Tag Archives: Spring Fair

Housewares retailers share their Spring Fair insights

Billed as the number one sourcing destination for the UK’s home & gift industry, Spring Fair takes place from February 3 to February 7 at the NEC in Birmingham. The 2019 event is expected to attract 56,000 retail professionals, who will view the wares of 2,500 exhibitors spread across 15 …

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Sustainability and eco-friendly top the agenda at Spring Fair

The Kitchen & Dining sector of Spring Fair is set to showcase key product trends for 2019. The UK’s largest and number one home and gift marketplace is back, offering unrivalled scale, variety and choice for retail buyers. Held from February 3 to February 7 at NEC Birmingham, Spring Fair …

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Private label makes its mark on Spring Fair

Exhibitors at Spring Fair are ramping up efforts to champion their private label ranges, according to ITE Group, which organises the annual trade show. This year’s event will be held from February 3 to February 7 at the NEC in Birmingham, and ITE Group has reported ‘a significant increase’ in …

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Spring Fair reveals speaker line-up

Spring Fair will host a raft of speakers across three theatres at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre from February 3 to February 7. Keynote speakers confirmed include: Jo Fairley, entrepreneur and founder of British chocolate company Green and Black’s; Louis Vuitton city merchandising manager Davy Pittoors; Tamara Kelly, shopping editor for …

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T&G Woodware expands Ocean collection

T&G Woodware has expanded the Ocean collection by introducing ceramic storageware, coasters and wood boards, inspired by the sea. The housewares supplier will donate to #PlasticOceansUK from sales of these products to support the charity. Also new are rustic giant wood boards for serving and entertaining and the launch of …

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Denby takes additional stand at Spring Fair

In addition to Denby’s regular stand in Hall 9 (Stand 9D20-E21) which encompasses its full product portfolio of tabletop and cookware, the homeware brand will also have a presence in Hall 6. Denby craftsman Sean Flint will be carrying out pottery making demonstrations by the traditional method of ‘throwing’ on …

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Sustainability and eco-friendly top the agenda at Spring Fair

The Kitchen & Dining sector of Spring Fair is set to showcase key product trends for 2019. The UK’s largest and number one home and gift marketplace is back, offering unrivalled scale, variety and choice for retail buyers. Held from February 3 to February 7 at NEC Birmingham, Spring Fair will …

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Senior change of leadership for Autumn Fair and Spring Fair

Louise Young, managing director of Autumn Fair and Spring Fair, will leave her post from January 2019. Julie Driscoll will be taking over the management of Spring and Autumn Fair from Louise, when she becomes the UK regional director for ITE Group next year. Julie is currently managing director of …

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Deadline extended to enter The Housewares Innovation Awards 2019

The deadline to enter The Housewares Innovation Awards 2019 has been extended to Friday October 12. Organised annually by Datateam Business Media – publisher of Housewares Magazine and its digital partner HousewaresLive.net – in partnership with annual home and gift show Spring Fair, the Awards honour the UK’s most outstanding …

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Widdop & Co. collaborates with artist Meg Hawkins

Homeware and giftware supplier Widdop & Co. has added Shropshire artist Meg Hawkins to its portfolio of 22 brands, all of which are exclusive to the company. Meg Hawkins is a licensed, published watercolour artist, whose work features on greetings cards, prints, gifts and homeware. She said: “I’m delighted to …

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