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
Helping Santa stuff the stockings this year, Maped is ready to sprinkle some magic this Christmas. Not only offering the ideal stocking fillers with their latest Harry Potter collection perfect for the tweens and teens (and adult superfans!!), but they also have some super fun colouring sets for the younger members of the family! From stampers and finger paints, little ones will get creative this Christmas!
Posted: 31 October 2024
Dolce&Gabbana and STABILO collaborate for the first time on an exclusive highlighter collection, designed to give voice to everyone's artistic side. A leader in the writing industry, STABILO is a German brand specialising in the production of highlighters, writing instruments and colouring pens and pencils. Founded in 1855, STABILO is synonymous with quality, colour variety and innovation. Bold designs and ergonomic features have made the brand's products a favourite choice of students, artists and professionals around the world.
Posted: 29 October 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which celebrates its 75th anniversary on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, needs your help to bring together a Hall of Fame compilation of nostalgic memories, pictures and great stories from the show's 75-year history.
The Hall of Fame will be brought to life at Spring Fair, offering the show's community the chance to reminisce and remember seven decades of its history as well as a snapshot of memorable past events and current affairs between 1950 - 2024. The show's timeline, a large digital screen of pictures and stories, and a selfie wall to capture the industry's biggest trade show gathering in 2025, will create a celebration of retail's past and present.
Posted: 25 October 2024
Behrens Fabrics are thrilled to share some exciting news from Northcott. The company is proud to announce the launch of their new division, Anna Maria Textiles, led by the renowned designer, Anna Maria Parry (formerly Horner). Northcott are excited to support the expansion of Anna Maria's creative vision with the high standards of quality and community we have established here at Northcott.
Posted: 24 October 2024
h+h cologne will present innovations from the sections knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and crafting as well as a wide-ranging event programme. The trade fair is focusing on the local retail trade in line with its new key theme 'Local Retail: Creating the Future' and is making the right network and the appropriate learning contents available to the retail trade - for the sustainability of the handicraft industry.
Posted: 22 October 2024
Get Inspired with the h+h americas 2024 Lookbook! Download the 'It's for YOU!' Lookbook now and get inspired by the industry's best ideas, products, and innovations. Whether you're a passionate maker, retailer, or designer, this guide is packed with insights to spark your creativity. Discover the latest craft trends, top exhibitors, and creative highlights from North America's biggest craft event, h+h Americas.
Posted: 17 October 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which takes place on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a new Retail Insights podcast series for retail, and by retail, to celebrate its upcoming 75th anniversary and shine a light on businesses in the industry.
A first of its kind for a retail trade show, Spring Fair has collaborated with the legendary designer and TV personality Jeff Banks CBE to create the series of free podcasts featuring interviews with 15 industry figureheads which will run over a period of 14 weeks from the 20th October.
Posted: 15 October 2024
Spring Fair, which celebrates its 75th anniversary at the NEC Birmingham on 2nd – 5th February 2025, is delighted to announce twelve new winners of Theo Paphitis's #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative who each receive a free stand at the February show. Since 2018, the TV dragon and #SBS Small Business Sunday creator and Spring and Autumn Fair have joined forces to support start-up businesses. Together they have worked with over 60 SMEs, playing a vital role in their future success.
Posted: 15 October 2024