Stokers Partnership

Omni Capital Retail Finance, part of Castle Trust Bank, has continued its recent expansion by partnering with national furniture retailer Stokers as the sole credit provider to their customers. Omni will provide interest-free credit facilities in-store and online across their 10 stores, which includes the Stokers Fine Furniture, Christopher Pratts, and Russell Dean brands.

Andy Paver, Commercial Director at Omni Capital Retail Finance, said:

“I’m delighted that we’ve partnered with Stokers, one of the UK’s leading high-end furniture retailers, and look forward to being able to help their customers purchase quality furniture for their homes in an affordable way, using our market-leading credit services. Stokers’ customer-first approach aligns closely with our own values, so I’m certain that our partnership will be a success for Omni, Stokers, and their customers alike. It’s another example of how Omni can serve the customer finance needs of retailers across a broad range of retail sectors.”

Jonathan Stoker, Managing Director at Stokers, added:

“We were very impressed with the interest-free credit option that was available from Omni Capital Retail Finance, together with the quality of their team, service and systems. We are delighted to have them on board as our credit provider, and are confident that the products and service they offer will make the purchase of furniture across our range of stores an even better experience for our customers.”

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