Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

giftfocus 161 spring fair preview JOE DAVIES Stand: 5D50-E51 W: joedavies.co.uk Spring Fair 2019 will be an extra-special year for leading giftware importer Joe Davies, as the family business celebrates its 100 th anniversary. After beginning with only a few hundred lines of hearth furniture in 1919, Joe Davies’ 2019 stand will feature 8,000 lines, with an offering far more exhaustive than fireside furniture. Steve Davies, the fourth generation to run the business, has been responsible for developing the range for the past 20 years. In the modern day, Joe Davies has a reputation for adapting quickly to market trends and making sure the range is exciting in order to meet the needs of vibrant and hardworking independent retailers nationally. This Spring Fair, Steve and the buying team have worked hard to ensure they have more than 2,500 brand-new lines debuting at the show. Equilibrium, one of the company’s biggest success stories, will have 1,600 lines of trend jewellery, complemented by accessories like bags and scarves. This includes the newest incarnation of the range: the sterling silver line Equilibrium 925. Shudehill Giftware, with home décor, pick-up lines and quirky gifts galore, will be on show in the form of Wobble Head glasses holders, Aztec Animals, Baby’s First Print, the Bee Happy collection and Flower Garden, an exciting range of silk flowers. All in all, 1,500 Shudehill lines will be appearing for the first time at Spring Fair. The very best of Leonardo, a Lesser & Pavey range Joe Davies has been distributing for almost 50 years, will also feature heavily, including the greatly extended Eco Bamboo collection and lots of strong ceramic designs. Other hot brands include new water bottles and cocktail glasses from Sunny by Sue, adding to the massively successful Gin Glasses from last season. There are also new additions to the bestselling Bug Art and Kooks ranges to continue their success in 2019. There will also be a strong showing by the company’s bestselling Snoozies collection. Between socks and slippers, Joe Davies calls them “cosy little foot coverings.” These will sit perfectly alongside the Sock Society collection of funky socks. With a huge collection of outstanding giftware in one place and at great prices, a visit to Joe Davies’ stand will not disappoint. With a minimum order value of just £100 and free nationwide delivery, Joe Davies loves to work with independent retailers.