Direct News
The Direct Company gets close and personal
18th April 2010
Threesomes, speed dating and connubial bliss were out in the open as the Direct Company went upfront about the importance of togetherness with its suppliers at the Direct Away Day (14th April, Stratford on Avon). Mr & Mrs, three-minutes quickie interviews and an orgy of awards made for a breathless day's entertainment at the annual get together between the trade association-owned buying group and its suppliers.
While no-one went home empty handed, six happy companies and one lucky individual went home with more than just a smile on their faces. The award winners were:
Most Promising Newcomer
Winner: EPE International
Finalists: Churchill China, Dartington Crystal
Best Turnover Growth
Winner: Rayware
Finalists: Culpitt, CPC, Groupe SEB
Best Marketing: Hardware, DIY, Garden & Pet
Winner: CPC
Finalists: Draper Tools, LG Harris
Best Marketing: Cookshop & Housewares
Winner: Zwilling J.A Henckel
Finalists: Bodum, EPE International
Direct Diamond Supplier of the Year Award: Cookshop & Housewares
Winner: Dexam
Finalists: Eddingtons, Horwood
Direct Diamond Supplier of the Year Award: Hardware, DIY, Garden & Pet
Winner: Jegs Electrical
Finalists: LG Harris, Toolstream
Special Award
Special award in recognition of Commitment to The Independent: Martin Gibbons, Jegs Electrical
