Built for buyers who need it right
Empire Times Ltd was founded to fix a problem every gift-shop buyer knows: too many suppliers, too many minimums, and never a straight answer on stock. We consolidated the categories a British retailer actually sells — souvenirs, confectionery, clothing, travel accessories, toys and premium gifting — into one account with one delivery.
We buy in depth, hold stock in the UK and price in sterling. That means no surprise landed costs, no eight-week lead times, and no chasing a container that has not left yet.
Three commitments
- Honest availability. If a line shows as in stock, it is physically in our building.
- Retail-ready quality. Everything is inspected, barcoded and packed to go straight onto your shelf.
- Fair trade terms. Transparent tiered pricing, low minimums for new accounts, credit terms for established buyers.
Sustainability
- Plastic-free outer packaging on all own-brand lines by the end of 2026.
- FSC-certified board and paper for cartons, hampers and gift boxes.
- Consolidated shipping to cut per-unit transport emissions.
Empire Times Ltd is registered in England & Wales, company number 15818794. Registered office: 15 Maple Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 3PF.