Introduction

Gardners is a global leader in the wholesale supply of English language books, supplying the book trade via multiple routes to market.

• Independent and family owned since 1986
• We run a 24/7 operation 363 days per year, across 4 units
• An experienced management team supported by over 1000 trained sta?
• Operating from two UK facilities in Eastbourne and Norwich

We are a one-stop solution, our customers receive;

• ONE consolidated delivery
• ONE consolidated invoice
• ONE monthly payment for goods Fewer deliveries mean less boxes, less fuel consumption and an improved carbon footprint

Who we supply

• INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS We supply over 90% of independent booksellers in the UK, and thousands more globally.
• CHAINS. We trade with most major chains and their online platforms, including WHSmith and Waterstones
• ONLINE RETAILERS & MARKETPLACES We work with Amazon, Bookshop.org, Wordery and thousands of others including publishes websites.
• LIBRARY & SCHOOL SUPPLIERS. We work with group business such as Browns, Askwes & Holts and more in the UK and internationally.
• NON-TRADITIONAL RETAILERS & OFF THE PAGE. We work closely with key retailers such as Waitrose, RSPB, National Trust and Tate Gallery as well as many newspapers

Logistics

Ordering Models

We can be your complete stockist, or work with you to find the best solution to optimise your position in the supply chain.

If you choose to partner with us we can take your entire range meaning excess stock is minimised by customers being able to purchase everything from a single consolidated supplier. We can also sell singles where you may only be able to sell in packs.

How it happens

We can turn stock around from our goods-in process to despatch within four hours.

Our highly e?icient team, combined with stare-of-the-art technology o?er a quick and e?icient solution for getting books to customers.

We run a 24/7 operation 363 days a year, we despatch everything from a single order, to daily replenishment and even opening stock orders for new stores.

Range

Virtual Inventory / Print on demand

Working with partners such as CPI, we can make your entire inventory available to customers, showing a fast delivery option, with zero overheads.

Virtual Inventory has many advantages and aides a greener supply chain. There is no need to print copies and have them sitting around waiting to be ordered, they can be printed, and in a box to a customer within a few days. Or, we can stock lines and replenish direct from the printer, reducing all or some need to stock at a distributor.

Digital Products

Making your digital content available through Gardners simple packaged solution means your products can be delivered to our thriving global network of retailers, libraries and educational establishments. With access to more than 50 countries, your products can reach millions of end users every year.