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| h+h cologne 2024: Know-how and networking as a career booster |
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With a new zones concept that promotes knowledge transfer and networking, across four new zones an event programme tailor-made to meet the needs of the retail trade and its partners awaits the visitors of h+h cologne from 22nd to 24th March 2024. One of the highlights is the Future Talents Day on the last day of the fair, which gives young talents the opportunity to present themselves to the international trade audience. Tickets for the trade show as well as for the Deep Dive workshops that enable the concentrated transfer of knowledge are available now.
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| Dragon's Den Sustainability Champion Awarded OBE |
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Rachel Watkyn has been awarded the OBE for services to Sustainable and Ethical Business Growth and Exports. Dragon's Den's most successful female entrepreneur, Rachel Watkyn, founder of Tiny Box Company, has been recognised for her tireless efforts to help businesses become more sustainable. Since it was founded Tiny Box Company has provided bespoke printed and plain packaging to over 200,000 clients, from cottage industries to large brand such as the BBC, Netflix and Boux Avenue.
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| Button up with Stockwell Ceramics |
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Stockwell Ceramics supplies a range of brooches, earrings, necklaces, cufflinks and hanging decorations, and talks to Craft Focus about the company's dedication to remaining small but successful
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| Craftworks announces partnership with Cox London |
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A new exhibition Jay Blades presents Craftworks is proud to announce an exciting partnership with Cox London, an award-winning studio and workshop, that celebrates traditional craft within a thriving modern business. Cox London's exceptional craftmanship will be on display at the show with a dedicated space showcasing their artworks. Nicola and Chris will join many other industry experts on a series of panel events and seminars. The inspiring programme will be announced in due course.
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| Frankfurt: In brief! |
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The trio of Frankfurt consumer goods fairs, consisting of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld, impressively demonstrated that the entire global consumer goods industry was a guest at the fully booked Frankfurt exhibition grounds for five days. Even the rail strike could not dampen the success: "Mission accomplished! Together with around 5,000 exhibitors and participants from over 170 countries and regions, this top-class trade fair trio strengthens the consumer goods industry in uncertain times", summed up Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt.
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| Further growth for Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2024 |
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The UK trade show for the festive trade sector experiences significant increase in both exhibitor and visitor numbers for the 2024 show, attracting buyers from across Europe. Harrogate Christmas & Gift has enjoyed year-on-year growth for more than 10 years, but the 2024 show, which took place from 14th to 17th January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, exceeded all expectations with a further increase in visitor numbers of over 11 per cent compared with last year.
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| Sponsors swift to sign up for NSW |
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The plans for National Stationery Week 2024 are off to a fabulous start, with seven leading brands already having pledged their support as sponsors for the weeklong event which will spread the love at both retail and consumer levels about all things stationery. National Stationery Week runs over Monday to Sunday, 13th -19th May, this year, and encompasses the London Stationery Show on the Tuesday and Wednesday (14th -15th May) at the Business Design Centre in Islington.
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| Spring fair looks ahead to 2025 |
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Spring Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail marketplace for Home, Gift and Fashion, closed on a high after four days of intensive buying, creativity and fun, and now looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in 2025. From Sunday to Wednesday, the UK's longest serving retail show attracted thousands of buyers from retailers including John Lewis, Asda, Fortnum & Mason, Tesco, Aldi UK, Elphicks, Cards Galore and more.
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| A cut above the rest |
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Checker Distributors is now the home of the renowned perfect crafting and quilting products. With their exceptional quality and precision, designed by acclaimed quilt artist Karen Kay Buckley®, these scissors are meticulously crafted to deliver clean and accurate cuts on various fabrics, ensuring your projects have a professional finish. Their original serrated blades provide excellent grip and prevent slippage, making them ideal for intricate and detailed cutting tasks.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
25-26 Feb 2024 - Craft, Hobby & Stitch International Trade Show
NEC
www.chsi.co.uk
13-14 Mar 2024 - Textile Forum
One Marylebone, London, NW1 4AQ
www.textileforum.org.uk
22-24 Mar 2024 - H&H Cologne
Cologne Exhibition Center, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln, Germany
www.hh-cologne.com
23-24 Mar 2024 - Artisan Made UK
Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UD
www.artisanmadeuk.com |
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