Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 116)

70 For further information visit givingliving. co.uk or call +44 (0)1934 733 433 on their products in your own time. Another big attraction is the Newcomer’s area. Here you’ll find new companies that have never exhibited at a trade show before. It’s a brilliant way to spot emerging design talent and novel product ideas before your competitors catch up and your opportunity for exclusivity has passed. The Designed & Made in Britain area is another hotspot for buyers eager to source unusual products that combine high quality with a distinct local flavour and a great story. Giving & Living, for many of these exhibitors, is the only show at which they take a stand – so it’s a one-off opportunity for retailers to gain exclusive access to locally produced items that discerning customers will love. Finally, there’s a strong showing by exhibitors with great ethical and/or environmental credentials. These ‘natural’ companies are clearly identified, so that you can find them with ease if you want to source products that bolster those all-important eco brand values. From bags to books, cards to cushions, mugs to maps and soaps to seascapes, Giving & Living showcases a wide range of merchandise at very different price points. The timing is perfect and the environment is ideal for building those all-important relationships – whether you want to discuss personalising merchandise to match your brand or negotiate the best possible terms, discover niche products that reflect Britain’s heritage or just catch up with the latest fashions, trends and ideas. The Puppet Company / Wilberry Stand: 138 thepuppetcompany.com wilberrytoys.com The Puppet Company specialises in producing high quality puppets of all shapes and sizes. There are more than 600 different designs to choose from, including finger puppets and glove puppets to flamingo puppets at over one metre tall. The thing they all have in common is that they’re great fun! They sell well in a range of retail environments from traditional toy shops, gift and book shops, zoos, garden centres and farm shops. Wilberry Toys has grown at an amazing rate from its launch three years ago. The range extends to more than 260 different designs with a further 100 products arriving shortly. The Wilberry collection is made up of well-designed soft toys in a huge variety of fabrics and colours. Aimed at the gift and toy trade Wilberry is keenly priced and has proven to be a quick seller. Both brands sell strongly and the company is happy to combine products from both collections to make a carriage paid order. • No carton quantities – everything available in singles. • Orders can be spread over both ranges. • Low minimum re-order vale of £100. • Low value opening orders and carriage paid of £250. • The majority of the range is in stock for immediate delivery. • Quick turn round of orders. You don’t need to make a huge investment in stock as the company holds stock in its warehouses in north Hertfordshire and can normally despatch very quickly. The company also supplies various types of floor and shelf stands, which you can see in the catalogues or websites. The company provides clipped product images for websites and social media (although don’t permit online sales via third party platforms such as Amazon or eBay.) There’s a network of agents covering the country who’d be happy to visit your shop and take you through the collections. Exhibitor profiles