July 23, 2025 Industry news
Product Guru's Huddles are boutique events that bring innovative brands face-to-face with leading retailers. They provide guaranteed, in-person meetings with top UK retail buyers and are a great way to engage with retailers in your sector. Previous Huddle buyers have included; Sainsburys, Lloyds Pharmacy, Boots and Harvey Nichols.
In partnership with Product Guru, we're pleased to offer our members the chance to win an opportunity to showcase your products at one of the upcoming Huddles in Birmingham:
- Skin and body care - 23 September 2025
- Candles and home fragrance - 24 September 2025
Nourished caught my eye at a Product Guru event. I was familiar with the brand after ordering personalised stacks direct to my home, but I was not aware of the great all-round range of stacks and single packs which would be an ideal fit for a convenience, impulse purchase."
Caroline Forsyth-Ball
Buyer, Co-op
How to apply
To win a ticket to either the skin and body care or the candles and home fragrance Huddle, simply complete the application form by midnight on 1 September 2025.
The winners will be selected by Product Guru. If your brand is chosen, you will contacted by email via GS1 UK to advise how to claim your ticket.
This opportunity is available exclusively to GS1 UK members only, click here for the full terms and conditions.
Application form
We are continually inspired by the success stories from our Huddle events. It's amazing to see brands and buyers prioritising these dates for connection and collaboration. It's thrilling to watch entrepreneurs succeed, expanding their reach and uncovering new market opportunities. Our events foster an environment for meaningful connections and growth."
Simon Coyle
CEO, Product Guru
How Huddles work
All attendees get their own dedicated space to showcase their brand and products along with the chance to meet with buyers from each major retailer and deliver an eight-minute pitch.
Each buying team will have instant access to your brand and product information via the Product Guru platform, allowing them to take notes, request samples, schedule follow-up meetings and share and discuss your brand with the other members of their buying team.
You will even have the ability to continue these conversations going forward and share brand updates with buying teams via the platform.
