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About Us

Welcome to Tiger Feet, the new face of the market-leading wholesaler previously known as Budget Greeting Cards Ltd (BGC). With a rich history dating back to 1984, our company has been a trusted supplier of greeting cards, partyware, and giftware across the UK and Ireland. Our recent rebrand to Tiger Feet marks an exciting new chapter, reflecting our expanded product range and our commitment to creating a cohesive online and in-store shopping experience for our valued customers.

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About Us

Welcome to Tiger Feet, the new face of the market-leading wholesaler previously known as Budget Greeting Cards Ltd (BGC). With a rich history dating back to 1984, our company has been a trusted supplier of greeting cards, partyware, and giftware across the UK and Ireland. Our recent rebrand to Tiger Feet marks an exciting new chapter, reflecting our expanded product range and our commitment to creating a cohesive online and in-store shopping experience for our valued customers.

 

Our Mission

Continue our commitment to providing an evolving range of products & exceptional service to help our customers grow

 
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Our History

1974
Paul White begins trading, selling paper bags to market traders in the North of England.

Late 1972
Brothers Paul and Martin Lavery take over a News Agent in Salford, marking the origins of Budget Greeting Cards Ltd.

November 1979
Paul White opens his first wholesale cash and carry branch on East Street in Leeds.

Mid-1980s
The Lavery brothers close their News Agents and open their first Cash and Carry outlet in a 1,500 sq. ft. warehouse in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.

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1985-2012

1985
Paul White Ltd is officially registered at Companies House.

Tiger Feet Direct's roots are established as Paul White expands into greeting cards and gift wrap, with branches in Nottingham and Gateshead.

Late 1980s
Budget Greeting Cards relocates to larger premises in Bradford and opens additional outlets in Belfast and Manchester.

Mid 1990s
Budget Greeting Cards expands further with warehouses in Blaydon, Birmingham, and Dublin, reaching a total of 60,000 sq. ft.

2000s
Balloon and party sections at Paul White Ltd grow, leading to the creation of Tiger Feet Direct for online trade shopping.

2008
Budget Greeting Cards opens a 7th warehouse in Bristol and forms BGC Studios for in-house design and production.

2012
Manchester Cash and Carry and the Manchester Distribution Centre relocate to a 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse on Chapter Street.

Paul White Ltd relocates its Nottingham branch to a 20,000 sq. ft. location on Dabell Avenue.

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2013-2024

2013
Budget Greeting Cards' Head Office relocates from the converted mill in Rochdale, integrated within the Chapter Street warehouse.

Tiger Feet Direct is officially launched as an associated company of Paul White Ltd.

2015
Budget Greeting Cards opens a new location in Dunstable.

2019
Budget Greeting Cards continues expansion with a new site in Nottingham.

2024
Paul White Ltd’s trade and assets are acquired by BGC Wholesale.

Budget Greeting Cards Ltd changes its name to Tiger Feet Ltd in July.

In August, BGC Wholesale and Paul White Gateshead merge, rebranding the site as Tiger Feet.

A brand new website, Tigerfeet.com, is launched for the UK and IE markets.

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Our Future

In March, we acquired the trade and assets of Paul White Ltd and Tiger Feet Party Ltd T/A Tiger Feet Direct. This strategic move allows us to better represent the full scope of our offerings and strengthens our ability to serve the independent sector with even greater efficiency.

Our rebrand goes beyond a name change. It encompasses a complete brand refresh, including an updated logo, a new website, and a streamlined vision, mission, and values. Our goal is to move beyond our budget cash-and-carry roots and lead the way in wholesale commerce. We're building a trading network designed for businesses, professionals, and individuals alike.

With headquarters in Manchester, our operations span a network of eight warehouses located in Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Dublin, Gateshead, Manchester, and Nottingham. Our focus for the remainder of 2024 is to continue providing our customers with the wide range of products they need at the most competitive prices, ensuring their continued success in a competitive marketplace.

As our CEO, Akhtar Zahid, puts it:

"For over 35 years, BGC has thrived by listening to our customers. This rebrand to Tiger Feet is our latest step towards better serving the entire market. Our mission is to create a seamless commerce experience tailored to the needs of businesses and professionals, offering an unparalleled product selection, competitive pricing, and exceptional service. We’re excited to build strong relationships with both new and long-standing customers as we move forward."

Our Future

In March, we acquired the trade and assets of Paul White Ltd and Tiger Feet Party Ltd T/A Tiger Feet Direct. This strategic move allows us to better represent the full scope of our offerings and strengthens our ability to serve the independent sector with even greater efficiency.

Our rebrand goes beyond a name change. It encompasses a complete brand refresh, including an updated logo, a new website, and a streamlined vision, mission, and values. Our goal is to move beyond our budget cash-and-carry roots and lead the way in wholesale commerce. We're building a trading network designed for businesses, professionals, and individuals alike.

With headquarters in Manchester, our operations span a network of eight warehouses located in Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Dublin, Gateshead, Manchester, and Nottingham. Our focus for the remainder of 2024 is to continue providing our customers with the wide range of products they need at the most competitive prices, ensuring their continued success in a competitive marketplace.

As our CEO, Akhtar Zahid, puts it:

"For over 35 years, BGC has thrived by listening to our customers. This rebrand to Tiger Feet is our latest step towards better serving the entire market. Our mission is to create a seamless commerce experience tailored to the needs of businesses and professionals, offering an unparalleled product selection, competitive pricing, and exceptional service. We’re excited to build strong relationships with both new and long-standing customers as we move forward."