A Decade of Partnership: Celebrating 10 Years with Vinegar Hill Stores
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From a chance meeting at Top Drawer 2015 to a thriving 10-year partnership
Where It All Began - Top Drawer January 2015
It was January 2015 at Top Drawer, one of the UK's premier trade shows, when Beauty Scents first crossed paths with Vinegar Hill Stores. They were a growing retailer with 9 stores, and we were a small handmade candle company looking to expand our wholesale partnerships.
That initial meeting at Top Drawer would prove to be the beginning of one of our most treasured and enduring business relationships.
Growing Together Over the Decade
What makes this partnership truly special is how we've grown alongside each other. When we first shook hands at Top Drawer in 2015, Vinegar Hill had 9 stores. Today, they've expanded to an impressive 13 locations – a testament to their commitment to quality retail and customer service.
Professional Partnership, Refined Over Time
Our decade-long relationship has matured into a streamlined professional partnership built on:
Mutual Trust & Reliability: Ten years of consistent deliveries and quality standards that both businesses can depend on
Flexible Growth Support: As Vinegar Hill expanded from 9 to 13 stores, we've scaled our operations to meet their evolving needs
Proven Track Record: A decade of successful collaboration demonstrates our commitment to long-term retail partnerships
The Beauty Scents Range at Vinegar Hill's 13 Locations - 2025 Seasonal Collections
This year, Vinegar Hill has curated an expanded selection that showcases the breadth of our handmade collection across both seasons. When you visit any of their 13 stores, you'll discover our carefully planned seasonal offerings:
Spring/Summer Collection:
🤎 Vanilla & Coffee - Heart-shaped candles decorated with real coffee beans
🌸Lavender - Heart candles with wild flowers
🍓 Raspberry - Large heart candles with raspberry decorations
🌹 Champagne & Roses - Heart-shaped candles with rose buds
💜 Lilac - Small heart candles with enchanting floral fragrance
🌿 Verbena - Small heart candles with lemon decorations
🍋 Lemon Grass - Large heart candles with lemon decorations
🌺 Peony - Small candles with rose petals
🍓 Strawberry - Scented candles with red berries
Autumn/Winter Collection:
🍷 Mulled Wine - Our top autumn/winter seller! With star anise & red berries
🍊 Orange & Cinnamon - Another seasonal favorite! With shredded cinnamon sticks
🌺 Winter Poinsettia - Seasonal candles with hollyberry decorations
🌹 Champagne & Roses - Small pillar candles with rose petals
What Makes These Seasonal Ranges Special:
✨ Proven Bestsellers - Mulled Wine and Orange & Cinnamon are our top-performing autumn/winter scents
✨ Seasonal Authenticity - Real coffee beans, wild flowers, rose buds, star anise, red berries, and shredded cinnamon sticks
✨ Thoughtful Curation - Fresh, vibrant scents for spring/summer; rich, warming fragrances for autumn/winter
✨ Heart-Shaped Appeal - Beautiful heart candles perfect for gifting across all seasons ✨ Handmade Quality - Each candle individually crafted in our Peterborough workshop ✨ Natural Ingredients - Sustainable soy wax with authentic decorative elements
✨ Seasonal Authenticity - Real coffee beans, wild flowers, rose buds, star anise, red berries, and shredded cinnamon sticks
✨ Thoughtful Curation - Fresh, vibrant scents for spring/summer; rich, warming fragrances for autumn/winter
✨ Heart-Shaped Appeal - Beautiful heart candles perfect for gifting across all seasons ✨ Handmade Quality - Each candle individually crafted in our Peterborough workshop ✨ Natural Ingredients - Sustainable soy wax with authentic decorative elements
Find Beauty Scents Across England's Historic Towns
Vinegar Hill's 13 stores span some of England's most charming and historic locations. You can find our handmade Beauty Scents candles in these beautiful towns and cities:
South & South East England:
- Bath - Historic Georgian city famous for its Roman baths
- Chichester - Cathedral city in West Sussex
- Farnham - Historic market town in Surrey
- Henley-on-Thames - Picturesque riverside town in Oxfordshire
- Horsham - Market town in West Sussex
Home Counties & Hertfordshire:
- Berkhamsted - Historic market town in Hertfordshire
- Bishop's Stortford - Market town on the Hertfordshire-Essex border
- Hitchin - Medieval market town in Hertfordshire
Cotswolds & Central England:
- Cheltenham - Regency spa town in Gloucestershire
- Witney - Historic wool town in Oxfordshire
- Stratford-Upon-Avon (2 locations) - Shakespeare's birthplace in Warwickshire
West England:
- Marlborough - Market town in Wiltshire
- Shrewsbury - Medieval market town in Shropshire
Visit vinegarhill.co.uk to find your nearest location and discover their full range of quality home and lifestyle products.
What Makes This Partnership Special
Shared Growth Journey Watching Vinegar Hill expand from 9 to 13 stores while we've scaled our production and refined our processes has been incredibly rewarding. We've both stayed true to our core values while growing professionally.
Trust Built Over Time A decade in business relationships is significant. It represents countless successful deliveries, consistent quality, and the kind of mutual respect that can only be built over years of reliable partnership.
Quality-Focused Approach Both Beauty Scents and Vinegar Hill believe in quality over quantity. They understand that our handmade, eco-friendly soy candles aren't just products – they're carefully crafted experiences that transform spaces and create memories.
From Trade Show to Trusted Partner
That January 2015 meeting at Top Drawer was more than just a business introduction – it was the start of a partnership that has weathered market changes, business growth, and industry evolution. Today, with our team of 2 managing directors and 2 workshop assistants, we continue to serve Vinegar Hill with the same dedication that began at that trade show booth.
Looking Forward
As we celebrate this milestone, we're excited about the future. Our partnership with Vinegar Hill has taught us invaluable lessons about consistency, reliability, and the importance of building relationships that truly stand the test of time.
For other retailers considering stocking Beauty Scents candles, our decade-long success with Vinegar Hill – through their growth from 9 to 13 stores – demonstrates our commitment to:
- Consistent Quality – the same high standards, every order
- Reliable Delivery – professional timelines you can count on
- Scalable Partnership – we grow with our retail partners
Thank You, Vinegar Hill
To the team at Vinegar Hill Stores – thank you for that first handshake at Top Drawer 2015 and for ten years of incredible partnership. Watching you grow from 9 to 13 stores while maintaining your commitment to quality has been inspiring. Here's to many more years of partnership ahead.
Interested in stocking Beauty Scents candles in your store? With our proven track record and wholesale options available, we'd love to discuss how we can work together. Contact us to learn more about our B2B partnerships.
Ready to experience Beauty Scents quality for yourself? Visit any Vinegar Hill Store location at vinegarhill.co.uk or shop directly at beautyscentscandles.co.uk – and don't forget to use code 15%offFIRSTORDER for 15% off your first order!