Derriere Equestrian WIN National SME FedEx Business Award
Derriere Equestrian Press Release 25th April
2016
FedEx Announces Winner of its First UK Small Business Grant
Contest Derriere Equestrian Wins Grant Contest to Support its Ambitions to Go
Global
Derriere Equestrian
have been crowned the overall winner by a judging panel of business experts,
Derriere Equestrian, a pioneering brand that fuses science
and technology to develop the perfect equestrian riding underwear, successfully
demonstrated a desire to grow and realise its international ambitions to become
a global company. The judging panel
included Joe Nellis, professor of Global Economy, Cranfield School of
Management at Cranfield University, Giles English, co-founder of Bremont, and
Brenda McWilliams-Piatek, vice president, Marketing and Communications, FedEx
Express.
“The judges were really impressed, especially as you’ve identified a
unique niche within the market and have successfully capitalised on this. It
seems there’s huge opportunity for Derriere Equestrian, and at FedEx we’re
pleased to help you continue your success”
Said Samantha Ingarfield ~ Marketing Specialist ~ FedEx Express Europe
Judges feedback: “A well-articulated, passionate and competent
company, Derriere Equestrian was the clear winner. Derriere Equestrian
successfully explained the market need for its product, as well as provided
strong proof points highlighting its growth within its niche market. Passion
and professionalism shone through and the brand clearly demonstrated its plans
to expand and how this will be executed. Providing substantial evidence in
support, Derriere Equestrian succinctly communicated how the investment would
benefit the brand and propel it further to international success.”
“The UK is awash with entrepreneurial spirit and optimism, with over
half of small businesses exporting”, said Brenda McWilliams-Piatek. “Small
businesses are the lifeblood of the British economy, and so we launched the
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest in the UK to support them achieve their
global aspirations. The number of small
businesses who entered the competition was staggering, and the judging panel
and I were highly impressed by the creativity and dynamism the entrants
demonstrated—choosing the winner was no easy feat. While the contest showcased innovative small
businesses across the country, we hope it’s showed there is a world of
opportunity out there and has inspired other small businesses and aspiring
entrepreneurs to become the global brands of tomorrow.”
Claire
Galer Managing Director of Derriere Equestrian says “We are absolutely over the moon
to have won the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest 2016. This is the most
fantastic achievement and win for Derriere Equestrian. AMAZING news! We cannot
reiterate our gratitude and thanks to FedEx enough, this has come at the most
perfect time for the business. Our export trade has endless opportunities, the
business model to date has proved both successful and fast growing. Our product
range is sought after by horse riders all over the world; with the efficacy,
style and quality of the products being outstanding. Riders love them! With the
growth into the wider sporting market and the launch of the Derriere Equestrian
Sports Bra, we are so incredibly grateful to FedEx for supporting us and
ensuring we have the added value of their services and grant injection into the
business. We launched Derriere Equestrian in 2014 and now see sales of our
products through 29 countries into 112 Equestrian Retailers. The launch of the
new products combined with the high demand of the garments, sees Derriere
Equestrian well placed for expansion into the wider sporting markets around the
world. Our underwear really is quite something. A brand we are proud of, that
we love and have big ambitions for”
Established
in the U.S. in 2012, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest was this year
rolled out in European countries for the first time, including Germany, France
and the UK. Open to all small businesses
employing between one and 99 employees, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
recognises innovative and ambitious brands that are looking to advance to the
next level of their growth.
About FedEx Express
FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation
company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and
territories. FedEx Express uses a global
air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a
definite time and date with a money-back guarantee.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business
services. With annual revenues of $49
billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating
companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the
respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and
trusted employers, FedEx inspires its 340,000 team members to remain
“absolutely, positively” focused on safety, the highest ethical and
professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.
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