Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Gift Card & E-Commerce Solutions Provider
Hemingways Marketing Services Marketing Services is a specialist e-commerce, sales, and distribution company with over a century of heritage in retail innovation. Founded in 1919, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver bespoke solutions for global brands. Our operations span gift card distribution, confectionery e-commerce, technical platforms, and international e-gifting, supported by ISO27001 accreditation and a commitment to quality standards. With a team of over 170 professionals, we manage end-to-end services from our UK headquarters and international offices in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Australia. Our portfolio includes iconic brands like Cadbury Gifts Direct, Voucher Express, and VEX Rewards, serving corporate and consumer markets with trade discounts, bulk fulfillment, and loyalty programs.As one of Yorkshire's fastest-growing private companies, we prioritize sustainable practices and community initiatives, partnering with charities like Macmillan Cancer Support. Our technology division develops SaaS platforms for gift card management and customer service portals, ensuring seamless integration for retailers worldwide. Backed by accreditations such as BRC Storage & Distribution AA and Cyber Essentials, we guarantee secure, scalable solutions. Hemingways Marketing Services Marketing Services remains independently owned, blending tradition with innovation to connect people with brands across 17 countries.
Services
Gift Card Distribution
Confectionery E-Commerce
Technical Platforms
Fulfilment Services
Loyalty Schemes
International E-Gifting
Pre-Pay E-Commerce
VEX Gift Cards
Corporate Sales
Digital E-Gift Champions
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of retail innovation experience in gifting and confectionery.
- Our ISO27001 certification ensures top-tier data security and management practices.
- We operate in 17 countries with dedicated international e-gifting platforms.
- Our team handles 250m+ in annual turnover across 35+ major retail brands.
- We provide bespoke technical solutions with cloud-based gift card management systems.
Associations and certifications
- ISO27001
- BRC Storage & Distribution AA
- RSQS
- Cyber Essentials
Services
Gift Card Distribution
We distribute physical and digital gift cards for over 35 major UK and international retailers. Our B2B corporate service offers trade discounts on bulk orders, with free next-day delivery and white-label transactional websites. Clients include IKEA, Primark, and Marks & Spencer, with options for personalized corporate gifting and incentive programs.
Confectionery E-Commerce
As official distributors for Cadbury and Green & Black's, we operate Cadbury Gifts Direct - the UK's premier chocolate gifting service. Our food-grade warehouses handle bulk corporate orders and personalized hampers, with exclusive lines including the original Giant Selection Box developed in the 1970s and now containing 28 different Cadbury bars.
Technical Platforms
Our Bliss Systems division develops SaaS platforms for gift card management and customer service portals compatible with all major processors. These GDPR-compliant systems support 15+ languages and currencies, featuring real-time reporting, multilingual customer support, and integration with Salesforce and other CRM software for global retailers.
International E-Gifting
Through our VEX API, we provide instant digital gifting across 17 countries with seamless EPOS integration. Our solutions handle millions of transactions annually, offering multi-currency support and API documentation that enables client integration within a single working day for brands like Ticketmaster and Virgin Experiences.
Fulfilment Services
Our 60,000sq ft food-grade warehouse in North Yorkshire supports pick, pack, and dispatch services for confectionery, cosmetics, and promotional items. We manage end-to-end fulfillment for marketing campaigns including branded micro-sites, data handling, and secure delivery with service level agreements for major insurance and retail brands.
People
Andrew Johnson
Group Managing Director
With over two decades in e-commerce leadership, Andrew spearheads strategic growth, guiding Hemingways Marketing Services Marketing Services' expansion across digital platforms and international markets while maintaining its independent heritage since 1919.
Mike Johnson
Group Chairman
Mike provides strategic oversight to Hemingways Marketing Services Marketing Services' operations, leveraging extensive industry experience to ensure continued growth in gifting, confectionery, and technology sectors while maintaining core values established in 1919.
Lydia Morrison
Sales & Marketing Director
Lydia leads our sales and marketing initiatives, developing partnerships with 35+ major retailers while driving digital innovation in gift card solutions and branded confectionery distribution across international markets.
Colm Phelan
Finance Director
Colm oversees financial operations for Hemingways Marketing Services Marketing Services' 250m+ turnover, managing financial strategy and ensuring compliance with ISO27001 standards while supporting sustainable growth across our UK and international operations.
Hayley Nicholson
Sales Account Executive
Hayley manages key client relationships within our corporate sales division, specializing in loyalty programs and providing tailored gifting solutions that align with Hemingways Marketing Services Marketing Services' century-long commitment to retail innovation.
Questions
What gift card options do you offer for corporate clients?
We provide white-label gift card solutions for over 40 major retailers including IKEA and Primark, with trade discounts for orders over £500 and free next-day delivery.
Do you handle international e-gifting services?
Yes, our VEX API connects to over 150 retail brands across 17 countries with multilingual e-commerce platforms and currency conversion capabilities.
Are your confectionery services available for corporate gifting?
Yes, we distribute Cadbury and Green & Black's branded gifts through Cadbury Gifts Direct, offering personalized hampers and bulk corporate orders.
What technical solutions do you provide for retailers?
We develop SaaS platforms for gift card management, customer service portals, and VEX Rewards - a cloud-based rewards distribution system.
How are your operations accredited for quality standards?
We maintain ISO27001 accreditation for information security, BRC Storage & Distribution AA certification, and Cyber Essentials standards.
Do you offer fulfillment services for marketing campaigns?
Yes, we provide end-to-end fulfillment including secure micro-site development, warehousing, and branded gift distribution with GDPR-compliant processes.
Reviews (7)
Negus Luke
Jan 05, 2022
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Pamela, is the best waitress I've ever have in recent times. She was very attentive and cared about my concerns. Doug Ford doesn't want to let us have a good time but she made me have the time of my life. Great service with a smile and keen personality, highly recommended Hemingway's!
Amir Soltani
Jan 03, 2022
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I've had a lot of good memories over the years at Hemingway's, with university friends, with family, on dates and so on and so forth. One thing missing off the list was a Christmas dinner, and this year I checked that off too when Covid restrictions meant we couldn't spend it with family. The turkey and all the sides were great, but the pumpkin pie was truly great.
Truthfully, I've never thought the food quality is 5-star at Hemingway's but it's always such a pleasant experience here that I'm willing to give it the whole score.
Truthfully, I've never thought the food quality is 5-star at Hemingway's but it's always such a pleasant experience here that I'm willing to give it the whole score.
Antoun Shahin
Dec 08, 2021
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We went there around 2 PM to get a brunch and they told us that we cant order brunch, but on the menu, it says Brunch Available 10 am 3 pm weekends + public holidays! We sat upstairs on the terrace, and it was nice, well decorated and well organized. Two of us ordered Pad Thai and it was really good and tasty. The size of the plate is worth the price. Having peanuts and the spicy Thai sauce made it so good. The other two people ordered a Traditional clubhouse sandwich that comes with fries. I tried a bite and it was the same as any other club sandwich that you can eat anywhere
Josna
Nov 30, 2021
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Music, great food, amazing vibes. Quick service for drinks and food even though the place was very busy. Fish and chips were a must try
Niyati Mehta
Nov 09, 2021
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Great food but salt was less in all. I am not sure why the waitress was so cold hearted even after giving enough tip.
Evelyn Wai
Oct 31, 2021
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Really solid pub with good drinks and food. Service is awesome and atmosphere great, not so loud which made for a easy conversation.
Andrew Tan
Aug 29, 2021
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Being here totally brought back memories from college days! Would come here with friends for that Yorkville vibe and this was perfect! And after so many years later, its just as awesome as I remember! Dont usually get food from here even in the old days! Their apps are just awesome with some nice drinks! The nachos were so filling alongside the poutine! Didnt even finish off the nachos! It was that big! The rooftop patios (yes, plural) is awesome! Misting fans to keep you cool and super down to earth feel in this place! Service was awesome! The waitress was super helpful and totally
