Gift Focus - May/Jun 2018 (Issue 107)

Gifts, Designed in Colour, Madam Stoltz, Jen Rowland, Yod & Co and much more.... FOUND FOUND is a sector dedicated to bringing buyers never-seen-before international brands. Whether you’re looking to buy fashion, homeware or giftware, FOUND exhibitors represent the very best in unseen design from around the globe. Undiscovered brands in the FOUND section at Pulse 2018 include KLOQ, Sofia Castegren, Ebonymoon, Arion Jewellery and Anna Rosa Mosch to name a few. UAL Now Visitors to University of the Arts London’s (UAL) feature stand at Pulse London will get an exclusive preview of new products by emerging designers. The university will present a hand-picked selection of design products, created by 13 of its students and alumni at the show this May. Many have never exhibited at a trade show before, making UAL’s stand the place to discover the names to watch in design. The stand will feature a diverse range of products, from furniture and household products, through to handbags and scarves, prints and stationery. ShopTalk ShopTalk 2018 is brought to you by 5x15. Curating inspirational talks and workshops, 5x15 promise to deliver an insightful programme for you at Pulse 2018. With sessions such as Profitability over popularity ; How to build an Instagram community that buys; and PR on a budget, Shoptalk is created to help indie retailers make the most out of their business. Louise Morris, Show Director Pulse says, “With increasing consumer demand for new product, retailers are under constant pressure to keep their shelves fresh with exciting new lines to entice customers into their stores. This means they need access to new product all year round. At Pulse we’re continuously on the hunt for talented new designer-makers and exciting new UK and international brands, making it easy for retailers to discover those one-of-a-kind gems, mid-season. It’s the perfect place to shop the next big trends, the next best sellers and those stand out products that will really enhance a store’s offering and keep them one step ahead.” Pulse is designed for buyers who are searching for the next must-have product and the freshest design talent. Pulse is where trends are born, where you will find your next best sellers that will really enhance your stores offering. Make sure you save the date and secure your complimentary ticket today at pulse-london.com giftfocus 69