FOR SUPPLIERS
Working with Choice
Choice negotiates group terms on behalf of 65 independent garden centres across the UK. We work with a carefully selected number of suppliers, and only add new ones where there is clear demand from within the Membership.
How we work with suppliers
What we do
We negotiate enhanced net pricing and a retrospective Group rebate for our members. Associate Suppliers have a profile on our Members' Portal, and we bring suppliers and members together, including at our annual Conference & Trade Show and at other events throughout the year.
What we don't do
Choice does not buy or hold any stock. We have no central invoicing, no warehousing or distribution and we do not do any direct Far East importing - members place and manage their own orders directly with suppliers.
Who decides
The Choice Team, together with our Product and Plant Forums (made up of member centres), review suppliers and agree terms on behalf of the Group.
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WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
25 years of partnership with our suppliers
Our suppliers have been central to Choice's success for 25 years, and many have worked with us since we were founded in 2002. These long-standing relationships are built on trust, open communication and a shared commitment to helping independent garden centres thrive.
We work with a carefully selected number of suppliers to maintain strong Group commitment, and we aim to build long-term partnerships for mutual benefit. Agreeing terms is a collaborative process - we welcome open discussion, and we are friendly and straightforward to deal with.
years of supplier partnerships
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IN THEIR WORDS
What our suppliers say
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Westland has worked with Choice since the very beginning, and we have a hugely successful partnership. Key to the Group's success is the members' individuality, and we have been able to work flexibly at all levels with Choice to ensure this core attribute is upheld.
Westland
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Woodlodge is proud to have partnered with Choice since its inception. The Choice team is always professional, supportive, and a genuine pleasure to work with, while the members continue to show outstanding loyalty and commitment.
Woodlodge
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Great to see how members can retain their individual identity but still benefit from the strength of a well-led organisation. I believe that we both benefit from the open and respectful cooperation.
Kaemingk
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We understand, enjoy and value this working relationship. Through collaboration of a common mindset, this has enabled Premier to grow our business with the members over a long period of time.
Premier Decorations
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Working with Choice is a real partnership. We have built the member portal alongside the team and members, and it keeps evolving, getting better all the time. Being part of the Choice family is something we value hugely.
Corby & Fellas
OUR SUPPLIER BASE
A carefully selected supplier base
Our suppliers range from emerging brands to established market leaders across Garden Sundries, Plants, Garden Furniture & BBQs, Gift & Homeware, Clothing, Cookshop, Toys, Food & Catering Supplies, Christmas & Seasonal and Pets - as well as essential business services for our members.
Supplier enquiries
We receive a very high number of supplier enquiries and, as a small team, we're not able to reply to them all. New suppliers are only considered where there is a genuine gap in our current supplier portfolio and a clear need from our members. If you believe your range fills a gap, please send a brief summary to info@choice-marketing.co.uk - we'll be in touch if there's a fit. Please note that Choice does not buy or hold stock, has no warehousing or distribution, and does not import directly from the Far East.