Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2017 (Issue 104)

There’s no better place for you to be than the Giving & Living trade show if you’re looking for exciting new products for your customers. Put the dates in your diary and head for the Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter. Giving & Living provides visitors with a perfect opportunity to see and purchase the very latest new and exclusive 2018 product ranges before anyone else. Packed full of inspiration, and with an impressive line-up of exhibitors, you’ll get a real insight into new trends for the coming seasons. With two halls to explore, and four days in which to do so, Giving & Living makes buying an enjoyable experience. In fact, 92 per cent of visitors to last year’s show would recommend it, while 87 per cent placed orders at the show or shortly afterwards. In addition to the exceptional array of general gifts and homeware for all occasions on display, the show covers more Coast than anyone else. For buyers from retail outlets and attractions on or near the Coast, and for those that are keen to order coastal merchandise to target the holidaymaker, it’s the show to visit. Once again, Giving & Living’s Coastal Path will lead you around the show to find the exhibitors that are perfect for your business. This dedicated path is the ideal way to discover an exciting variety of unusual products, niche suppliers and fresh ideas that you might otherwise sail straight past. Other special show features include a Newcomers area dedicated to new companies that have never done a trade show before. It’s your chance to spot emerging design talent and pick up beautiful and original new products that will delight your customers. The Designed and made in Britain section is dedicated to unusual products of high quality and authenticity that reflect the UK’s one-of-a-kind heritage. Many of these exhibitors only exhibit at Giving & Living, giving retailers exclusive access to locally produced items that shrewd customers will love. The show also attracts a range of exhibitors with a strong ethical and/or environmental background. These Naturally companies will be clearly identified at the show, offering retailers the chance to track down products with the right credentials, in keeping with their brand values. Giving & Living presents a sensational selection of products and lifestyle inspiration for retail buyers, from bags to books, cards to clothing, maps to mugs, soaps to sculpture, and tea to toys, at a wide range of price points. Meet existing suppliers, discover new ones, place orders for the coming year, and build partnerships for the future. From gifts that can be personalised for your venue, to those that reflect the UK’s heritage, Giving & Living has it all. g get ahead with giving & living Feel the coastal vibes in Exeter this coming January 2018 For more information about the show, to book a stand, or pre-register to attend, please call +44 (0)1934 733 433, follow @giving_living, or visit givingliving.co.uk IN BRIEF Show Giving & Living Organiser Hale Events Where Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter When 14 th - 17 th January, 2018 Website givingliving.co.uk Twitter @giving_living 14 - 17 January 2018 Exeter 80 giftfocus