Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

Ahead of the second annual Glee at Spring Fair (3 rd -7 th February, NEC Birmingham) the show’s exhibitors reveal what garden and gift buyers can expect to see from this thriving exhibition. Woodlodge, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of garden planters and containers, will use the show as an opportunity to showcase its expanded Rustic Garden and Feather ranges of pots and planters. Rustic Garden draws on the Modern Farmhouse trend and focuses on natural materials and alternative colourways. Feathers is designed to suit gardeners’ changing needs and smaller outdoor spaces, with modern lightweight planters made from 100 per cent recycled plastic. Creative Products will be showcasing goods with a shifting focus towards sustainably sourced and paper-based packaging where possible. On display is the pet mitt, designed to help invigorate the pet’s skin while maintaining a healthy coat; the Mighty Little Digger gardening tool, for weeding, digging and loosening soil; a new grill mat; and a grey version of the company’s popular Auto Wash Stick. Fargro will be showing its ranges of indoor and outdoor planters and containers, as well as extended garden decoration and Christmas ranges. Kieran Daly, Fargro’s key accounts development manager, said: “We see a very exciting time ahead, developing our added value and garden gift ranges. For us, the timing of Glee at Spring Fair is right for launching our new Christmas ranges and highlighting the spring and summer products we originally exhibited at the main Glee exhibition in September.” More information about Glee at Spring Fair can be found at gleebirmingham.com Top Drawer and Pulse co-locating in 2019 Pulse London, a go-to event for undiscovered talent, design innovators and trend leaders, announces plans to co-locate with Top Drawer from 2019 onwards, with the first co-located show taking place from the 8 th -10 th September, 2019. The merger of two of the UK’s most prestigious design-led shows is an exciting development for the market, marking the next evolution of the Top Drawer brand. Neil Gaisford, MD of the retail division for Clarion Events, said: “After careful consideration and consultation with the market, we have taken the decision to move Pulse from a standalone event to a co-located one at Top Drawer for both the spring and autumn editions, with the first taking place in September 2019. This will provide buyers with an unrivalled offer of new creative talent for their most important buying periods.” Alejandra Campos, event director for Top Drawer, added: “Highly regarded by buyers, Pulse has always been at the forefront of industry trends, presenting the next wave of design talent and cutting-edge content, making it the perfect addition to Top Drawer. With the relocation of Pulse, our visitors will now have access to the UK’s largest platform of commercially ready emerging brands, affirming Top Drawer’s place as the home of leading design-led brands and new talent.” Further information can be found at topdrawer.co.uk Trade show updates from home and abroad on with the show 10 giftfocus GLEE AT SPRING FAIR EXHIBITORS REVEAL 2019 EVENT PLANS Toy Fair When: 22 nd -24 th January, 2019 Where: London Olympia Website: toyfair.co.uk HOMI When: 25 th -28 th January, 2019 Where: Fiera Milano Website: homimilano.com Christmasworld/Floradecora/ Creativeworld/Paperworld When: 25 th -29 th January, 2019 Where: Frankfurt am Main Website: christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com NY Now When: 3 rd -6 th February, 2019 Where: New York Website: nynow.com Spring Fair When: 3 rd -7 th February, 2019 Where: NEC Birmingham Website: springfair.com Tokyo International Gift Show When: 12 th -15 th February, 2019 Where: Tokyo Big Sight Website: giftshow.co.jp Ambiente When: 8 th -12 th February, 2019 Where: Frankfurt am Main Website: ambiente.messefrankfurt.com Diary dates (All dates are subject to change. Contact the organisers for more information before making arrangements).