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A source of inspiration London Stationery Show, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to writing and paper products, returns from 17-18 May at the Business Design Centre
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isitors to the London Stationery Show (LSS) return year after year to source products from their favourite suppliers, discover something new for their store, and find inspiration to help their business grow. The 2022 show is set to be the best yet, with thousands of products on show at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Event director Alex Butler says: “We understand how busy stationery industry professionals are, so our main goal at LSS is to provide a productive environment for both brands and buyers to forge connections and create partnerships that
will last. Our carefully selected range of exhibitors cover all areas, so whether you’re an independent or a department store, luxury or mass market, you’ll find something for you at the show.”
From the corporate to the quirky More than 150 brands will be showcasing their latest and greatest products at the show in May. Big brands already confirmed for the spring event include Frisk, Avenue Mandarine, Sylvia Prince, Brause, Envelopes Ltd, Pentel, Calligraphe, ClaireFontaine, Decopatch, Falken, G. Lalo, Herbin, Maildor, Rhodia, Calligrafi Design UK, Rembrandt, Cobra, Van Gogh, Talens Art Creation, Ecoline, Sakura, Faber-Castell, Schneider, Platinum and Midori, Zieler, and Caran D’Ache among many others. The show also features the Boutique Collection, a space dedicated to independent brands that have something unique to offer that might set your business apart from your competitors. This curated section is a must for buyers seeking that next ‘it’ product that will have customers queuing round the block.
Insight, inspiration and innovation Visitors should leave London Stationery Show with more than just exciting new product, as the show hosts an education programme comprising Retail Matters Seminars, the Creative Matters Workshops, and 1-2-1 business advice clinics with industry experts. The popular Creative Matters Workshops offer visitors the chance to get creative with products from show exhibitors. Be sure to pre-register when sessions are announced in the coming months. Registration for London Stationery Show is now open. Head to www. stationeryshowlondon.co.uk.
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What: London Stationery Show When: Tuesday & Wednesday, 17-18 May Where: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH Opening hours: 9.30am - 5pm on Tuesday, 9.30am - 4pm on Wednesday Web: www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk Entry: Free for bona fide stationery buyers and retailers
Exhibitors
If you’re interested in exhibiting, contact Chantelle White at: Chantelle.white@oceanmedia.co.uk or 0207 772 8455.
