The leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld were held together for the first time at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre in February 2023. Under the motto 'Home of Consumer Goods', the trade fair trio redefined the most important and biggest networking platform and formed the hub for the global consumer goods sector. In a short pit stop, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger answer questions and reveal what's planned for 2024 and what innovations exhibitors and visitors can already look forward to.
Posted: 16 May 2023
Corinne Lapierre loves bees and so do customers. Her Bee Linen Lavender Bag are so popular that she decided to design a bee-themed mini kit with a difference. Covered in buzzing bees and trailing leaves and flowers, this adorable Beehive hanging decoration would grace any garden room or could even be suspended from an indoor plant! The on-trend printed craft card recyclable box is packed with absolutely everything needed to complete the project including soft wool mix felt, DMC thread, a needle and toy filling. Detailed instructions and templates are very clear and easy to follow.
Posted: 12 May 2023
Maped Helix have taken National Stationery Week's #WritingMatters hashtag to heart with their brand-new Pen Pals 4 Pupils initiative that's set to get the UK's children putting pen to paper.
The writing equipment giants have set up the FREE project to link youngsters in Years three to five with their peers in other parts of the country, offering them a safe way to swap handwritten letters and build lifelong friendships as part of the annual event that runs over Monday to Sunday, May 15th-21st.
Posted: 11 May 2023
Autumn Fair, the UK's leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September 2023, sees the launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair. Endorsed by leading UK retailers such as John Lewis, WHSmith and Choice, Connect @ Autumn Fair is a transformational new approach to buying, designed to revolutionise the traditional trade show model by connecting retailers and brands on a scale never achieved before. As the definitive 'shop for shops', Autumn Fair organised by Hyve Group plc, has supported the retail industry for over 30 years. The home, gift and fashion markets are worth billions of pounds and Autumn Fair is where retail's bestsellers are found, relationships are forged, products are launched, new ideas and the latest trends for bricks and mortar and e-commerce stores are discovered.
Posted: 10 May 2023
Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn has re-positioned itself as the first show of the autumn buying season. Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow from 20th to 21st August 2023, the Show gives buyers better timing for Christmas buying, allows them to top up for autumn and gives them an early snapshot at 2024 ranges. The event is organised with Scottish company Springboard Events
Posted: 9 May 2023
The highly anticipated London Stationery Show is now only two weeks away. Taking place between 16th – 17th May at the Business Design Centre, the London Stationery Show team is ready to unite buyers and brands from around the globe for a full celebration of creativity, dynamism and innovation. The show promises to be a one-stop-shop for stationery professionals looking to source the latest product offerings, discover new suppliers, gain valuable business insight and get a sneak peek at the stationery trends set to skyrocket from both leading manufacturers and newer names on the block.
Posted: 4 May 2023
Manuscript Pen Company Ltd is excited to announce the launch of its globally recognised calligraphy products with new plastic free packaging. The sought-after product range will no-longer feature single-use plastic clam packaging, instead, Manuscript's much loved calligraphy products will be presented in 100 per cent recyclable cardboard offering a sustainable packaging solution. Eco friendly packaging is certainly becoming expected from buyers and customers alike.
Posted: 2 May 2023
Heritage Crafts and Sonnaz Ltd have teamed up to create a new Young Upholsterer of the Year Award, with a £1,000 prize, open to anyone up to the age of 25 who has made a promising start to their upholstery career. Applications are open now and close on Friday 5th May 2023 at 5pm. For details on how to apply, visit https://awards.heritagecrafts.org.uk
Posted: 27 April 2023
