Finding Reliable Wholesalers for Your DIY and Hardware Business
So, you’ve decided to start a business in retailing DIY and hardware. Now, the next step is to find a wholesaler to supply you. Whether you’re opening a high street store, an online shop, or selling on eBay, you’ll need a wholesaler you can truly rely on.
You want a supplier who can provide the stock you need on time, respond quickly to trends, and offer the latest brands in an ever-changing market.
Why Choose Wilsons of Colchester?
Wilsons is a family-run business that imports, distributes, and wholesales branded household, hardware, and DIY products to the retail trade throughout the UK. We offer over 5,000 product lines from a wide range of brands, all designed to make your customers' lives easier.
Simply place your order through our website by 1 PM, and we’ll dispatch your items the same day. We’re also happy to discuss which products sell well, helping you stock what’s needed for your business to succeed. At Wilsons, we pride ourselves on putting our customers at the heart of everything we do and providing excellent service. You can learn more about our values here.
Request an account with Wilsons here.
Other Wholesalers to Consider
While Wilsons is a fantastic choice, there are other reputable wholesalers throughout the UK that supply retailers and online sellers. Here’s a list to help you get started:
Stax
Stax Trade Centres has been supplying the trade for over 35 years, catering to over 50,000 businesses on a cash-and-carry basis. They also offer a delivered wholesale service. Their range includes outdoor and gardening tools, hardware, DIY supplies, and more.
EFG
EFG Housewares has been trading since 1976 from their Enfield site. They cover over 50,000 product lines from over 1,000 of the UK’s most trusted brands, serving customers worldwide.
Decco
Decco operates from 15 strategic locations across the UK, serving high street retailers, garden centres, and engineering companies. Their local management style fosters meaningful relationships with customers and suppliers.
Home Hardware
Home Hardware is a collective of over 400 independent retailers, enabling members to compete against large chains by combining buying power and sourcing products globally.
Toolbank
Toolbank is one of Europe’s leading specialist distributors of hand and power tools. Founded in 1972, they provide a 24/48 hour delivery service across the UK.
Wilsons of Colchester
Wilsons of Colchester distributes quality brands in categories such as laundry, cleaning, DIY, and more. With next-day delivery and exceptional customer service, we've built hundreds of loyal customers who depend on us daily.
We hope this overview helps you as you start or expand your DIY and hardware business.
If you have any questions, please let us know! You can reach our team via the online chat, by phone at 01206 861122, or via email at [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you!
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