EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
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2016 Event Overview “Retailing is all about change, because consumers change , , and so do their tastes. If you don t change, you don t grow.” - Marvin Traub, former CEO of Bloomingdale
Gift HQ offers you the ideal environment to showcase your products and latest designs to a qualified audience of gift and homewares retailers. After 2 years at the helm of Gift HQ we continue to focus on renewal and evolving to better meet the needs of the local Queensland market. We have a number of exciting new features, guests and activities planned for 2016 to provide unique services and practical tools to grow business, creative solutions to enhance day to day performance, as well as an array of the latest trends to offer inspiration and generate new business. •D esign HQ – A brand new show within a show supported by the Queensland Interior Decorators Association. Key suppliers are invited to participate in a special area of the fair as members of the furniture and homewares’ industry come together for workshops, guest speakers and demonstrations covering the latest designs and trends • Keynote presentations with tips and trends from successful and well known retailers • Free business advice from experts to help grow retail business and discuss trends in retailing • New product showcase to highlight the latest in new products • New targeted messages to specific visitor groups
A NUMBER OF NEW INITIATIVES SPECIFICALLY CREATED TO MAKE EXHIBITING AT THE FAIR EASIER AND MORE REWARDING: • New transparent tiered pricing structure recognising stand size to provide greater value • New and value added options to encourage visitors to your stand • New promotions to reward purchasing at the fair
The focus is back on furniture and furnishings at the 2016 Gift HQ trade show in Brisbane.
The Queensland Interior Decorators Association (QIDA) is proud to announce its commercially focused interior design event for professional decorators and designers in Queensland. Design HQ will be co-located within Gift HQ, and run alongside the AFMA’s Brisbane FURNITEX & Design Trade Show, offering a much anticipated focus on interior design and decorating products in Brisbane for 2016. The QIDA event will showcase the best in furniture and soft furnishings from a range of Brisbane and Queensland based interior wholesalers. Exhibitors will be on hand to present the latest in furnishing materials and products to suit visiting architects, specialist buyers and interior decorators and designers. Event highlights at Design HQ will include a diverse program of guest speakers and presentations aimed at keeping specifiers up-to-date with industry knowledge and trends. Design HQ, within the Gift HQ fair will run from 9 – 11 July at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Gift HQ – Everybody’s talking " Unexpectedly brilliant! Didn't expect to get orders from Melbourne &" Sydney "" exceeded expectations Salvage Imports – Kay McLean
"More new customers in one day than the whole Melbourne Life Instyle show. Definitely coming back next year" Rashoodz – Laura Fiorosi
" Best first day ever for a Brisbane fair, picked up 70% new customers " AM Living – Tony Ward
"Great day yesterday with good foot traffic and more corporate buyers " Get Posh – Michael Ryan
"30% up on last year and picked up lots of new customers" Adamo Creations – Keyur Shah
2015 Highlights • • • • • • •
21% new visitors 70 new exhibitors 71% of visitors definitely plan to return in 2016 74% of visitors definitely recommend Gift HQ to peers 46% of visitors only come to the Queensland Fair 74% purchased goods at the Fair 83% of those who didn’t purchase at the Fair will purchase after
Stand Packages
PREMIUM MODULAR
SPACE ONLY
Customise the colour, walls and carpet. Inclusions: Octonorm walling (aluminium post every 1m), carpet, fascia signage in a colour of your choice, and 2 spot lights per 9 sqm
to create your ultimate brand identity (only available for stand sizes 18sqm or larger). Exhibiting Space only, no carpet or inclusions. Can only be booked by approved exhibitors who will be engaging a third party supplier to build a professional, custom exhibition stand
MODULAR / SHELL SCHEME STAND
Inclusions: Black Corinthian walls (Velcro compatible), carpet, fascia and sign, 2 x spot lights on track per 9sqm
LAUNCHPAD 1 The affordable first-time exhibitor package. Inclusions: 1.5m x 2m (3sqm) stand, walls, signage, 1 x spotlight, 1x 10amp power point and connection.
LAUNCHPAD 2
The affordable first-time exhibitor package. Inclusions: 1.5m x 3m (4.5sqm) stand, walls, signage, 1x spotlight, 1x 10amp power point and connection, 1 x trestle table and 2 chairs.
Stand styles and descriptions Space only
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• Exhibiting space only • No walling, carpet (venue flooring) or inclusions • Only available to approved exhibitors who are engaging a third party supplier to build a professional custom exhibition STAND OUT FROM THEstand CROWD(Applications available through your sales rep).
Modular/Shell Scheme Stand
Basic Stand Pack
Launchpad 1
Launchpad 2
• Fascia system around the front of the stand • 2.4m black Corinthian walling • Company name on sign attached to fascia carpet • 2 x 120w spotlights on continuous track behind the fascia system are provided per 9sqm.
• No fascia system at front of stand • 2.4m black Corinthian walling • Company name on sign attached to the back wall • Carpet • 1 x 120w spotlight on arm is provided per 9sqm off the rear wall.
Make a lasting impression by using our new custom premier select modular range. The Premier Select is available as an upgrade to the regular module package for an additional $109.00 per m2 +GST.
To take advantage of this offer please complete and return the attached application form and we will make all the necessary arrangements for you.
Premium Modular Stand
Wall Panel Colours:
Company Nameboard Colours:
Fascia Panel Colours:
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• Fascia system around front of stand • Octonorm walling with aluminium post every 1m. • Company name on sign attached to fascia in colours of your choice. • Carpet • 2 x 120w spotlight on arm is provided per 9sqm off the rear wall.
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white
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charcoal
dark blue
light blue
dark blue
light blue
dark blue
dark blue
bright blue
teal
blueberry
red
STAND TYPES green
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• Display walling • Company name signage • 1 x spotlight • 1 x 10amp power point and connection
Carpet Tile Colours:
light blue
teal
A. Corner (2 open sides). 2 company
C. Peninsula (3 open sides) 1 company
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B. Inline (1 open side)
D. Island (only for space only)
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Raised Floor Tile Colours:
purple
yellow
purple
yellow
purple
yellow
Additional $69.00per m2 +GST
orange
red
orange
red
orange
red
white
black
signs on either side. $140 extra
sign on back wall. $170 extra
no company sign. Extra $200
Company sign on rear wall
Lights included in package Square Metres
(First-time exhibitors only): • Stand size 1.5m x 3m (4.5sqm) • Display walling • Company name signage • 1 x spotlight • 1 x 10amp power point and connection • 1 x trestle table and 2 x chairs
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(First-time exhibitors only): • Stand size 1.5m x 2m (3sqm)
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Marketing inclusions 19 - 27
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37+
• A ¼ page advertisement in the event preview magazine which includes a company profile identifying your stand number, short text and contact details • A listing on the event website
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• A listing in the flipbook which is hosted on the event website
Additional items you might need: • 10amp Power w. Connection & Consumption – $202 • 15amp Power w. Connection & Consumption – $221 • Additional lights (plus $95 connection & consumption)
1. 1 20w spotlight on track – $88 2. 120w spotlight on arm – $107 3. 300w flood mounted – $121
• Tables (1.8m x .75m) – $42 each • Chairs – $12 each • Additional walling – $83 per meter • Additional walling 3.4m high – $97 per lineal meter • Safety vests – $10 each • Cover ups – $39 each • Public Liability Insurance – $151 Order these items through the Exhibitor Services Kit, which is available 8 weeks prior to the show.
ABOUT FAIR EVENTS
ABOUT FAIR
Fair Events is a joint venture between Expertise Events and Reed Exhibitions, Australia. With Expertise Events running over 30 events each year across Australia and New Zealand, Expertise Events has a history of injecting energy into shows. The combined efforts of the team at Fair Events has the ability to be more agile and adaptable to the changing needs of our customers. We listen to customer feedback so that we can improve our shows year on year. We pride ourselves on the fact that our shows deliver a personal touch and deliver beyond customer expectations, due to a fine balance of professionalism, friendliness and attention to detail.
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