Craft Focus - June/July 2023 (Issue 97)

24 New Craft section at H&G Spanning five halls and three Design Points, visitors will be able to explore everything from showstopping homewares and gifts to culinary infusions and statement accessories. An array of one-of-a-kind artisan products will also be showcased in the brand new ‘Craft’ section, where eager buyers will be able to explore handmade and bespoke pieces and meet the designermakers behind them including Nordic Flowers, Kam Creates, Zoe Scott Designs, Circle & Dash, Hive & Keeper and many more... Renowned for its stunning summer setting, diverse range of brands from across the UK and beyond, as well as its perfect timing ahead of the industry’s busiest buying season, it’s no wonder that Home & Gift has been dubbed as the place to be for visitors and exhibitors alike. The event presents the ideal opportunity to kick start your A/W buying to stay ahead of the competition and curate a one-ofa-kind edit. With over 500 brands attending for this edition (of which 25 per cent will be exhibiting for the first time), buyers will be absolutely spoiled for choice by Home & Gift’s selection of products from across the lifestyle spectrum. The show’s organisers have worked hard to create an environment that fosters genuine interaction and networking - with a wealth of social events to choose from, including Sundowners on Sunday, G&Ts on the lawn, along with the legendary Show Party, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Harrogate. The show takes place 16th to 19th July 2023. Register for your free ticket at: https://homeandgift.co.uk Hyve Group promotes Nicola Meadows to Divisional Managing Director Hyve Group plc has announced the appointment of Nicola Meadows as its new Divisional Managing Director for the Retail, Manufacturing and Engineering Division. Nicola joined Hyve in August last year as Portfolio Director for Spring & Autumn Fair, soon adding Glee and fashion events Pure London and Scoop to her remit and taking on leadership responsibility for the entire Retail portfolio. Mark Shashoua, CEO Hyve Group plc says, “During her time with us so far, Nicola has shown herself to be a strong and calm leader for her team and she is currently overseeing the rollout of Connect on the Spring and Autumn Fair portfolio. It’s her connection with Hyve’s ‘why’ that really makes her the ideal candidate for this role. I am very much looking forward to working with her to maximise the portfolio’s potential and create even more game-changing impact for our retail, manufacturing and engineering customer communities.” Nicola Meadows adds, “I feel honoured to be guiding such established events through an exciting time for the industry, working alongside incredibly talented and passionate teams. We are transforming the future of events with the launch of Connect at Spring & Autumn Fair, and our aim is to generate higher returns on investment for our exhibitors and an unrivalled return on time and experience for visitors across the entire division. It is our role to provide the best platforms to showcase great products and innovation as well as nurture the brands and retailers of the future to ensure continued business success.”

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