DCS Group hits £350m
It’s been a remarkable year for DCS Group – our 30th anniversary has been a milestone like no other. As the UK’s leading distributor of household, health, and beauty products, we’re thrilled to announce that in 2024, we’ve achieved a monumental sales figure of £350 million for the first time. This achievement not only reflects our dedication and hard work but also underscores the trust and support of our valued customers and partners. Here’s to many more years of success and growth ahead!
Productive vs Busy: How DCS Are Working on an Age-Old Challenge
In logistics, we can calculate how long it will take to transport products from A to B and can build in robust contingency time based on reliable information. Yet, it seems to be so much more difficult to accurately plan time within other business functions. This is something we are looking at more closely in DCS - how can we make it easier for people to be productive?
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Technical Transfer – Starting on the Right Foot
Moving a product between suppliers is not always an easy process. At DCS we have transitioned many complex products to our factory. Here is a great example of how we can work in a fast and flexible manner to get your product into production and onto shelves so you can focus on growing your brand!
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Maximising Personal Care Sales in Convenience
8 in 10 Convenience retail consumers shop for snacks & drinks but only 1 in 10 shop for deodorants, haircare or skincare. Converting just 5% more shoppers into beauty and personal care (BPC) categories could be a £1.8m RSV opportunity.
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Why It's So Important to Find Time to Train in Sales
In the fast-paced world of sales, it can often be easy to forget the importance of regular and practical training to maintain an effective team across your company. DCS' Grainne Ridge explains how we find time to train at DCS.
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5 Reasons Why Fabric Conditioners Are So Much More Exciting Than You Think.
Why would anyone want to read a blog about the laundry category? In fairness, that’s a very good question, and if you’ve read this far you’re already doing well. But the category is more exciting than you might think.
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Driving Hand Gel Distribution During Covid
WHS Travel was approached with the idea of using one of its flagship stores to showcase the “Always Carry Carex” message in an impactful way whilst reaching the maximum amount of people possible.
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Exist Beautifully to Your Full Potential!
Since we started Women in Wholesale 7 years ago, our mission has been to Inspire, Support and Progress women working in our channel. This year, our theme ‘Be the best You’ underpins everything we stand for – however, there is an even better single word that encompasses our mission: Arete.
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Working Together to Create Period Equality
DCS alongside P&G have been working with PHS and the Department of Education to create period equality.
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