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APPROVED BRAND LAUNCH PROGRAMME

Build Your Route into the UK Market


A structured market-entry programme for selected international and emerging brands seeking to establish, launch and grow in the UK.

Built by a UK distributor, with a pathway towards long-term distribution for brands that demonstrate the right commercial fit.


Is Your Brand Ready for the UK?

The programme is designed for established and emerging international brands with genuine products, commercial potential and an ambition to build a sustainable presence in the UK.

Consumer brands preparing for UK market launch

ESTABLISHED PRODUCT RANGE

Your products are developed, commercially available and ready to be assessed for the UK market.

UK market entry and brand launch strategy

UK MARKET POTENTIAL

Your brand has a clear proposition and the potential to compete within relevant UK retail, e-commerce or trade channels.

UK commercial growth and market development

READY TO INVEST IN GROWTH

You are prepared to commit the stock, resources and marketing support required to establish your brand in a new market.

UK brand partnership and distribution support

LONG-TERM AMBITION

You are looking to build a sustainable UK presence and are open to developing a longer-term distribution partnership.

How the Programme Works

1

APPLY

Submit your brand, product and commercial information for initial review.

2

ASSESSMENT

We assess your products, positioning, commercial proposition and potential fit for the UK market.

3

APPROVAL & PLANNING

Following assessment, selected brands are accepted into the programme and we agree the scope and route for UK market entry.

4

MARKET PREPARATION

We work through the agreed commercial, channel and launch requirements.

5

UK LAUNCH

Your brand launches through the agreed UK sales channels.

6

REVIEW & GROWTH

We review performance and, where there is a strong commercial fit, explore a longer-term distribution partnership.

Apply for the Approved Brand Launch Programme

Tell us about your brand and your plans for the UK market. Applications are reviewed individually and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the programme.


Company & Contact


About the Brand


UK Market Readiness


UK Ambitions & Commercial Commitment



Declaration & Application Terms


I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the company and brand named above.
I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance into the Approved Brand Launch Programme, appointment as a Core Trading UK distribution partner, or any particular commercial outcome.
I confirm that I have read the Core Trading UK Privacy Policy and understand that the information provided will be used to assess and respond to this application.

What happens next?

Your application will be reviewed by Core Trading UK. If your brand appears suitable for further assessment, we will contact you with the next steps. Further assessment and participation in the Approved Brand Launch Programme are subject to separate terms and applicable fees.