Ralph Bentley In Search For British Makers and Crafters

WHITBY, U.K. - March 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Ralph Bentley, the luxury online department store, has announced ambitious supply chain plans for 2015 and beyond.

The company is actively seeking British makers of giftware and homeware products, including small items of furniture and quirky ornamental gifts for their growing customer base.

Taking inspiration from the likes of Etsy and Pinterest, the company wants to bring ‘commercial efficiency to traditional craft’.

“We’ve noticed through the power of Twitter, Pinterest and other social media, that there are a huge number of makers and crafters in the UK” says company founder Lawrence Walker “A lot of these crafters may struggle to combine marketing, creation, branding and distribution from their home or workshop and so Ralph Bentley want to offer that fully marketed and fully integrated platform to designers and manufacturers”

In return, the company hopes to create a one-of-a-kind curated experience for shoppers. Customers will still receive the high quality of service expected from a leading homeware brand but they will be purchasing products and gifts that have been made using traditional methods or traditional materials. Some of the products may even be singular, one-off giftware or homeware items that are completely exclusive to Ralph Bentley.

Ralph Bentley is encouraging ‘those who make’ to get in touch at RalphBentley.co.uk, where a member of the team will be quick to offer feedback on applications and suggestions for where the makers products can feature on the Ralph Bentley website.

About Ralph Bentley
Ralph Bentley is North Yorkshire based online only department store that offers a fully curated experience. Products are sourced from around the world and are chosen for their quirky appearance, likability or exclusivity.

The Ralph Bentley product range is ever growing and visitors can expect to see regular updates from the Ralph Bentley team as they continue their search to find ever more unique giftware and homeware for lovers of luxury.