INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Below The Belt
Sol Retail warehouse
“What really stands out is the clarity of Sol Retail’s mission: to make international e-commerce easier, faster and more effective for health, beauty and wellness brands, and to do all this without compromising on quality or customer service”
The Bluebeards Revenge
where we put our money and I think that’s helped us stay nimble and ahead of the game in a really competitive space.” Giving back Despite its commercial success, Sol Retail remains deeply rooted in upholding community values. The company has donated over £500,000 of unused or surplus stock to The Lewis Foundation, a Midlands charity that supports adult cancer patients with essential care and gift packages, and continues to support local food banks and seasonal campaigns like Northamptonshire’s Mother Christmas appeal. It also plays an active role in the wider UK business ecosystem, contributing to key national programmes including the Department for Business and Trade, the Scale-Up Programme from
Innovate UK and SEMLEP (South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership). “We couldn’t have done this without the people around us,” Barry explains. “The local community has been a big part of our journey, so it feels right to give back where we can and hopefully, we’re showing others what’s possible too.” The future of UK e-commerce Sol Retail’s recent inclusion in the FEBE Growth Top 100, alongside its King’s Award win, signals that this Northampton-based powerhouse is one of the brightest rising stars in the UK business landscape. With a bold vision to reach £50 million in turnover by 2027, international expansion well underway, and a tech-first infrastructure built for scale, Sol Retail is showing the world just how far British businesses can go when they blend innovation with integrity. Even more than this, what really stands out is the clarity of Sol Retail’s mission: to make international e-commerce easier, faster and more effective for health, beauty and wellness brands, and to do all this without compromising on quality or customer service. As British business seeks to strengthen its global standing, stories like Sol Retail’s offer inspiration for other organisations, showing just what’s possible with a determined vision and a commitment to excellence at every step of the way.
King’s Awards reception
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