Maplin Announces First Official Partner with The Electronics Hub, Southampton

London, Thursday 18th December 2025: Maplin is pleased to announce The Electronics Hub, a specialist electronics retailer based in Southampton, as its first Official Maplin Partner, marking an important milestone in the brand’s expanding retail strategy.

The new Official Partner programme allows established retailers to integrate Maplin’s trusted product range, branding, and support into their existing stores, offering customers a clearer and more confident shopping experience while maintaining their own independent identity.

As Maplin’s first Official Partner, The Electronics Hub will stock a curated selection of Maplin products and feature co-branded in-store displays, providing local customers with access to a well-known national electronics brand backed by expert local service.

Ollie Marshall, Director at Maplin, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome The Electronics Hub as our first Official Partner. This partnership represents a new chapter for Maplin, allowing us to work closely with high-quality independent retailers who share our passion for electronics and customer service. Southampton is a fantastic location to launch the programme, and we’re excited to see it grow.”

The partnership reflects Maplin’s broader strategy to support independent retailers through flexible models including wholesale, Official Partner status, and franchising, enabling businesses to work with the Maplin brand in a way that suits their goals.

Further Official Partner locations are expected to be announced in the coming year.

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Maplin Electronics is a UK-based retailer offering a broad range of electronic components, consumer technology products, and accessories. Relaunched in 2019 primarily as an online business, Maplin serves individuals and professionals across the UK, with a focus on convenience, product range, and dependable delivery. The company’s catalogue includes items such as smart home devices, chargers, and computer accessories. 

The Electronics Hub Ltd is an independent electronics retailer based in Southampton, UK, offering a wide range of consumer electronics, components, tools, and accessories both in-store and online. Founded in 2018 by former Maplin managers with decades of combined industry experience, the business focuses on expert advice, friendly customer service, and a broad product selection for hobbyists, professionals, and everyday tech users. With a reputation for knowledgeable support, The Electronics Hub has become a trusted local destination for technology needs.