Buying group for the electrical appliance and kitchen retail sectors Sirius Buying Group has named Domestic Appliances Distributors (D.A.D) as its Distributor of the Year 2021.

Left to right: Owner and group chairman of D.A.D Adrian Gillman and MD of Sirius Buying Group Steve Jones

Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, D.A.D serves the UK and Ireland with 24/7 ordering and is led by owner and group chairman Adrian Gillman.

Managing director of Sirius Steve Jones said: “I am absolutely delighted to present Adrian and his company, with this award as a way to personally thank him for his team’s tireless efforts and the results it produced with us last year.

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“D.A.D has been able to keep our Members well-supplied and well-informed during one of the most challenging periods of retail for independents nationwide.”

Adrian Gillman added: “We are extremely pleased that our work has been recognised by such a discerning Buying Group and would like to say a big thank you to all Sirius Members.

“ As the bridge between suppliers and retailers, we have been very proud to partner with Sirius to keep the supply chain moving.

“Going the extra miles is part of who we are and it is great to be recognised for our efforts.

“We won’t be resting on our laurels, though, as we are fully prepared to support the industry as home improvements and renovations hot up, following the boom in the property market.”

Steve Jones said the kbb sector is a community, with independent retailers “steadfast in commitment and passion for quality products and service, supported by distributors like D.A.D.”

The buying group is holding a live virtual Members meeting on June 21 ahead of its second digital conference which goes live on June 24 to offer its member a vision of sales for medium and long-term.

Mark Veysey, general manager at Sirius Buying Group explained: “We are tracking the latest data and consolidating the latest expert thinking on the direction of travel for 2021-22 will give members a solid foundation for forward-planning to ensure maximum profitability as we manage the changes brought by Covid and Brexit.

“By mapping trends in High Street retail, in store and online, we have been looking at consumer buying patterns in both the medium and long term.

“The digital conference next month has already seen a prime level of engagement from our suppliers, along with positive feedback from group members who are looking forward to the event given the success and opportunities presented to them at our debut digital trade show last year.”