Sirius Buying Group has named Domestic Appliances Distributors (D.A.D) as its Distributor of the Year 2021.
Steve Jones, managing director of the buying group, presented the trophy to Adrian Gillman, group chairman of D.A.D.
Mr 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. 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.”
Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, D.A.D offers 24/7 online ordering, wide brand assortment, clear sales processes and dedication to the end-user.
Mr Gillman said: “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.”
Mr Jones added: “One of the many things I love about the KBB sector is the feeling of community and how the indie retailer is steadfast in its commitment and passion for quality products and service, supported by distributors like D.A.D.
“We need to harness and convey this level of skill and personal assurance to each and every customer, taking pride in our industry’s extensive knowledge and unique ability to design kitchen living spaces for the individual.”
The Sirius leadership team is preparing for a live virtual members meeting on June 21, ahead of its second digital conference, which goes live on June 24.
