Robert Dyas took centre stage at the highly anticipated GIMA ‘Buyer Connect’ event held at the Windlesham Golf Club, Bagshot, Surrey. The event offered GIMA members an exceptional opportunity to engage with one of the UK’s most respected high-street and e-commerce retailers.

Established in 1872, Robert Dyas has built a reputation for offering an extensive range of quality products across home, garden, and outdoor categories. With 93 physical stores, many of which are located in and around London, and a robust online presence, Robert Dyas has become a household name. In recent years, the company has focused on expanding its e-commerce operations, with dropshipping becoming a cornerstone of its growth strategy.

Their Head of Online Trading, Richard Redman, says: “Since including dropshipping as a key part of our growth strategy, we’ve seen a huge amount of success, making it integral to our ever-expanding business. As such, we are keen to meet suppliers who can demonstrate a solid dropship offering, with plans to introduce new ranges ready for the 2025 season. We’re very much looking forward to fostering new and exciting partnerships and business opportunities.”

The retailer looked to connect with suppliers offering products for categories such as outdoor gardening, seasonal items, workshop tools, cleaning and utility products, kitchen essentials, appliances, consumables, technology, and home and fitness items.