Entering the UK or EU market presents significant opportunity — but it's also where many international brands make costly, hard-to-reverse mistakes. A structured approach from the outset makes all the difference.
The UK and EU retail environments are competitive, with established distributor networks, defined pricing expectations, and buyers who expect strong brand positioning from the outset. Success requires more than just a good product — it involves selecting the right route to market, aligning pricing with local expectations, and ensuring your brand is positioned correctly for UK and EU consumers.
Without this, businesses often struggle to gain traction or risk damaging long-term brand value through poor early decisions. Mistakes made at entry are expensive and slow to correct in both markets.
Greg works with brands to identify whether distribution, direct-to-retail, eCommerce, or a hybrid model is most appropriate based on the product and target audience. A key focus is ensuring distribution is set up correctly from the outset — territories clearly defined, partner overlap avoided, and commercial structures aligned for long-term growth in the UK and EU.
With access to an established UK/EU network across distributors, retailers, and industry contacts, Greg helps brands accelerate entry while significantly reducing risk.