Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 19 - September/October 2021

19 NEWS & EVENTS On with the show SPRING FAIR 2022 TO TAKE ON NEW FOUR-DAY FORMAT After extensive research, and collaboration with exhibitors, buyers and partners, Spring Fair organisers Hyve has announced that the show is to become a four-day event. The new show dates run from 6 th -9 th February, 2022 at NEC Birmingham, and will include the introduction of late-night openings until 7.30pm on the Sunday and Monday. The team will also introduce a new sourcing destination, expanding the marketplace even further. Exhibitors and visitors alike have commented that a reduction in show duration and additional late-night opening hours will increase visitor density and along with new show features such as, Curated Meetings and an innovative wayfinding app, will generate a better Return On Investment and Return On Time for all. Customer feedback will shape the show’s priorities, while new initiatives will place even greater focus on newness. The four key destinations of Gift, Home, Fashion and Sourcing are set to be the largest gathering in Europe providing a one-stop-shop for buyers to source the latest products. Curated Meetings will offer dedicated networking and facilitated, pre-approved and pre-booked meetings between exhibitors and buyers. Sarah Ward, CEO, The Giftware Association, says, “We are thrilled to hear and fully support that Spring Fair is evolving to a 4-day show from February 2022. This change has been a long time coming, driven by collaboration and feedback from the community with the aim of delivering a better return on time and investment for both exhibitors and visitors alike. Spring Fair is still the largest and longest home and gift trade show in the UK, and I’m excited by the prospect of late-night shopping!” www.springfair.com Trade show updates from home and abroad DIARY DATES Autumn Fair/Moda 5 th -8 th September, 2021 NEC, Birmingham www.autumnfair.com Pure x Scoop 7 th -9 th September, 2021 The Old Truman Brewery, London www.purelondon.com CHSI Stitches 5 th -6 th September, 2021 NEC, Birmingham www.chsi.co.uk Top Drawer 12 th -14 th September, 2021 Olympia, London www.topdrawer.co.uk London Stationery Show 5 th -6 th October, 2021 Business Design Centre, London www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 16 th -19 th January, 2022 Harrogate Convention Centre www.harrogatefair.com Christmasworld 28 th January-1 st February, 2022 Messe Frankfurt, Germany www.christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com Paperworld 29 th January-1 st February, 2022 Messe Frankfurt, Germany www.paperworld.messefrankfurt.com Creativeworld 29 th January-1 st February, 2022 Messe Frankfurt, Germany www.creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com  London Stationery Show returns in October London Stationery Show, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to writing and paper products, is returning from 5 th -6 th October 2021. As well as bringing together all the biggest brands in stationery and gifts this autumn, the team are thrilled at the prospect of uniting suppliers and buyers for the first time in over two years. Alex Butler, Event Director, says, “We’re very much looking forward to bringing new and existing customers together to do business face-to-face. It’s been a challenging time for everyone, but as much as we’ve all adapted to a new digital world, the pandemic really has highlighted the importance of experiencing products in person before buying. “We know our audience has missed those chance findings ‒ stumbling across an amazing product that you didn’t know you were looking for - that only happen at exhibitions. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the Business Design Centre this autumn.” Some of stationery’s best loved brands are returning, including Cross, Cre8 Tapes, Kaweco, Leuchtturm, Sheaffer, Silvine, Stabilo, Staedtler, uni-ball, Pentel, Zebra Pen, Pukka Pads, edding, Montegrappa, Exacompta, Royal Talens, Ultratape, Manuscript Pen, ClaireFontaine, Avery, Hahnemühle and Snopake. There’s also an impressive line-up of new brands, including Bark & Rock, Goldbuch, Makers Cabinet, Pixie Crew, Artcadia, London Block By Block, Accent Manufacturing and Carioca, amongst many others. London Stationery Show is taking place from 5 th -6 th October at the Business Design Centre. Registration is now open via www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk