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AAB Group · Distribution · Wholesale · Manufacturing · UK ↔ UAE
FMCG portfolio review meeting

FOR BRAND OWNERS

Your next
market, structured.

A dedicated B2B route for manufacturers and brand owners looking for distribution, wholesale representation and market development in AAB’s operating markets.

AAB GROUP · UK ↔ UAEDistribution · Wholesale · Manufacturing

DISTRIBUTE WITH AAB

From first review
to retail.

Every brand goes through the same structured review — not a generic enquiry inbox.

01

Portfolio review

Brand, products, current markets, pricing and proof of demand.

02

Market & channel fit

Identify where the proposition can sit within UK or UAE retail and wholesale.

03

Commercial route

Distribution scope, stock model, positioning and account strategy.

04

Operational setup

Import coordination, warehousing, fulfilment and stock readiness as applicable.

05

Sell-in & placement

Wholesale and retail development around the selected channels.

06

Market development

Replenishment, trade activity and continued commercial growth.

FMCG product and packaging development

BRAND PARTNER PORTAL

Submit your
portfolio.

Submit your details and portfolio directly by email — a member of the AAB team will follow up on distribution fit.

Routes to hello@aabgroup.co.uk

PARTNER FIT

The right brand.
The right moment.

AAB should not present itself as a generic submission inbox. The review process is designed around whether a brand has real evidence of demand and a credible route into the target market.

What strengthens a submission

  • Established product-market fit in at least one market
  • Clear SKU architecture and wholesale economics
  • Retail-ready packaging and product documentation
  • Evidence of sales, retail listings or meaningful consumer demand
  • Capacity to supply the market if distribution scales

What AAB reviews

  • Category and channel fit
  • Price architecture and retailer margin potential
  • Competitive positioning in the target market
  • Operational, compliance and import requirements
  • Launch potential and long-term repeat-purchase opportunity

PARTNERSHIP WORKFLOW

A review process,
not a promise.

Every brand should move through a consistent commercial assessment before any distribution commitment is made.

01

Submit

Brand, category, markets, portfolio and commercial information.

02

Assess

Market fit, channel opportunity, pricing and operational requirements.

03

Plan

Agree launch route, initial channels, stock model and responsibilities.

04

Launch

Move from onboarding into stock, sales, retail and replenishment.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before you
submit.

Keep the first conversation commercial and useful.

AAB can review both established and emerging brands, but the submission should demonstrate clear product-market fit, commercial readiness and a credible reason the target market is the next step.

Yes. You can apply for UK, UAE or both as target markets. The commercial route may still differ between the two markets.

AAB can coordinate market-entry and compliance requirements within its verified service scope. Specific authorities and services will be published once the operating details are confirmed.

DISTRIBUTION READINESS

Not every brand needs
the same distributor.

This is an enterprise qualification process. It shows what AAB needs to understand before a meaningful distribution conversation can start.

PARTNER
FIT
PRODUCT
PROOF
MARGIN
MARKET
01

Product-market fit

Review

Is the category, price point and proposition suitable for the target market?

02

Existing proof

Review

What does current retail, wholesale or consumer demand already demonstrate?

03

Commercial structure

Review

Are pricing, margin, MOQs and supply terms compatible with the intended channels?

04

Supply readiness

Review

Can inventory, documentation and production support a structured launch?

05

Market ambition

Review

Is the brand looking for UK, UAE or a phased dual-market route?

06

Long-term fit

Review

Does the opportunity make sense beyond the first shipment?

PREPARE YOUR SUBMISSION

Make the first review
commercially useful.

The portal can later accept files directly once hosting/backend choices are confirmed. The information architecture is already prepared for a serious portfolio review.

01 · COMPANY

Who you are

  • Company & brand details
  • Country of origin
  • Website / presentation
  • Primary contact
02 · COMMERCIAL

What is proven

  • Current markets
  • Existing retail presence
  • Price architecture
  • Indicative sales / volume context
03 · DISTRIBUTION

What you need

  • Target market: UK / UAE / both
  • Number of SKUs
  • Supply capability / MOQ
  • Distribution objective

Portfolio files, certificates and supporting documents can be sent by email alongside your submission.