BHETA is to hold an in-person meet the buyer event with John Lewis 13 May at the Hilton London Watford.
- JLP’s objective is to meet new suppliers, see innovative brands and be shown sustainable materials and eco stories. Buyers want to meet suppliers in the following categories:
Cookshop:
- Cook & bakeware
- Picnic
- Food prep & gadgets
- Knifes
- Barware including wine racks
- Kitchen textiles
- Food on the go including back to school/off to uni
- Food storage including freezer and fridge storage
- Kitchenware collections
- Kitchen/cooking gifting
Utility & Bathshop:
- Natural basketry and storage – handicraft product with back story/heritage
- Ironing boards
- Clothes airers
- Mid-premium clothescare products i.e. natural mothproofing, drawer liners, cedar products
- Premium cleaning products
- Natural cleaning products
Each supplier can bring two people and will be allocated a 20-minute appointment with their relevant buyer. Suppliers can book additional appointments if they have products relevant for more than one category buyer.
The cost of attendance at the meet the buyer event is £89+VAT for BHETA members, £199+VAT for non-members at their first BHETA meet the buyer event and £249+VAT for non-members who have attended a prior BHETA meet the buyer event.
Any queries should be addressed to Sam, sa@bheta.co.uk, from the BHETA Member Services team. The closing date for application is 29 April 2025. All registrations are subject to approval by John Lewis & Partners. All appointments will be confirmed by the BHETA team.
BHETA’s housewares sector manager, Seema Grantham commented: “The chance to speak directly to John Lewis is obviously a great opportunity and we are expecting an excellent turn-out on both occasions, so do book early.”
