Client: Bathstore

Bathstore is a great success story. From an original concept of 'Simply Bathrooms' which offered customers great style and specialist knowledge at an affordable price, the company has grown in size, service, products and profitability over nearly 20 years.

Today, Bathstore is the UK's leading specialist bathroom retailer - a reflection of how they are continuing to offer great style and value alongside the highest level of consultancy advice.

1992:

• First store opened, operating as Simply Bathrooms

1997:

• First distribution centre opened in Hackbridge - 20,000 sq ft
• Began sourcing and designing their own exclusive products

1999:

• Rebranded as Bathstore.com
• Operate more than 10 stores

2003:

• Become part of the Wolseley Group
• Operated more than 60 stores

2006:

• Opened a distribution centre in Didcot - 260,000 sq ft
• Rebranded as Bathstore
• Opened new Head Office in Watford

2007:

• More than 160 stores nationwide (126 owned stores, 38 franchise stores)
• Shortlisted for Retail Award 'Speciality Retailer of the Year'

Two distribution centres allowed them keep all core products in stock

2008:

• Moved distribution network from 2 distribution centres to 1 outsourced to DHL

Today:

• The UK's leading specialist bathroom retailer
• 500 people working for Bathstore 

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