Free UK mainland delivery on trade orders over £500 — worldwide shipping available
Est. Southampton · Company No. 15818794

British gifting, supplied at trade.

Empire Times supplies independent retailers, visitor attractions, hotels and corporate buyers with hundreds of lines of London souvenirs, confectionery, clothing and luxury gifting — held in stock and shipped worldwide.

215+ Stocked lines
9 Categories
48h Typical dispatch
30+ Countries served
Low minimum orders Mixed cases from as few as 6 units per line.
48-hour dispatch Stocked lines leave our Southampton store fast.
Own-brand & bespoke Print, engrave and personalise on bulk runs.
Worldwide shipping Palletised freight and courier to 30+ countries.
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15818794 Registered in England
Why Empire Times

A trade partner, not just a price list


We hold stock in the UK, quote in sterling, and handle your paperwork properly — so you can order with confidence and get on with selling.

  • Real stock, real lead times. If it’s on the site, it’s in the building.
  • Tiered trade pricing. Better unit costs as your volumes grow.
  • Retail-ready packaging. Barcoded and shelf-presentable out of the carton.
  • Dedicated account manager. One named contact, not a ticket queue.
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Corporate & bespoke

Branded gifting, delivered on brief

Logo-printed merchandise, engraved keepsakes and custom hampers — designed, produced and shipped by one team. Minimums from 50 units.

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What our customers say


“Empire Times have been faultless. Lead times are honest, the packing is tidy and our souvenir margins have never looked better.”

RO Rachel OkaforBuyer, Thames Gift Co.

“We order for twelve hotel gift shops. One PO, one invoice, one delivery — it saves my team days every month.”

DW Daniel WhitcombeHead of Retail, Coastline Hotels

“The corporate hampers were branded, boxed and shipped inside a fortnight. Our clients thought we’d spent a fortune.”

PR Priya RamanMarketing Director, Halden & Co.