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Damart and AIS | A Powerful Partnership

Written by Evie Bowers
Published on 27 Aug, 2024

Associated Independent Stores are pleased to announce Damart as a new Member and Supplier.

Associated Independent Stores (AIS) welcomes Damart as both a new Member and Supplier.  

Damart, world renowned thermal clothing experts, and retailer of stylish ladies fashion and comfortable essentials, as well as lingerie, footwear, menswear and home wear, have joined forces with AIS as both a Member and a Supplier to our thriving network of independent retailers. Particularly known for their unique, manmade fibre Thermolactyl – used in their signature underwear range - Damart have over 10m customers and are now keen to grow their community and join the AIS family. 

AIS’s Interim Director of Fashion Devlin Lindeque, said 

“We’re delighted to have Damart join AIS both as a Supplier and a Member. They have a fantastic offering for our existing fashion Member’s, but also, they will have access to our global supplier network, to enhance their offering to their customer base. This offering includes our very own womenswear label, First Avenue – a brilliant, exclusive range that offers quality and style to the modern mature woman, at great value”.  

Alison Fisher, Head of Merchandise, Damart, commented 

“At Damart we saw a clear synergy between our offer and the customers of AIS retailers. Our AIS partnership will bring the Damart Brand to a wider customer base.  Full of inspiring looks, our collections feature so much more than our renowned Thermolactyl underwear. Flattering dresses, beautifully fitting blazers, comfy cotton T-shirts, nightwear and everyday jeans are just part of our best-selling selection.  We offer a great range of sizes, in a variety of leg lengths and adjustable waists for the perfect fit. And it all comes back to feeling comfortable, without compromising on style.” 

Alyson Taggart, Director of Product and Publications, added 

“At Damart our customer always comes first, and we always strive to offer them choice and value in all areas. We decided to join up with AIS as we felt the brands they partner with and their own First Avenue label would resonate with our loyal customers and offer them more great quality products that complement our own outstanding offer!” 

 
Interested in becoming an AIS Supplier? 

If you are interested in becoming a preferred supplier and want to be part of the UK and Ireland’s leading buying group for fashion, home, and leisure for independent retail, just complete the Become an AIS Supplier form to start your journey 

 

Interested in becoming an AIS Member? 

Take advantage of our exclusive Member offers by becoming part of the AIS family. To find out how you can become a Member of AIS, complete the Become an AIS Member form for more details. 

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