Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring

Innovation abounds at STF Spring

“We always aim to offer our visitors a really enjoyable buying experience”

Show Director Mark Saunders

Get ahead of the competition by sourcing fresh stock, finding new suppliers and networking at Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring

It’s time to register for your free ticket to Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring, which takes place from from January 22 to January 24 at the SEC in Glasgow.

Back to its traditional dates, this event is Scotland’s only trade gift show, so it’s the perfect place to seek out some high quality, creative suppliers.

Around 500 exhibitors, many of whom only exhibit to trade here, will unveil their new ranges, network with buyers and display their gifts, jewellery, textiles and homeware. Scotland is renowned for the quality and creativity of the products it develops, and this show will display exactly that.

Organiser Springboard Events said the 2023 show is ‘seeing a huge rise in soap and toiletries suppliers, as they are quick, impulse buys for consumers and something almost every gift or homeware shop will stock. Sustainability is high on the agenda for producers, and buyers will welcome the reduced packaging and increased emphasis on provenance and components of products’. Look out for Siabann, The Highland Soap Company, Lomond Soap, Mella Soap, Shetland Soap Company, Soap & Mhor, and many more.

Central to the Fair is the Launch Gallery for new, young suppliers, which includes macSoap, The Tale of Ballard & Hill, Victoria Gordon Art, Teeny Tartans, Ballard Homes, Atoms to Astronauts, Lin Pin Crafts and Oir Soap.

New exhibitors outside the Launch Gallery include Ashwood Candles, Mosney Mill, Bluebell Gray, The Kitchen Witch, The Wee Midgie, Whale & Bird Publishing, Scott’s Apothecary, Deborah Cameron Artist, The Coorie Company and Olivia Jacq Jewellery.

The Fair is also welcoming back exhibitors such as Highland Stoneware, Ortak, Brook Taverner, Portmeirion, Sea Gems, Eribe Knitwear, Catherine Redgate and Tessuti.

For some truly individual pieces head to the Craft Gallery to find knitwear from BAKKA, bags from Fernweh, jewellery from Carla Edwards and ceramics from Zoe Scott Designs.

Added value

To help develop your business skills, the Talking Shop has a rich timetable of talks, panel discussions and masterclasses. Gary Ennis from Digital Boost will discuss social media and ecommerce; Visit Scotland will speak on the visitor experience; Fiona Faint will host a panel of influencers, as well as delivering the latest retail trends; packaging and shop design will be explained by Julie Mills; and the Loves Local campaign will deliver its latest initiatives.

Nessie’s Den will also be there to entertain with emerging suppliers showcasing their products to retailers in a light-hearted session. The Best Product Awards from the Fair will be judged by leading retailers and the winners will be displayed in the heart of the show. Food and Drink

With many shops offering far more than just gifts or homeware, the Fair is run in conjunction with Scotland’s Speciality Food Show, with more than 100 producers, principally from Scotland.

Show Director Mark Saunders said: “We always aim to offer our visitors a really enjoyable buying experience with plenty of innovation, a wide range of products and a day that is fun sourcing new items and meeting old friends. With an improved layout and a host of new exhibitors, the 2023 show is a must for a buyer’s diary.”

Register at https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/0gb9v1y1k0n3s

What: Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring Where: SEC, Glasgow When: January 22-January 24 Call: 01877 385772 Email: info@springboardevents.com Visit: www.scotlandstradefairs.com