Group Purchasing
Tillington buying teams are split by category and led by some of the most respected and experienced buyers in the business. Product recommendations are made to the Senior Principals and the resulting distribution for the chosen products across the Tillington Group ensures that those products are available to the country’s most discerning gardeners.
Volume rebates, alongside advertising in the Beautiful Garden, Summer and Christmas magazines, encourage the centres to get behind listed products to drive business forward. Whether launching a new product innovation, or maintaining the success of trusted favourites, a product listed by the Tillington buying team is likely to be a winner.
The Tillington buying teams regularly share tips and best practice to ensure members learn from each other, and that supplier products enjoy the best possible execution on the shop floor.
The Group establishes clear supply agreements to ensure fair and transparent terms between suppliers and members.
Overall aim
The Tillington Group comprises 11 of the most respected and famous Garden Centre businesses in the UK. Comprised entirely of family-owned businesses, the Group has existed for almost 30 years with the aim of bringing the best ideas and great value to millions of gardening households across the country.
Embracing the Christmas period, as well as Spring and Summer Gardening the Group uses its combined clout to ensure the very best products and services are available in its stores.
In addition, the Group shares best practice across all management disciplines, to ensure each member operates efficiently and innovatively. By pooling knowledge and buying clout, all Tillington Group Members deliver an outstanding shopping experience, whilst retaining their own unique identities.
