Robinson Young

Robinson Young is a UK-based importer and distributor of personal care and household products that was founded by David Robinson and Sheila Elton in 1972. Robinson Young is not only a distributor but also helps foreign brands enter the UK market through branding and marketing strategies. 

In 1998, Robinson Young has classified the company into 4 distinct divisions:

• Household 

• Healthcare 

• Catering

• Stationery

Robinson Young distributes to convenience stores, discount retailers, online retailers, wholesalers, pharmacies, food service operators, etc. Concerning pharmacies, there is a specific sales team that is specialised in handling all the major pharmacies. 

Robinson Young achieves an annual turnover of around € 44 million and according to the current managing director, Michael Robinson, the turnover increases of 5% each year. 

Robinson Young won the Tesco Award for Healthcare’s Own Label Supplier of the year in 2005 and the Landmark Award for the Non-Food Supplier of the year in 2015. Robinson Young marked history by becoming the first distributor to win the Wholesale Supplier of the Year as well. 

The company distributes products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: oral care, fragrances, face care, hair care, etc.

• Household: products such as (but not limited to) laundry and cleaning products

The brands distributed by the company include Triple Dry, Soft & Gentle, Man Cave, Zoflora, etc. 

Robinson Young also develops private label products for its different categories. 

The business operates 2 warehouses in the UK which are both located near London. The warehouses have a total storage area of 125000 sq.ft. and can accomodate 20000 pallet stations. The warehouses have acquired the ISO 9001: 2015 certificate. 

Robinson Young is also concerned with environmental issues and works with manufacturers who take measures in relation to the environment. The company does its best to minimise waste and look for ways to apply recycling techniques to Robinson Young. Furthermore, the company also has a strong sense of ethics concerning employees, partners and employees as well.