customers prefer to arrange their own shipping, purchasing from us on FOB terms. However, we can also arrange shipping and this is charged back to the consumer purely at our cost – no additional markup!

• 5. Are there any hidden fees?

  None whatsoever – the price you are quoted is the price you pay.