Visitor registration is officially open for London Stationery Show 2025, set to take place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, on Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th May. London Stationery Show 2024 was one to remember, crammed full of newness, chat, fun, gossip, creativity, deals, and competitions – as well as lots of business too over the two days. Visitor numbers were up 40% on the previous year, with many exhibitors and visitors agreeing that it was one of the busiest shows in recent years.
Posted: 21 January 2025
Koelnmesse, a global leader in organizing world-class events, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival, an exciting new consumer-focused extravaganza set to ignite the crafting industry. Scheduled for May 1–3, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois, this festival is poised to become the ultimate destination for craft enthusiasts across North America.
Posted: 16 January 2025
Spring Fair, the UK's most prestigious wholesale marketplace taking place 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Association for Cultural Enterprises. The collaboration reflects Spring Fair's commitment to supporting the evolving needs of cultural, heritage, and destination buyers - key players in the retail industry who balance the art of storytelling with the demand for innovation and sustainability.
Posted: 31 December 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the launch of a competition to win a sum of £1000 to spend at the February 2025 show. To be in with a chance to win, simply register for the show before 6th January 2025. The 75th anniversary show, takes place from 2nd to 5th February 2025.
Posted: 24 December 2024
Make Time 2 Play (MT2P), a not-for-profit consumer campaign by the British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA), is excited to launch its newly designed website and app. MT2P helps to make play resources more readily available for parents, teachers, and carers, whilst highlighting how play and toys are more than just fun – they play an important role in aiding children's development.
Posted: 3 December 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has announced an impressive line-up of industry leading bellwether brands making the show the largest and most comprehensive marketplace in the UK with over 1,200 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors expected to shop the whole show for their next best sellers.
As retailers in the UK become adept at leveraging product diversification to differentiate themselves and maintain competitiveness in an ever-evolving market, the scale and breadth of Spring Fair meets their needs in sourcing products from across all the show destinations.
Posted: 2 December 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a new Greetings, Party & Celebration destination in Hall 3 packed full of inspirational brands, new events and activations.
The new destination now brings together the most creative, fun and colourful greeting cards, wrapping papers, stationery, paper decorations, and is the only destination to find the best party suppliers in the UK.
A series of exciting events and activations will honour the industry's vibrant spirit and the show's 75th anniversary. In collaboration with partners including the Greeting Card Association, Cardgains, The Art File, Paper Salad, and N Smith, both visitors and exhibitors are invited to join in the celebrations.
Posted: 27 November 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion retail trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a competition to win a 2-night stay during the show to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Register for Spring Fair 2025 by November 13th to be one of two lucky winners to receive a two night hotel stay at one of the show's exclusive hotel partners.
Posted: 8 November 2024
Thought leaders and key industry players will gather at The Hub Forum at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East from 12th to 14th November, where sustainability will be highlighted. The region's unique challenges and opportunities will be discussed, along with UAE Government policies tackling sustainability. Project Sustainability will return to the event, showcasing noteworthy environmentally-friendly products and innovations.
Posted: 7 November 2024
Sustainable consumption is becoming increasingly important to consumers worldwide. For 10 years now, the joint programme of Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Nordstil, under the name Ethical Style, has been giving visibility to companies and products that focus on sustainability. The scheme provides orientation for the trade and brings together supply and demand. Online registration for participation in 2025 is open until 22nd November.
Posted: 5 November 2024
