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5 Minutes With… Greats Awards 2019 Sponsor Gift Republic

With just over five weeks to go to The Greats 2019 awards – which take place on Wednesday May 15 at London’s Grosvenor House on Park Lane – GiftsandHome.net put Sam Wahid, managing director of Gifts Republic, sponsors of the Best Online or Mail Order Retailer of Gifts category, into the hot seat.

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What does it mean to you as a company to be sponsoring a Greats award again this year?

“It is an absolute honour to be sponsoring the Greats Awards for the fourth year running,” stated Sam. “We’re continually inspired by the innovation of the retailers in our sector, so it’s great to get a chance to support and encourage other creators.”

Above: In 2018, Sam Wahid, managing director of Gift Republic, sponsors of The Greats Best Online or Mail Order Retailer of Gifts category, was delighted to present Find Me A Gift’s Lena Gore, sales & marketing director, and marketing manager Sarah Hague, with a Greats trophy.
Above: In 2018, Sam Wahid, managing director of Gift Republic, sponsors of The Greats Best Online or Mail Order Retailer of Gifts category, was delighted to present Find Me A Gift’s Lena Gore, sales & marketing director, and marketing manager Sarah Hague, with a Greats trophy.

Can you tell us something ‘great’ that’s happening at Gift Republic at the moment?

“Gift Republic is an ever-growing, rapidly developing company. We are expanding globally, looking to create unique, fun gifts that bring smiles to our customers’ faces all over the world,” Sam highlights. “We are thought leaders in our industry, and strive to set exciting new trends and bring fresh ideas to the market each season.”

 

Above: A vinyl mug, among the fun products from Gift Republic, sponsors of The Greats Best Online or Mail Order Retailer of Gifts category.

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