Whispering Smith Limited

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Whispering Smith Limited - overview

Established

1967

Location

Bury, -, UK

Primary Industry

Consumer Products

About

Whispering Smith Limited specializes in creating, importing, wholesaling, and distributing fashion apparel for men and women, offering a diverse selection of seasonal collections and ensuring immediate availability for retail partners worldwide. Whispering Smith Limited, founded in 1967, operates as a wholesaler and distributor of clothing, providing a range of seasonal collections. The company is led by CEO Brian King and has adapted its strategy to enhance supply chain efficiency. It maintains a global presence with headquarters in the UK, serving clients in over 240 countries.


Whispering Smith operates as a leading creator, importer, wholesaler, and distributor of clothing, offering a diverse range of fashion products tailored for both men and women. The company specializes in the manufacture of seasonal collections, leveraging a team of 25 designers who draw inspiration from current fashion trends and catwalk shows. Their extensive inventory, valued at over GBP 10 million, enables them to provide retail partners with in-season purchasing options without the need for long lead times. The company’s products are sold to a wide clientele, including industry-leading retailers and emerging brands across more than 240 countries, ensuring a broad market reach.


Additionally, they support their retail partners with flexible minimum order quantities (MOQs) and a wide selection of over 2000 products, available for immediate dispatch from their 500,000 sq ft warehouse. Whispering Smith generates revenue through B2B transactions, primarily by supplying their fashion collections to retail partners and wholesalers. The company operates a wholesale portal that enables clients to purchase items 24/7, facilitating a seamless ordering process. Clients typically place orders in varying quantities, with minimum orders starting at six units per carton and extending to 48+ units, depending on their wholesale needs.


The revenue structure is built on direct sales to retailers and brands, which are supported by dedicated account managers throughout the sampling, manufacturing, and delivery phases. By holding stock for immediate dispatch, the company enhances its service offering, ensuring that clients can quickly access popular styles, thereby driving consistent revenue through high-volume sales.


Primary Industry

Consumer Products

Sub Industries

Consumer Products

Website

www.whisperingsmith.com

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