The Exclusively Show returns to the Business Design Centre 13th and 14th June 2023 with the very best brands from the housewares, tableware, small domestic electricals and gift sectors in attendance. This year, Sue Ure Maison is making a debut at the show; inspired by mid-century design and the vibrant colours of the 1960s, Sue Ure Maison design beautiful and useful home accessories for contemporary interiors. In beautiful and durable white and black porcelain, the Ambit collection consists of mugs, jugs and bowls made to enhance the enjoyment of the most ordinary of daily activities. The range includes two mug shapes: 'tall & wide' perfect for hot drinks and 'small & tall handle-less cups' for espresso or long cold drinks, plus two new jugs and a very versatile deep bowl
Posted: 31 May 2023
Home & Gift is gearing up for another spectacular show this summer in picturesque Harrogate. From 16-19 July, the grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton and the Harrogate Convention Centre will be filled with the best new products from brands all retailers will want to stock. Across Home & Gift's 5 halls and multiple design points, buyers will find everything they need to source an irresistible Autumn/Winter collection.
Visitors will be able to relax and source from over 500 brands showcasing their new collections amongst Home & Gift's bustling, fun and social atmosphere.
Posted: 25 May 2023
Mark your calendars – registration for Home & Gift Harrogate 2023 is now open! The industry's most beloved buying event will be gracing the heart of Harrogate once again this summer from the 16th to 19th July, with four jam-packed days of unique networking opportunities and 1000s of incredible new products to discover from familiar names as well as exciting new brands on the block.
Posted: 17 May 2023
Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn has re-positioned itself as the first show of the autumn buying season. Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow from 20th to 21st August 2023, the Show gives buyers better timing for Christmas buying, allows them to top up for autumn and gives them an early snapshot at 2024 ranges. The event is organised with Scottish company Springboard Events
Posted: 9 May 2023
The highly anticipated London Stationery Show is now only two weeks away. Taking place between 16th – 17th May at the Business Design Centre, the London Stationery Show team is ready to unite buyers and brands from around the globe for a full celebration of creativity, dynamism and innovation. The show promises to be a one-stop-shop for stationery professionals looking to source the latest product offerings, discover new suppliers, gain valuable business insight and get a sneak peek at the stationery trends set to skyrocket from both leading manufacturers and newer names on the block.
Posted: 4 May 2023
Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn has re-positioned itself as the first show of the autumn buying season. Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow from 20-21 Aug 2023, the Show gives buyers better timing for Christmas buying, allows them to top up for autumn and gives them an early snapshot at 2024 ranges.
Over a third of exhibitors at the Show are new, offering greater variety and a wider selection of gifts. Ones to look out for are Enesco, Swole Panda, Shu Da Living, Kate Trouw, Academie and Cairn Candle Company.
Posted: 4 May 2023
The National Stationery Week team are bursting at their pencil case seams with this year's all-star line-up. Maped Helix, Pentel, Snopake, Edding, Zebra and Staedtler are headlining the seven days of stationery and will be filling the week with exciting initiatives for both independent stationery retailers and stationery lovers alike. National Stationery Week is certainly back with a bang for 2023!
Posted: 4 April 2023
The British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA), organisers of the Toy Fair, and The NPD Group announced their annual industry insights at Toy Fair 2023, held at Olympia London, from the 24th to 26th January. Against a challenging economic backdrop in 2022 that saw UK toy sales decline three percent to £3.6bn, it was traditional toy categories – plush (soft toys), building sets, action figures, and vehicles – which drove toy sales, with all four categories seeing positive growth during the year. The best performing category of 2022, plush (soft toys), up a significant 29% YoY, delivered exceptional results for the toy industry due to its popularity with a wide audience, and its collectability appeal.
Posted: 17 March 2023
London Stationery Show is thrilled to announce that registration is now officially open for this year's event. The 2023 show takes place between 16th - 17th May at the Business Design Centre. Hosting a curated collection of industry icons and rising stars, London Stationery Show is the ultimate place to source products for next season. With all the best stationery, arts and crafts, paper product and writing instrument brands on offer, retailers will discover a host of original pieces to build an inspiring product range and attract their buyers
Posted: 28 February 2023
The organisers of National Stationery Week are thrilled to announce the first official sponsor as globally renowned Maped Helix who will start the week off colourfully with #CreativityDay on Monday 15th May 2023.
Lianne Fletcher, Head of Marketing at Maped Helix, said the historic firm is delighted to be announced as the first headline sponsor: "National Stationery Week is a fun but meaningful campaign that encourages the nation to put pen to paper. With Maped Helix known for the quality of its stationery products that have lasted the test of time, we were keen to be involved with this fantastic event and celebrate all things stationery!"
Posted: 23 February 2023
