Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Gift Card & E-Gift Solutions Provider
Hemingways is a specialist e-commerce, sales, and distribution company with a heritage dating back to 1919. We pride ourselves on offering innovative solutions for brands, retailers, and consumers through our expertise in gift cards, digital vouchers, and confectionery distribution. Our operations span the UK and international markets, serving over 30 major retail brands with tailored e-gifting platforms and technical solutions. With ISO27001 accreditation and a team of over 170 professionals, we combine decades of retail experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver secure, scalable services. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our BRC Storage & Distribution AA accreditation and Cyber Essentials certification, ensuring reliable data management and customer care.We operate dedicated consumer and corporate sites, including Voucher Express and Cadbury Gifts Direct, while supporting global brands through our white-label e-commerce platforms. Our technical division, Bliss Systems Ltd, provides SaaS solutions for gift card management and customer service portals, enhancing efficiency for retailers worldwide. Hemingways remains an independent, family-rooted business, consistently ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the Yorkshire region. We actively contribute to community initiatives, supporting charities like Macmillan Cancer Support and Simon on the Streets, while advancing sustainability measures to reduce our environmental impact.
Services
Gift Card Distribution
Confectionery E-Commerce
Technical Platforms
Fulfilment Services
Loyalty Schemes
International E-Gifting
Pre-Pay E-Commerce
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in retail gifting and distribution.
- Our ISO27001 certification ensures robust data security and management.
- We provide bespoke technical platforms for gift card and e-commerce solutions.
- Our international reach spans 17 countries with localized payment systems.
- We operate dedicated customer service teams for white-label retail platforms.
Associations and certifications
- ISO27001
- BRC Storage & Distribution AA
- RSQS
- Cyber Essentials
Services
Gift Card Distribution
We distribute physical and digital gift cards for over 30 major UK and international retail brands. Our services include trade discounts, bulk delivery, and white-label solutions for corporate and consumer markets. Clients benefit from secure integration with retail systems and dedicated customer support.
Confectionery E-Commerce
We manage e-commerce platforms for branded confectionery, including Cadbury Gifts Direct and Green & Black's. Our services cover wholesale and consumer sales, with customisable hampers and corporate gifting options. Operations utilise food-grade warehousing and nationwide distribution networks.
Technical Platforms
Our Bliss Systems division develops SaaS platforms for gift card management, customer service portals, and loyalty schemes. These solutions integrate with major processors, support multi-currency transactions, and offer real-time reporting for retailers and corporate clients globally.
Fulfilment Services
We provide end-to-end fulfilment, including warehousing, pick-pack-despatch, and assembly for brands in confectionery, cosmetics, and promotional goods. Our 60,000ft facility in North Yorkshire supports high-volume orders with GDPR-compliant data handling and logistics.
International E-Gifting
Our VEX API enables instant digital voucher distribution across 17 countries. Services include multi-language e-commerce sites, currency conversion, and compliance with local payment regulations, supporting retailers in Europe, North America, and Australasia.
People
Andrew Johnson
Group Managing Director
Andrew leads Hemingways' strategic growth, focusing on technological innovation and international expansion. With over two decades in retail and e-commerce, he drives partnerships with major brands and oversees the integration of secure, scalable platforms.
Mike Johnson
Group Chairman
Mike provides governance and long-term vision for Hemingways, leveraging his extensive experience in family-owned business leadership. He champions corporate responsibility initiatives and sustainability efforts across the organisation.
Lydia Morrison
Sales & Marketing Director
Lydia oversees sales strategy and brand promotion, managing relationships with over 35 retail partners. Her focus on client engagement has expanded the company's white-label e-commerce offerings and corporate gifting solutions.
Chloe Ryle
HR Advisor
Chloe supports talent development and workplace culture at Hemingways. She manages recruitment for roles in e-commerce, IT, and logistics, ensuring alignment with the company's growth and values.
Paul Michael Groom
Senior Systems Support
Paul ensures technical reliability for Hemingways' SaaS platforms, supporting gift card management and customer service portals. His work maintains system uptime and security compliance for global retail clients.
Questions
What services does Hemingways offer?
We specialise in gift card distribution, confectionery e-commerce, technical platforms, and international e-gifting solutions for brands and retailers.
How long has Hemingways been in business?
We were founded in 1919 and have grown into a leading distributor of retail gifting products and technical solutions.
Do you operate internationally?
Yes, our services reach 17 countries, including the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are ISO27001 certified and hold BRC Storage & Distribution AA, RSQS, and Cyber Essentials accreditations.
