AGHA Welcomes SPLOSH

The story of Splosh goes back to 1999, when founders Michael and Kim Kendall started crafting handmade timber gifts and selling them at the local markets with the simple goal of creating fun products that enhance the homes and lives of décor lovers.

As the sales of the products started to grow, so did the business, with Splosh evolving into the leading designer, importer and wholesaler of giftware and homewares in Australia and New Zealand.

With Splosh a family business at its core, Kim and Michael handed over the reins in 2018 to their daughter and present Managing Director, Laura Colman, who has continued to expand Splosh’s wholesale customer network globally, worked to diversify the company’s product offering and range development, launched thriving wholesale and retail ecommerce channels and firmly establish a strong market presence, both in-store and digitally.

WHAT MAKES SPLOSH UNIQUE?

Splosh places fun and excitement at the core of everything we do and we believe this emanates through our team, the ranges we stock and the relationship we have with our customers. Our team of dedicated Area Sales Managers work directly in the field with our stockists, partnering with each and every one to help them grow their sales in-store through visual merchandising, providing strategic sales insights and stock management assistance. We also offer unparalleled digital resources on top of a seamless online ordering experience, providing everything that a customer would need to grow their sales both online and in-store.

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST SELLERS AND MOST POPULAR WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS?

Our customers love to see a blend between fresh takes on tried-and-tested homewares and gifting ranges and re-stocked WoodWick® sellers, on top of exciting new collections that cater to emerging market demands for pet products, lifestyle-focused concepts and seasonal arrivals. There has been an overwhelming response this year to Frank Barker, our newest pet range, as well as our highly anticipated Baby range that features sleek, silicone additions and for Winter, our SnuggUps® snuggly little slippers are a top hit with customers with their amazing designs for the whole family. Additionally, as the official exclusive distributor for WoodWick® Candles within Australia and New Zealand, we have seen this brand become a cult-favourite, remaining a top seller all year round in-store.

ANY FAVOURITE SPLOSH PRODUCT OR COLLECTION, AND IS THERE A STORY BEHIND IT?

This answer is sure to change with each and every person you ask, however, our team is incredibly proud of our recent launch of the 2022 Sip by Splosh range (which by the way, is disappearing fast so excuse our shameless plug and don’t miss out!). A sell-out range for last year, this year we extended the collection with enhanced designs and added additional styles.

WHY SHOULD RETAILERS CHOOSE TO STOCK PRODUCTS FROM SPLOSH?

In short, because they’re awesome (but don’t just take our word for it!). Our team makes it their personal mission to ensure our products are made from only the highest quality materials with a careful focus on detail. Splosh offers a blend of product categories, with each range that is designed inspired by product performance within the market and direct customer demand from our loyal stockists and designed in-house with the Australian consumer in mind. Splosh prides itself on providing competitive pricing, flexible order and payment arrangements, fast shipping and incredible customer support.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR RETAILERS AND BUYERS TO ATTEND MELBOURNE GIFT FAIR AND FUTURE AGHA GIFT FAIRS?

The Melbourne Gift Fair is going to be an amazing window of opportunity for retailers and buyers to gain full access to incredible brands, market leading insights and incoming industry trends. It provides the chance to explore, interact with and better understand the Australian retail industry at large and we can’t wait to be a part of it.

ANY NEW AND EXCITING PRODUCT OR COLLECTION LAUNCHES AT THE AGHA MELBOURNE GIFT FAIR?

We are so excited for you to see what we have in store for the Melbourne Gift Fair, but we are definitely not in the business of ruining surprises… Where’s the fun in that?

HOW HAS AGHA GIFT FAIRS HELPED YOUR BUSINESS?

Splosh is beyond excited to be partnering with AGHA for the first time ever for the Melbourne Gift Fair! With the world opening up again and consumer confidence slowly restoring as market conditions stabilise, it is such an amazing time for such an incredible Australian industry event that is designed to support and showcase homegrown businesses, big and small.

VISIT US AT STAND 703 & 716 FROM 30 JULY TO 3 AUGUST

REGISTER FREE NOW at melbournegift.com.au

Phone: 07 3805 4718 | Website: splosh.com.au | Email: hello@splosh.com.au