We are actively looking for new brands to add to our portfolio to bring to the UK and Ireland. Our current brands are as follows:
FAO Schwarz
The iconic US Toy Store can now be found in Selfridges Oxford Street, Manchester Trafford Centre, Birmingham as well as Online.
BigPiano
The iconic BigPiano made famous from the Tom Hanks movie “Big” is now available in the UK to hire and purchase for the first time.
Discovery
Discovery #Mindblown and Discovery Toy launched in Selfridges in 2018 and will be available in a number of established retailers throughout 2019.
Zippy
Zippy, the established childrenswear brand from Portugal will launch in the UK in 2019. The brand will be available through retail, wholesale and Online.
About Redlands Distribution
Redlands Distribution Limited vision is to be the leading international distribution and franchise operator for the UK and Ireland. We are actively looking for International Brands that are interested in entering the UK market.
We successfully launched FAO Schwarz pop-ups in Selfridges Oxford Street, Trafford Centre & Birmingham in November 2018. This was such a success that a 20,000sqft FAO Schwarz flagship is to open on the fourth floor in Selfridges Oxford Street in November 2019. See the press announcements in our news section!
The Discovery products have performed extremely well in Selfridges and will now be available across the UK in a number of established retailers throughout 2019. Discovery #Mindblown (STEM) range is gaining global recognition through its McDonald’s partnership. Redlands Distribution has the exclusive rights for the UK and Ireland and are excited by its potential. Feel free to look through the 2019 product catalogues on the Discovery page and contact us for more information.
The BigPiano was launched in Selfridges in November 2018. Since then it has been used at a number of high-profile events on a hire basis. The BigPiano can be hired on a daily basis and can create a memorable experience for its customers. Ideal for events at shopping malls to enhance customer experience.
Zippy is an established Portuguese childrenswear retail and wholesale chain. It has grown over the years across Spain and Portugal and is now in over 20 countries worldwide. This will be the first time it is available in the UK. Redlands are very excited about its launch in 2019. Watch this space to finds out where and when the first store will open.
The brands above have all happened in our first year of trading! We are constantly looking to expand our portfolio with complementary brands.
We are open to exclusive distribution deals and/or franchise deals.
Please send your company profile to franchising@redlandsretail.com to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you.
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