“The stationery market is on the up, and a big opportunity for all gift and card retailers” says Chris Leonard-Morgan, organiser of the London Stationery Show which takes place at the Business Design Centre on Tuesday 1 – Wednesday 2 April. “The market is being driven by fashion and colour, and writing by hand is becoming fashionable which is great news for everyone in it”.
The Stationery Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for stationery and writing instruments, and is part of National Stationery Week (31 March – 6 April). Buyers will be able to see the products of nearly two hundred different suppliers all in one place, two thirds of which are exclusive to the show and haven’t been seen at any other exhibition this year.
Nearly all of them are showing new products. Exhibitors to date include AT Cross, Sheaffer, Post-it, Letts Filofax, Faber-Castell, Castelli, Caran d’Ache, Mustard, j-me, Leathersmith of London, Robert Frederick, Pyramid International, ExaClair, Museums & Galleries, Luckies of London, Staedtler, from you to me, Pukka Pads, Life Canvas, Silvine, Busy B and Lamy, among others.
For the exhibitor list to date and to register for free entry, go to www.stationeryshow.co.uk
Loving the 'nautical naughtiness' from Port and Lemon and its blue and white range of seaside inspired goodies. Suitable for sailors and sea lovers alike, the company's fantastic products range from cards to gifts and homeware.
Visit: www.portandlemon.com
TV presenter, craft and property expert Kirstie Allsopp launches her new ‘Beautiful’ collection of bold, embossed and textured cards at Spring Fair 2014. The domestic goddess also discussed craft tips, person style and her licensed collections with audiences at the gift & home accessories trade show.
Gary Birks has set out to design the ultimate mug range.
Whether your customers want a quirky handle, a cheeky china mug, or a classic chintz pattern, his collections offer the perfect way to drink a cuppa. All these unique mugs are made in Stoke on Trent, out of bone china.
Visit: www.garybirks.com
With visitor numbers up and a high quality of buyers attending, the mood at Scotland’s Trade Fair was positive as orders were made and most exhibitors reported a healthy number of enquiries. The number of buyers grew to 4000 over the three days, and the overwhelming feeling among exhibitors was that buyers were more serious and keen to work closely with producers. There seemed to be an increased professionalism in the interest from buyers, especially in terms of pricing, delivery and flexibility in producing what the consumer demands.
Morphy Richards has put all its years of experience into its latest range of knives for the optimum collection of perfectly balanced blades. Each is forged from a single piece of extra strong stainless steel for maximum stability the stylish plastic handles ensure these knives will be a feature of your customer's kitchen for years to come.
Visit: www.rkwltd.com
Creative Tops Ltd is pleased to present the new Katie Alice range, Little Birds. The collection has a fresh, retro appeal through the use of the pretty pink, yellow and aqua pastel colour scheme.
Visit: www.creative-tops.com