Listening to ambition, then helping them grow
With over 150 stores nationwide, Easy Bathrooms is one of the largest bathroom and tile retailers in the UK. They’re experts in their sector and aim to provide an award-winning service to customers.
They were looking for someone who understood their business and could offer them funding that supported their plans.
Over the past few years, our team have really got to know the business and their operations, through face-to-face meetings and touring their new offices and nationwide distribution centre.
As Easy Bathrooms continues to grow rapidly across the UK, having a banking partner that understands our ambitions is critical.
The re-banking process with Santander was well managed and collaborative, providing us with structured facilities that align with our strategy.
We look forward to building a long-term partnership with Santander as we continue to scale the business.
Chief Finance Officer, Easy Bathrooms
So, when the time came to look for a new banking provider, we were already up to speed with their goals and ready to provide the support needed.
Through our in-depth knowledge of the business, we were able to offer them a Revolving Credit Facility and a Term Loan.
Increase workforce to
1,300
Increase showrooms by
25%
With this money they’re able to expand their number of showrooms in the UK by 25%. This will also increase the number of people they employ to over 1,300 by 2029.
They can continue enhancing their customers’ experience, investing in VR headsets in showrooms. This will help customers visualise their potential bathrooms. Plus, they can offer their customers more choice as they expand and enhance their product range.
They’re also able to focus on their online sales and advertising, to help them reach a wider audience.
We were also able to offer them foreign exchange management services. Meaning they can lock in rates and have more certainty when spending overseas. This will help them reduce their exposure to currency fluctuations.
We’re delighted that Easy Bathrooms has chosen Santander as its long-term banking partner to support the continued growth of the business.
Through a strong customer proposition and a well-executed expansion strategy, Easy Bathrooms has built a differentiated position in a competitive retail market.
The business focus on scale, operational discipline and customer experience underpins its ongoing success.
We’re proud to support Easy Bathrooms as it enters its next phase of growth.
Relationship Director, Santander
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