London Stationery Show preview

Super seven at

London Stationery Show

This spring sees the return of the London Stationery Show, the UK’s only event dedicated to the paper, arts and crafts, writing instruments, and greeting cards sectors. Take a look at seven of the most exciting features taking place this May:

1. 150+ brands

Presenting a uniquely curated collection of more than 150 brands, ranging from internationally renowned suppliers to independent boutique designers, London Stationery Show unites the very best in the industry. Alongside hosting legacy brands and global empires such as Manuscript Brands, Leuchtturm1917 and Edding UK, London Stationery Show also champions some of the newer names on the scene in the dedicated Boutique Collection. 2. Boutique Collection

The Boutique Collection is centred around innovation, as unique, independent suppliers present their product offerings to allow retailers the chance to discover something original for their shop. If looking for your next hero product, the Boutique Collection is designed with retailers in mind. 3. Business Advice Clinics

To ensure the retailer experience at London Stationery Show is the best that it can be, the Indie Matters Business Advice Clinics will return, offering the chance to boost your business potential with one-to-one sessions with the most knowledgeable experts within the industry. Whether you need advice on marketing, social media, sales strategy, or financial planning, the Indie Matters clinics are an unmissable opportunity to take away actionable steps from a panel of professionals. 4. Live Talks

The Retail Matters Live Talks are a fantastic opportunity for retailers to learn from the best and brightest in the industry. Aimed specifically at helping stationery retailers enhance their business, the seminar content is tailored specifically to the needs of stationery business owners. With topics ranging from sales techniques to mastering PR, creative content strategy to trade show exhibition advice to name but a few, retailers will have more than just new stock to take back to their business.

5. Creative Matters Workshops

Sponsored by Jakar International, the Creative Matters Workshops are an opportunity for retailers to get hands-on with the products they’re looking to stock. Exhibitors will hold interactive demonstrations, allowing retailers to try before they buy. 6. LaunchPad

LaunchPad is an exciting competition for new stationery suppliers looking to break into the dynamic, design-led stationery market. Winners will showcase their products alongside top brands at London Stationery Show. LaunchPad is judged by leading names from the sector who are looking for innovative and exciting stationery that stands out from the crowd.

7. Stationery Matters Awards

Each year, the Stationery Matters Awards applaud the finest achievements in the stationery sector and shine a light on the hero products of tomorrow. Encompassing a wide range of categories including arts and crafts, sustainable stationery, gift packing and wrap, notebooks and journals, writing instruments, diaries and calendars and more, the top products from each category will be displayed on the Mezzanine level of the Business Design Centre, where retailers can interact with what could be their next best-selling product. Entries officially close on March 6, so apply today.