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Top Drawer delayed till February 20th
Due to the increase of Omicron cases the organisers of Top Drawer have decided to delay the show from the 16th– 18th January to the 20th – 22nd February, so the good news is the exhibition is still running just a little later.
Following the significant increase of Omicron Covid-19 Variant cases within London and across the UK, Top Drawer has taken the decision to postpone Top Drawer Spring. The event will now take place 20-22 February 2022.
Show Director, Russell Rule comments: “We are committed to bringing you Top Drawer S/S22 in a safe environment that you can feel comfortable attending for your yearly buying needs. With this in mind we feel it’s the right decision to postpone to a later date in the same buying season. We will always work in the best interests of our exhibitors, visitors, contractors and staff and we believe a safe and successful event can be run in late February 2022. I’d like to extend a huge thank you to the industry for its patience, understanding and support in these challenging times.” www.topdrawer.co.uk
Layers of nostalgia Elegant, minimalist, chic are descriptors for this simple yet exquisite range of Reed Diffusers and Refills.
Available in 10 fragrances this range is inspired by the founders of Mr&Mrs Fragrances’ love of travel and each fragrance captures a place that has captured their hearts and minds.
Each fragrance has been recreated in detail to build layers of nostalgia that transport you to these destinations and entice travelers to discover these wonderful locations.
Ten fragrances available in a 250ml Diffuser RRP £30.00 with synthetic white reeds and a 250ml Refill RRP £15.00. Fragrances include Limoni di Amalfi, Malaysian Black Tea, Zanzibar Amber, Maldivian Breeze and Jasmine of Ibiza. Each installation is supported with Point of Sale and free display testers.
Available from Broughton & Beech Ltd the UK & Ireland distributor Tel: 01270 335034 sales@broughtonandbeech.co.uk www.mrandmrsfragrance.co.uk
Beautiful by design
Museums & Galleries Ltd’s historic quest is to find the best, most commercially attractive designs from museums, galleries, designers and artists around the world, and present them on beautifully made high quality products with sustainability a key factor in design, production, and marketing.
M&G’s premium organic cotton printed tote bags and coordinating large zipped pouch bags are an example of this holistic approach. The products feature vibrant designs from the V&A, British Museum, Tate, and Natural History Museum and make attractive gifts or self-purchases.
M&G is committed to an ongoing, progressive businesswide effort to more sustainable product development and reducing M&G’s environmental impact. M&G is a SEDEX registered company (SEDEX is committed to more sustainable and ethical global supply chains). M&G HQ in Corby receives gas and electricity from a green supplier. M&G recycles existing packaging and old products as packing material for deliveries (they do not buy in packing material). The company has also switched to bio-tape to replace plastic tape for all packaging. Recycling takes place across the business in the offices, warehouse and design studio.
With this ethos as inspiration, all of M&G’s textile products are GOTS certified organic cotton.
Giving & Living re-connecting buyers with suppliers in January
Giving & Living takes place from Sunday 16th – Tuesday 18th January, at Westpoint, Exeter and is the best place to come and order your coast and tourism gifts. Hale Events, the show’s organisers, say the event has been redesigned to take on board the “new normal” – including putting comfort features in place and re-focusing the show to reflect buying needs.
“2021 was a strong year for ‘staycations’ in the UK,” says Hale Events’ MD Mike Anderson. “All the signs for 2022 are that this trend will continue, with the public taking record numbers of family holidays in the peak weeks as well as short breaks and day trips throughout the year. There’s been a change to the visitors who come to this region, and the show will offer some amazing products to reflect this. We’ve got more British makers than ever, offering handmade high quality gifts. We’ve got all the seaside supplies you’ll need, and we’ve got some great home products too.” Tel: 01934 733433 www.givingliving.co.uk
Love Country is looking for sales agents to join our exciting growing brand.
We are looking for friendly, professional and performance driven individuals who are well connected with retail buyers to introduce our product ranges. Applicants must be very customer focused to look after our existing stockists and develop new relationships. We offer a wide range of high quality British Made products in our popular country style designs. New products and designs are developed regularly A list of current customers, sale support, catalogue and samples will be provided. If you would like to join us at this exciting time of expansion, please email sarah@lovecountryuk.co.uk We have two territories available, East Anglia and Home Counties, covering these postcodes: PE, CB, MK, SG, LU, HP, AL, OX, LONDON NR, IP, CO, CM, SS www.lovecountrybysarahreilly.co.uk
Spring Fair
wins Trade Show of Century award
Spring Fair was presented with the prestigious Trade Show of the Century Award at The AEO (Association of Event Organisers) Centenary Party & Awards on 10 December in Birmingham.
Julie Driscoll, divisional managing director for retail, engineering and manufacturing, Hyve Group plc said: “I’m so delighted that Spring Fair has won the prestigious Trade Show of the Century Award at the AEO Centenary Party & Awards. Spring & Autumn Fair from Hyve Group plc is absolutely delighted to receive this industry recognition and I’d like to thank everyone who currently works on Spring Fair and everyone who has ever contributed to the show. This award goes to all employees and suppliers who have helped keep this brilliant exhibition delivering for its customers over the past 75 years.”
Since its launch in 1950, Spring Fair has been the definitive ‘shop for shops’. It was the first show to take place in the NEC Birmingham, which was officially opened by HM The Queen in February 1976.
The next show takes place from 6-9 February 2022 at NEC Birmingham, welcoming tens of thousands of UK and international based retailers and buyers. Spring Fair showcases the newest products on the market and curates an event where inspiration, creativity and insights are always on tap. The show is now designed around four key buying destinations – Home, Gift, Moda Fashion and Design & Source, offering an experience that guides product discovery and buying.
The Association of Event Organisers Ltd (AEO) is the trade body representing companies that conceive, create, develop or manage trade and consumer events. The AEO Centenary Party & Awards saw attendees flock to the Vox in Birmingham to celebrate and recognise the best in the industry.
For further information head to www.springfair.com
Sales Agents Required for Leading Clock Company
Focused and high-energy agents are required for South East and South West regions of England.
Since 1928, Acctim has been the UK’s leading designer and brand of clocks. With an international attitude and a passion for making beautiful products, the aim is to inspire our customers with British designed timepieces for every room. Our portfolio includes classic, retro, vintage and modern styles for wall, mantel and alarm clocks, and our philosophy is to always produce great quality clocks at great value. Our reputation and success is built upon aesthetics, quality, and our exceptional customer service. We are seeking well-connected and highly passionate sales agents to service our existing customers and reach new customers. From our head office in Milton Keynes, we offer all market support and a competitive commission. For further details or to apply for this role, please email laurence@acctim.com or call 01908 449205.
