Bazaar Group Expands International Footprint with Opening of a European Manufacturing and Fulfilment Centre

Bazaar Group, a UK market-leading soft seating manufacturer headquartered in Northumberland, has strengthened its international business with the opening of a Hamburg-based distribution centre focussed on fulfilling the growing online requirements of European consumers.

Following the £10m private equity investment from Comhar Capital in 2021 the business has developed an exciting European growth plan. The European manufacturing and fulfilment centre is the culmination of months of planning.

The new 35,000 square foot Hamburg hub will provide a highly effective fulfilment and customer services operation bringing Bazaar’s market-leading designs, consumer value proposition and delivery times to European consumers.

Established in 2005, the business has thrived by focussing upon combining quality, on-trend design, and manufacturing with a highly effective fulfilment and customer service operation. Employing 61 people across a range of disciplines, the Bazaar Group is an award-winning business both regionally and internationally.

The group has grown rapidly over the past 17 years and is a key partner of large ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and Wayfair. Complementing this has been the growth in its own eCommerce websites, that showcase its range of soft seating in-house designs.

This expansion into new territories further strengthens Bazaar Group’s position as a market-leading manufacturer and eCommerce retailer of soft furnishings.

Commenting upon the Germany launch, Mark Dolder, CEO of the Bazaar Group said: “I am delighted with the way the team has overcome several complex issues to secure an excellent site and commence trading in an extremely short timeframe. This achievement stands us in good stead to capitalise on further strategic opportunities to fuel our high growth ambitions.”

Bazaar Group Independent Director, Andy Atkins, added: “In delivering a class-leading facility in Europe and embedding our values and culture at the new site, the expanded team are successfully fulfilling our strategic goal of becoming a genuinely European furnishings business."

Craig Wilkinson, Managing Director of Comhar Capital, said: “Since its formation, Bazaar Group has developed a strong following from consumers in Europe. Our new manufacturing and fulfilment facility in Hamburg will enable us to better serve their needs and at the same time boost our efforts to grow and nurture new consumer relationships. This is a hugely significant and very exciting step for the business.”

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­About Bazaar Group

Established in 2005, the Bazaar Group continues to operate from its headquarters in Cramlington, Northumberland. The group has grown rapidly over the past 17 years and is a key partner of large ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, eBay and Wayfair.

Product and business information can be found at: www.bazaar-group.com or direct to marketing@bazaar-group.uk

About Comhar Capital

Comhar Capital (pronounced ‘core’), is a company focused upon providing direct capital investment for businesses run by forward-thinking, growth-orientated owner-managers.

Meaning ‘partnership’ in Gaelic, Comhar prefers to work hand-in-hand with business owners to help improve a company’s outlook, opportunities and growth prospects.

Comhar founders are Neil Armstrong and Craig Wilkinson. Neil is a highly experienced business leader and entrepreneur, who currently leads United Living Group whilst holding a number of other non-executive positions. Craig has been investing in, financing and supporting growing companies for more than 20 years, most recently with LDC (the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group) where he took the Lloyds mid-market investment business to Asia.

Further information can be found at: www.comharcapital.co.uk/or via enquiries@comharcapital.co.uk