Celebrating 25 Years of Something Different

We at Something Different Wholesale are thrilled to be celebrating our 25^th anniversary this year! This milestone is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality products and services, innovation and customer satisfaction. We are so grateful for the relationships we have built and the milestones we have achieved.

Over the last 25 years, Something Different has grown from a small venture into a leading name in the wholesale giftware industry. Our CEO and founder, Jane Wallace-Jones, began Something Different as a car boot sale in the early 1990s. With a keen eye for giftware and a passion for great service, Jane started selling goods at a local car boot sale before moving on to the world of daily markets, occupying units in several locations across South Wales.

Pictured above: The Something Different Team in 2014

Pictured above: The Something Different Team at Tradeshow in 2017 and 2020

As time passed, Jane developed an interest in becoming a wholesaler, and in 1999, she took on a 5,000 square foot warehouse. Jane bought stock in bulk from other importers and manufacturers, held it in the warehouse and used it to supply her chain of market stalls. The Something Different website was also launched in 1999, being the first ecommerce business in its field. It was an overnight success, and the business began to experience rapid growth.

Pictured above: The Something Different Tradeshow Van

Today, we’re recognised as one of the largest giftware suppliers and importers in the UK, stocking over 3000 products in multiple warehouses and supplying over 25,000 customers worldwide. From the very beginning, our mission is to provide retailers with a wide array of unique, high-quality products to suit customers of all interests. We have a fantastic in-house creative team who design 80% of our products and a team of buyers work closely with our trusted supply chain to bring you unique products at the most competitive prices.

We have achieved a lot over the years including expanding our warehouse space, employing 81 members of staff, launching a dropship website, improving our sustainability efforts, offering 7-day dispatch, and so much more. As well as over 25 years of experience in the industry, we offer:

• No minimum order policy
• Same day dispatch on all orders placed by 4pm
• Free Mainland UK delivery on orders over £50
• Worldwide delivery options
• Orders delivered 7 days a week
• Over 3000 products in stock
• Hundreds of exclusive products designed in-house
• An easy-to-use website with 10% discount for first orders placed with code FIRST10
• Experienced and friendly customer service team rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot
• Dropshipping service via our Something Different Connect website

Pictured above: The Something Different Team in 2024

We would like to thank our loyal customers who have chosen Something Different as their go-to supplier over the years. Without your continued support, we would not be where we are today. We would also like to thank our new customers. We are grateful to have you join us on this journey and we are committed to providing you with the highest quality products and services. We look forward to building a strong and lasting relationship with you.

Over the next 25 days we will be celebrating our 25^th anniversary with our team, as well as offering you BIG savings, prizes, and exciting content. Thanks again for your support and enjoy the celebrations to come!

From The Something Different Team 💜