“A real must for gift buyers”

from Gifts Today March/April 2023

Exclusively to feature

Already sold out in terms of exhibitor space, Exclusively returns to the Business Design Centre in London on June 13 and June 14, hosting brands from the gift, housewares, and small domestic electricals sectors

Billed as the leading showcase for new products and future trends, Exclusively is a great chance for UK and international multiple and independent buyers to see the latest gifts, housewares and small domestic electricals - and the merchandising trends which will shape consumer purchasing decisions over the next one to three years.

Big name brands such as Arthur Price, Denby, Le Creuset, Rayware, Captivate Brands, The DRH Collection, Taylor’s Eye Witness, Viners, Melitta, Dualit, and Swan will be out in force.

But Exclusively is not just about product. It has a reputation for predicting commercial trends and a proven track record of enabling brands to get in front of buyers and the media.

Popular features such as Trend Talks and Tours hosted by trend forecasting agency Scarlet Opus, and the Brand Showcase which provides media with a curated insight into the best new products, have been expanded considerably compared with previous years.

New features such as product demos presented by product ambassadors, and unique visual opportunities such as Denby’s pot throwing masterclass, look really set to draw the crowds.

Insightful trend predictions are a particular draw for savvy buyers and this year will be no exception. As exhibitors are starting to submit product for the ‘so on trend’ displays at Exclusively, Scarlet Opus director Phil Pond has given a sneak preview of ‘Freethinkers’: a mood and style informed by a new spirit of adventure. However, this is not about high-octane wild abandon, but something more relaxed, flowing, and flexible.

Design characteristics are ethical, controlled, mature, and down-to-earth. Colours have a softness of tone, as if a little out of focus, yet are gently energising and set a determined, timeless mood. Mineral greens, and shades of muted yellow ochre and linen, are anchored by dark shades of teal and faded maroon. Much-loved peach blush and topaz tones bring the palette to life.

There is no doubt that products which work in this vibe will not only be prevalent in the exhibition, but also in the Trends area, where Phil will be giving talks on the products, display ideas, and trends in general.

One of the many great things about Exclusively is the level playing field it offers to all companies - large, small, and new to the market - ensuring that buyers see the leading brands, major launches, and many items that they will not have spotted anywhere else.

With more than 130 exhibitors and 300 brands on show, Exclusively is the perfect opportunity to find everything they need. Will Jones, Chair of Exclusively, comments: “Visitors can be confident of enjoying a great show and accessing the most relevant products and commercial ideas for the next couple of years. The Exclusively opportunity is second to none. It’s a real must for gift, housewares, and small domestic electricals buyers.”