We believe small brands are good for retail and that emerging and growing brands should have the same opportunities as well-established and well-funded businesses. As a small brand, it’s challenging to find opportunities in big retailers.
We’re here to help you.
We help SME brands get a foot in the door at major retailers like John Lewis, Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Boots, so they can showcase their products to consumers seeking innovative and quality goods.We do this by:
1. We create exclusive retail opportunities for brands through our pop-up shops with leading retailers. This provides a platform for brands to experience their products in a real-life and established retail environment where they can benefit from high footfall, increased visibility, sales and live customer feedback on their products.
2. We have launched a retailer directory – Found Here. For a small fee, Found Here allows brands to have a listing on a retail buyer facing directory where buyers are looking for new brands and products. This is fantastic exposure for brands looking to find new customers. It also saves buyers time and energy to find new and interesting products. As a member of Found Here, you also have access to exclusive webinars from industry experts so you can learn and grow your business.
3. We offer a complete wholesale/distribution model for brands aiming for a permanent listing in major retailers.
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First, you’ll register your interest with us and tell us about your brand and products.
We welcome and invite brands to join our network. We currently have 12,500 brands in our network.
We work collaboratively with retailers to create opportunities. That might be a Pop-Up shop, a nationwide wholesale deal, or a specific activation or project.
If we’ve secured an opportunity for you, we’ll then help you create a brilliant retail experience that’ll leave a lasting impression on both customers and retailers.
We run a community where we support brands with access to industry leading experts and organisations in order to help them learn and grow.
Three years ago we were delighted to be asked by The Great Brand Exchange to supply the John Lewis partnership through their goods office. Having embarked on the journey their support and professionalism mean that three years later we now supply all our SKU’s and gift sets to John Lewis. This has lead us to the gracefully engineered transition to direct supply into the John Lewis estate.
We really enjoyed our three week pop-up in Cheltenham – it was a very positive experience, both in working with yourselves at GBX and also with John Lewis. From a business perspective we were very pleased with the sales over the period and the opportunity to engage with new customers. For a small but growing brand such as Guinea, the GBX/John Lewis pop-up model is a perfect way to explore customer reaction and appetite for one’s products – and we certainly found it an invaluable experience.
Our Pop-Up Shop in John Lewis Leeds has been a great experience from start to finish. We were very well looked after by both The Great Brand Exchange team and John Lewis & Partners, making the whole process from set-up to daily trading a total pleasure. On top of that we had a great return on investment made up of actual sales and some exciting new contacts. We would thoroughly recommend The Great Brand Exchange to any brands wanting to get exposure in a premium store.
Find Jenny Dunlop in John Lewis Liverpool for the next couple of weeks. 🎉🎉 We are delighted to see Jenny back again! 🎨🖌️
Find Jenny in the gift department on the ground floor.
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Find Jenny Dunlop in John Lewis Liverpool for the next couple of weeks. 🎉🎉 We are delighted to see Jenny back again! 🎨🖌️
Find Jenny in the gift department on the ground floor.
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🎉Pop-Up in Primark Manchester this Christmas. 🎉
Does your brand offer personalised products?
If so, then we want to hear from you! You could host a pop-up shop in this leading high footfall retailer and attract new customers and boost sales at the busiest time of year.😀
We`ve got an amazing workshop space in store that is yours to takeover. 🎊
You could really boost your sales this year in this super busy store. 🤩
So why a Pop-Up Shop?
Our Pop-up shops provide a temporary retail space within established retailers that allow businesses to create a unique shopping experience that captures the attention of customers.
The benefits can be enormous and last for long after your pop-up is over.
To apply for Primark, click on the link in the bio and register your business and we will invite you to join a call with us where we will go through all of the details.
Don`t miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your brand.
🎉Pop-Up in Primark Manchester this Christmas. 🎉
Does your brand offer personalised products?
If so, then we want to hear from you! You could host a pop-up shop in this leading high footfall retailer and attract new customers and boost sales at the busiest time of year.😀
We`ve got an amazing workshop space in store that is yours to takeover. 🎊
You could really boost your sales this year in this super busy store. 🤩
So why a Pop-Up Shop?
Our Pop-up shops provide a temporary retail space within established retailers that allow businesses to create a unique shopping experience that captures the attention of customers.
The benefits can be enormous and last for long after your pop-up is over.
To apply for Primark, click on the link in the bio and register your business and we will invite you to join a call with us where we will go through all of the details.
Don`t miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your brand.
SEEN IN STORE THIS WEEK 👀 @wewearboost are back! Find them at @johnlewis Peter Jones, Sloane Square this week! Check out their breast forms that create shape and boost your confidence in store or via their Instagram page! ⬇️
@wewearboost
SEEN IN STORE THIS WEEK 👀 @wewearboost are back! Find them at @johnlewis Peter Jones, Sloane Square this week! Check out their breast forms that create shape and boost your confidence in store or via their Instagram page! ⬇️
@wewearboost
🚀 LIVE WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY WITH GOOGLE 🚀
CREATE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE!
This Thursday 5th October 2pm - 3pm.
What can you expect from this Google Digital Garage session?
With 2 billion users logging in every month, YouTube provides an exciting way of increasing your brand’s exposure through video. Videos are a brilliant way to market your pop-up shops!
During this session, we will cover how to understand your brand and target audience’s behaviours, write, storyboard and film engaging videos, market your content to users and measure your success. In this session you will learn:
● How to identify your niche
● Top tips for creating engaging content
● Ways to increase your video’s discoverability
There will be the opportunity to ask questions during the session.
#smallbusinesstraining #smallbizowner #smallbiztipsandtricks #popupshopsuk #popupshop
🚀 LIVE WEBINAR THIS THURSDAY WITH GOOGLE 🚀
CREATE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE!
This Thursday 5th October 2pm - 3pm.
What can you expect from this Google Digital Garage session?
With 2 billion users logging in every month, YouTube provides an exciting way of increasing your brand’s exposure through video. Videos are a brilliant way to market your pop-up shops!
During this session, we will cover how to understand your brand and target audience’s behaviours, write, storyboard and film engaging videos, market your content to users and measure your success. In this session you will learn:
● How to identify your niche
● Top tips for creating engaging content
● Ways to increase your video’s discoverability
There will be the opportunity to ask questions during the session.
#smallbusinesstraining #smallbizowner #smallbiztipsandtricks #popupshopsuk #popupshop
Don’t be beige. Life just feels better in colour! 💙💛💚We loved seeing the @thecolourfuledit back in @johnlewis Edinburgh this weekend.
Don’t be beige. Life just feels better in colour! 💙💛💚We loved seeing the @thecolourfuledit back in @johnlewis Edinburgh this weekend.
Great to see @issy.london had a brilliant pop-up experience last week…
“A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at John Lewis Bluewater for @thegreatbrandexchange last week! 🤍
What a fantastic week it was, feeling very blessed to have met so many lovely new faces and get your feedback in person.
A special thank you to my fabulous mum for all your support, I couldn’t have done it without you! 🙏🏻
Thanks to the JLP team who were there every step of the way, and my gorgeous friends for making it a success! “✨
Great to see @issy.london had a brilliant pop-up experience last week…
“A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at John Lewis Bluewater for @thegreatbrandexchange last week! 🤍
What a fantastic week it was, feeling very blessed to have met so many lovely new faces and get your feedback in person.
A special thank you to my fabulous mum for all your support, I couldn’t have done it without you! 🙏🏻
Thanks to the JLP team who were there every step of the way, and my gorgeous friends for making it a success! “✨
Seen in store this week 👀
✨@sayitwithdiamonds @johnlewis Liverpool
✨@essenceno1uk @johnlewis Brent Cross
Go check them out in store or via their social channels and website.😊
#johnlewispopupshop #popupshopuk #supportsmallbusiness #smallbizowner #smallbizuk
Seen in store this week 👀
✨@sayitwithdiamonds @johnlewis Liverpool
✨@essenceno1uk @johnlewis Brent Cross
Go check them out in store or via their social channels and website.😊
#johnlewispopupshop #popupshopuk #supportsmallbusiness #smallbizowner #smallbizuk
How amazing does our beauty pop-up space look in John Lewis White City. ⭐️🤩
@jacqueline.organic have done a brilliant job in merchandising the space. Go and check them out for awesome skincare powered by nature’s most potent botanicals. 🍃
How amazing does our beauty pop-up space look in John Lewis White City. ⭐️🤩
@jacqueline.organic have done a brilliant job in merchandising the space. Go and check them out for awesome skincare powered by nature’s most potent botanicals. 🍃
Seen in store this week 👀
✨@megancrooktextiles @johnlewis Nottingham
✨@thirty6scents @johnlewis Cambridge
Go check them out in store or via their social channels and website.😊
#johnlewispopup #johnlewis #popupshop #smallbusinessuk #smallbizowner #smallbusinessowner
Seen in store this week 👀
✨@megancrooktextiles @johnlewis Nottingham
✨@thirty6scents @johnlewis Cambridge
Go check them out in store or via their social channels and website.😊
#johnlewispopup #johnlewis #popupshop #smallbusinessuk #smallbizowner #smallbusinessowner
What a great start to the week for @1990candles and their pop-up at @waitrose_canarywharf 🎉
Here is what they have to say: “THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart ❤️ to everyone who supported our 1st day at @johnlewis @jl_canarywharf with a purchase, a visit or just a smile! Now it’s time to start our DAY 2 and we can’t wait to meet you all.
Their pop up is ending this Sunday 1 October so anyone nearby make sure you visit between 10am and 7pm.
They have a special offer for you: BUY 2 CANDLES, GET ONE FREe 🕯️
Hope you have a brilliant rest of the week.
#supportsmallbusiness #smallbizowner #smallbusinessowner #popupshops #ukpopup #johnlewispopup #waitrose
What a great start to the week for @1990candles and their pop-up at @waitrose_canarywharf 🎉
Here is what they have to say: “THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart ❤️ to everyone who supported our 1st day at @johnlewis @jl_canarywharf with a purchase, a visit or just a smile! Now it’s time to start our DAY 2 and we can’t wait to meet you all.
Their pop up is ending this Sunday 1 October so anyone nearby make sure you visit between 10am and 7pm.
They have a special offer for you: BUY 2 CANDLES, GET ONE FREe 🕯️
Hope you have a brilliant rest of the week.
#supportsmallbusiness #smallbizowner #smallbusinessowner #popupshops #ukpopup #johnlewispopup #waitrose
NEW🎄Pop-Up at the Country Living Christmas Fairs with the special GBX pavilion.🎄
We have another exciting opportunity for brands to host a pop-up shop this Christmas!
We have a fantastic new partnership with the Country Living Christmas Fairs!
GBX will have its very own pavilion with a limited number of spaces at each of the Country Living shows in:
London: 8th - 11th November
Glasgow: 16th - 19th November
Harrogate: 30th November - 3rd December
The Country Living Christmas Fairs are where you`ll find a diverse range of some of the best products and produce ranging from British craft, homeware, fashion and accessories to food and drink, all brought together under one festive roof.
We`re inviting brands to come and pop-up as part of our small business community. This is another chance for you to reach a new audience, get real time product feedback and make sales.
📣Click on the link in bio to find out more information, register your brands and learn why you should pop-up. ⬆️
#countryliving #popupshops #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #ukpopuk #popupshop #smallbizowner #smallbiztips
NEW🎄Pop-Up at the Country Living Christmas Fairs with the special GBX pavilion.🎄
We have another exciting opportunity for brands to host a pop-up shop this Christmas!
We have a fantastic new partnership with the Country Living Christmas Fairs!
GBX will have its very own pavilion with a limited number of spaces at each of the Country Living shows in:
London: 8th - 11th November
Glasgow: 16th - 19th November
Harrogate: 30th November - 3rd December
The Country Living Christmas Fairs are where you`ll find a diverse range of some of the best products and produce ranging from British craft, homeware, fashion and accessories to food and drink, all brought together under one festive roof.
We`re inviting brands to come and pop-up as part of our small business community. This is another chance for you to reach a new audience, get real time product feedback and make sales.
📣Click on the link in bio to find out more information, register your brands and learn why you should pop-up. ⬆️
#countryliving #popupshops #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #ukpopuk #popupshop #smallbizowner #smallbiztips
Seen in store this week 👀
✨@gifts_by_azania @johnlewis Brent Cross - Natural soy wax melts
✨@brush_candy @johnlewis Reading - Beauty and Cosmetics
✨@graceemilydesign - @johnlewis Liverpool - building and skyline illustrations
✨@iwoofyouboutique @waitrose_canarywharf - dog accessories
✨@laleh_kamalian_art @johnlewis Trafford - award winning portrait artist
✨@olivier_leger @johnlewis Nottingham - artist with live painting in store
✨@evoke_eden @johnlewis Cambridge - earth conscious home fragrance
Go check them out in store or via their social channels and website.😊
#smallbusinesspopup #popupshopuk #johnlewispopup #popupshops #johnlewisretail #johnlewis #popupretail #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport
Seen in store this week 👀
✨@gifts_by_azania @johnlewis Brent Cross - Natural soy wax melts
✨@brush_candy @johnlewis Reading - Beauty and Cosmetics
✨@graceemilydesign - @johnlewis Liverpool - building and skyline illustrations
✨@iwoofyouboutique @waitrose_canarywharf - dog accessories
✨@laleh_kamalian_art @johnlewis Trafford - award winning portrait artist
✨@olivier_leger @johnlewis Nottingham - artist with live painting in store
✨@evoke_eden @johnlewis Cambridge - earth conscious home fragrance
Go check them out in store or via their social channels and website.😊
#smallbusinesspopup #popupshopuk #johnlewispopup #popupshops #johnlewisretail #johnlewis #popupretail #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport
