Office Club dealers and suppliers enjoyed the sunshine at the group’s annual conference in Stratford-upon-Avon where a combination of business and pleasure made for a productive and inspirational couple of days.
First time attendee from a new approved supplier for 2018, Stephen Desay of Tradesupply, commented:
“We had a very productive weekend and found it very beneficial in really helping us to develop current relationships and also build new ones. Looking forward to next year already.”
After the exhibition members were presented with an insight of the global marketplace from CEO of BPGI, Barrie Hayes, followed by an update of Office Club activity from company CEO Toby Robins and representatives of the various departments. Before the day finished for the evening dealers were later given a choice of three seminar areas to attend with a choice of commercial, retail or online depending on which area of expertise they were looking for support in.
The weekend concluded with a Members Dinner and presentation of the 2017/18 awards, the winners of which were:
Retail Member of the Year – Delta Pi
Commercial Member of the Year – Solcrown Business Supplies
Online Member of the Year – Don Ruffles
Supplier of the Year – Antalis
Supplier Contact of the Year – James Faulkner, Eco Eco
Following the event, a delighted Michael Knight of Ruffles, stated:
“We are extremely proud of our online member of the year award following a fantastic 38% sales and margin growth over the past 12 months. The support we have received from the Office Club team has been invaluable in providing opportunities with approved suppliers and their extensive marketing activity has enabled us to focus on our business and online strengths. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend.”
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