Oct 27, 2017

Compendium extends UK distribution with WIDDOP and Co.

Compendium, the company behind New York Times best-seller “What Do You Do With an Idea?” and other inspirational gift products, announced their partnership with WIDDOP and Co. to expand distribution to the United Kingdom.

This European partnership is a first for the Seattle-based company, whose reach extends across North America and Australia. Compendium will make its debut at WIDDOP’s January Product Preview in their showrooms, followed by the Spring Fair in February 2018.

“This partnership marks an exciting time for all of us at Compendium,” says Sales Director Carin Moore. “We’re thrilled to work with the talented team at WIDDOP and Co. to inspire a whole new audience with our products.”

Founded by William Widdop in 1883, WIDDOP and Co. is one of the largest suppliers of giftware and home accessories in the United Kingdom. They have over 7,000 products in their range and launch 3,000 new products every year. Their portfolio includes brands such as Disney, Studio Oh!, and Lucky Feather. WIDDOP and Co. offers customers a year-round showroom and the support of 12 regional representatives,

Stephen Illingworth, product development director at WIDDOP and Co., is enthusiastic about this new opportunity: “Gift books are a brand new product category for us at WIDDOP and Co. However, they complement our strong existing sentiment offer in the marketplace with a unique take on traditional giftware, bringing fresh designs and inspiring copy. The brand has already done incredibly well across the U.S. in several nationally recognized brands, and we hope to replicate that in the U.K.”