Posted by Rachel Westall on 12 November 2024
Myself and my daughter Toni Le Gallez started the company. We'd both worked in the industry before and enjoyed being in a creative and rewarding environment. Owning our own business meant we could use our creative and business skills to bring new and innovative products to market for UK consumers
How has the company evolved?
We started buying and selling other business's old stock until we had some capital to start creating our own brands and distributing for other brands.
Talk us through your exclusive ranges!
We're exclusive UK distributors for:
Papercraft: Spellbinders, Pentart, Dawn Bibby Creations and our own Oakwood brand.
Needlecraft: Abris Art, Permin of Copenhagen, Jobelan Fabric, Decoline Tablecloth Kits, Bohin and our own Archer brand of haberdashery.
Working exclusively with Dawn Bibby for Dawn Bibby Creations range means we can bring a new range to customers every month that's inspiring and crested by Dawn. Dawn has over 25 year's experience in the papercraft industry and is one of the most recognisable figures in the world of TV crafting. We launch our new range every month on Create and Craft. It's also available on our website at www.oakwooddirect.co.uk
Hobby & crafts have boomed over the last two years! Have you noticed any new trends?
We find our customers would much rather spend a little bit more on high quality product that will last and have the desired creative outcomes.
How would you advise a retailer who is interested in stocking your ranges?
Please contact us. We can arrange for your local representative to call on you or we can discuss your needs/ questions over the phone and via our new website. Any new customer that registers on our site will receive copies of all the new releases and promotions.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
We believe the high quality of our product ranges and our attention to customer service. If you have any problems with our products or orders, you can email or call us and we'll try and solve them for you as quick as possible.
We visit Creativeworld in Germany.
What new products can we expect from you in the future?
There's plenty on the horizon! Dawn Bibby Creations continues to release a new range every month and Spellbinders release around three or four ranges every month.
Oakwood Archer Ltd
0115 965 3593
www.oakwooddirect.co.uk
