British Wool held its 65th Annual Conference last week in Bradford. The conference focused on two key areas: increasing value per kilo and improving operational efficiency. Some of the projects delivered so far include:
New tactical approach to structuring auctions, allowing trends and buying patterns to be analysed ahead of each sale. This has helped to support prices.
A new office in Shanghai, China, which opened in October 2018, designed to support local marketing and allow British Wool to penetrate new markets.
Ongoing marketing of British wool as a distinct quality fibre, explaining its unique features and benefits in a way that is relevant to each product range. This activity is delivered through retailers, consumer facing digital advertising channels, and at carefully selected consumer focused shows such as Grand Designs.
Delivery of a £600,000 labour cost saving during the 2017 season.
