Something Different (Europe) Ltd, a specialised clothing and gifts distributor based in Bridgwater, has donated £3,000 of complimentary retail stock to Twycross Zoo.
This has enabled Twycross Zoo to ‘get back on their feet’, with a complete selection of Protect merchandise to stock in their newly reopened gift shop. Helping to raise funds for the zoo and the animals, during these difficult times.
Andy and Eve, retail team staff at Twycross Zoo, said: “We want to send a special thanks to Something Different Limited, for sending us £3,000 of free retail stock to help our conservation charity survive. In just one week, we have already sold £521.77 worth of products, which has all gone towards protecting our 57-year-old zoo’s future.” 
Donations of stock is a great way to help fellow suppliers and business who are battling financially due to COVID-19. Alfred van Pelt, Managing Director of Something Different, added: “We decided to help Twycross as one of the many zoos which are struggling financially in the current climate. I would urge fellow suppliers to please try and do their bit, too. None of us can help every zoo on our own, but if everyone works together, we can help every zoo.”
Having been open for most of the general lockdown period, Something Different has been working hard to fulfil the needs of retailers, by helping to kit out visitor attractions and stores with merchandise.
In order to help shops re-establish themselves and replenish their stock, Something Different has been running special offers across a large selection of their products, have been helping to encourage the use of face coverings with a wide variety of face masks carried and, not forgetting, sending out some very generous donations too along the way.
Anyone who would like to learn more about the Protect endangered species collection, or would like to see if Something Different can help with their retail needs, please visit the Something Different website www.somdiff.com for further details.
Alternatively, Something Different’s special offers section is also a great way to find some fantastic products for your store, with up to 70% OFF the standard wholesale price: www.somdiff.com/en/specialoffers.asp
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