Posted by Rachel Westall on 12 December 2023
Speakers have been confirmed for CHSI Stitches 2024. Making the line up at the industry trade show is James Gold, successful entrepreneur and businessman who has taken the fashion world by storm with his brand Skinnydip and Helena Langdon who has held many important roles such as Head of Online Content at the RSPB charity and former Head of Digital and Communities at Innocent.
Exhibiting and 2024 theme
This year, the trade show delves into a well-established and widely accepted business concept, the 3 P's of sustainability, also known as the triple bottom line. This concept emphasises the importance of balancing three critical elements: social responsibility (People), environmental stewardship (Planet), and economic profitability (Profit). Achieving the right balance among these three pillars is crucial for organisations and the craft industry as a whole.
At this year's CHSI Stitches, visitors will learn why the three P's of sustainability offer a reliable model for future-proofing their businesses. By embracing this approach, retailers can create a harmonious balance that leads to enduring success.
The show is taking stand bookings for exhibitors for 2024 – an opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers to be among the creative craft industry's biggest and brightest brands in showcasing latest lines to key buyers.
Speakers and experiences
One of the event's highlights is its quality speaker programme, bringing together leading lights in retail, e-commerce and digital marketing among other disciplines. These hugely popular speaker sessions provide a focal point for discussion, learning and collaboration. More intimate bookable campfire sessions will follow the main presentation to enable visitors to get their questions answered. The latest speaker line up to date can be found here: Expert Speakers - CHSI Stitches
· James Gold is a successful entrepreneur and businessman who has taken the fashion world by storm with his brand Skinnydip. James co-founded Skinnydip in 2011 with his brother and best friend, with the dream of building a fashion, lifestyle and accessory brand. They turned the standard phonecase into a must-have accessory, and has since expanded their product offering. Operating in over 250 retail locations in over 30 countries, including the American and Asian markets, they have doubled in size year-on-year.
· Helena Langdon held many important roles such as Head of Online Content at the RSPB charity and former Head of Digital and Communities at Innocent.
· Andrew Thornton who has spearheaded Thornton's Budgens becoming the first UK supermarket to launch Plastic Free Zones.
· Andrew Davis who helps organisations transform their business development, communication and marketing activities through digital platforms.
Steve Mitchell, Event Director said: "We have increased our investment in our speaker programme in recent years as we realise the value that these global experts can bring to designers, manufacturers and retailers. We had such brilliant feedback last year on our speaker programme and it has inspired us to pull out all the stops to create our best line up yet, giving visitors to the show a unique and valuable experience and fresh knowledge they can apply to their business."
Brand leaders will be holding hands-on sessions in the Conscious Crafting Demo Area, enabling visitors to experience and try out new trends and techniques.
Attendees can expect the biggest line-up of craft products on the market from leading suppliers, renowned retail experts will be sharing essential insights in the keynote speaker theatre and a range of demonstrations will be available to showcase the latest innovation.
For more information visit chsi.co.uk
