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Retailers with a combined spending power of £12 billion heralded a boon of record-breaking transactions for many exhibitors at Spring Fair International, the biggest home... Read more...
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Diningware and ceramics manufacturer Portmeirion celebrated its 50th anniversary of trading at Spring Fair International 2010.
Speaking during the show, group sales and marketing director, Michael... Read more...
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One of the greatest highlights and successes of Spring Fair International 2010 was the Maxwell & Williams sponsored Cook Live! area in the Kitchen, Dining... Read more...
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Hall 3 of Spring Fair International 2010 saw the launch of a brand new feature pavillion launched by greetings publishers Jeremy Corner of Blue Eyed... Read more...
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The card and gift buying group Cardgains held court at the heart of Hall 3 at Spring Fair International 2010, keeping things lively with a... Read more...
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WGSN, the world’s largest trend forecaster and globally recognised fashion authority, is the new headline sponsor for Spring Fair International. The style gurus will use... Read more...
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Premier League star Jody Craddock is hoping to make some colourful headlines away from the football pitch when he shows off some silky art skills... Read more...
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World class ceramics manufacturer, Portmeirion Group, which encompasses world renowned brands Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel along with Portmeirion itself, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with... Read more...
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Zeon Limited has announced the trade relaunch of icon boy-toy Bigtrak for Spring Fair International 2010.
Bigtrak, which is already making waves with consumers all... Read more...
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Ecologically and socially sustainable, Liv has offers a beautiful and classic range of products for both home and wardrobe that are 100 per cent Fairtrade and... Read more...
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The unique and romantic world of Grand Illusions is coming to Spring Fair International for the first time. This award-winning company offers vintage-style wire objects... Read more...
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New to the Kitchen, Dining & Housewares sector of Spring Fair International will be Cook Live!
Successfully launched at Autumn Fair International 2009 and... Read more...
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Lakeland, the home of creative kitchenware, will be making an appearance at Spring Fair International 2010, where they will be on the hunt for the... Read more...
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Peggy Wilkins Textile Fashions is a friendly, family run British company that will be exhibiting beautiful home textiles at Spring Fair International, Hall 9 Stand... Read more...
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Jewellery and art, in the form of brooches, pendants and earrings hand cut from earthenware clay, are combined beautifully by Jenny Bell Ceramics.
After firing,... Read more...
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Game and puzzle specialist Gibsons will celebrate 90 years of trading at Spring Fair International 2010, where there will be drinks and birthday cake on... Read more...
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In keeping with the rising popularity of eco-friendly and organic products, award-winning Australian gift company, Babycupcakes, has expanded its range to include ‘bouquets’ of certified... Read more...
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International gift wrapping consultant Arona Khan will be giving demonstrations from Sunday February 7 -Wednesday February 10, 11am - 3pm, on the Vivid Wrap stand... Read more...
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Distributors of natural personal and home care products, Forever Natural (RDUK), will introduce a new organic beauty range from leading British fashion label, Jigsaw at Spring... Read more...
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Sirco supplies handbags and accessories, with a price range from £3.50 for Canvas through to £29 for leather handbags.
The main best sellers for Sirco’s Spring... Read more...
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Popular Italian chef, Gino D’Acampo, will be joining Ultimate Products on the stand at Spring Fair on Monday February 8.
Recently crowned ‘King of the... Read more...
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The Summerhouse is returning to Hall 8 of Spring Fair International with another must-see showcase of design-led home and gift product, from an array of... Read more...
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The card and gift buying group Cardgains has announced the ten finalists of its Las Vegas Prize Draw. The winning ticket will be drawn by... Read more...
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After many years in journalism, Sandra Colamartino took “a leap of faith last year to launch an idea”: Thereby was the Chocolate Library born!
Describing the... Read more...
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Museums & Galleries Marketing (MGML) is proud to announce the launch of 20 greeting cards in aid of the Help for Heroes charity.
The collection... Read more...
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Loveday Designs is a new greetings card publisher specialising in originality, witty word play and the use of graphic imagery across a range of 300... Read more...
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Lifestyle Products celebrate British design with interesting product for both traditional and modern interiors and is now unveiling exterior ranges for 2010.
Home Grown and Home Cooked... Read more...
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The Interactive Day Planner is now live on www.springfair.com
Following the hugely successful introduction of the Interactive Day Planner last year, Spring Fair International has launched an... Read more...
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ZooBooKoo has entered the cuddly world of plush with its new World of Letters and World of Numbers 13 in 1 games sets.
Each set... Read more...
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The new Abode Aroma Kimono fragrance diffuser, to be launched to the trade at Spring Fair International, is available in five new variants: Green Tea,... Read more...
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Personalised Memento Company (PMC) is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new range of personalised cards and calendars at Spring Fair International, together... Read more...
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in partnership with Floralsilk, is delighted to announce an industry-first in the form of a stunning, co-ordinated collection of replica... Read more...
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Kent based home CD and DVD distributor, Delta Leisure Group, is returning to Spring Fair International 2010 with an even bigger range of home entertainment... Read more...
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Artist brothers Bryan and Hugo Trevorrow will be joined by Hugo’s son Martin to launch a brand new company at Spring Fair International 2010.
The... Read more...
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Springfair.com is now available on your mobile phone, created to help visitors and exhibitors access essential information about the show and to meet the growing... Read more...
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Global Crafts exhibited for the first time at the Spring Fair International 2009, enjoying such stunning success that the company has booked extra stand space... Read more...
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Spring Fair International is delighted to once again be working with Brands of China and delivering their European Showcase at the 2010 exhibition.
There are... Read more...
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Xingchun specialises in the manufacture of bespoke gifts, shopping bags, wrist straps, mesh belts and office stationery for retailers, produced in the FuZhou province of... Read more...
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Wang Cheong is a specialist manufacturer of adhesive tapes made in China’s Guangzhou province, which has been exporting to the UK and mainland Europe for... Read more...
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Bright Sun manufactures resin and fabric handicrafts in China’s Quanzhou province, with most products made for importers and distributors in export markets.
The entire fulfilment procedure,... Read more...
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Miracle Dynasty produces fine bone products, made in Shanghai China. The company has been trading with Europe for over ten years, with exports consisting of... Read more...
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New for Spring from Lesser & Pavey, and adding to the company’s existing, comprehensive collections of housewares products, are two new ranges, Seaside and Beachtime.
Designed... Read more...
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Building on the phenomenal success in 2009 of its “WISH... original” Union Jack door and bumper stop range, Cake UK is delighted to announce the... Read more...
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Flair, family and fair trade are the characteristics that catapulted Labyrinth Soap to great trade success at their first trade fair last September at Autumn... Read more...
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The Celtic Herbal Company - specialists in natural, handmade, herbal soaps and quality skincare products - will be exhibiting at Spring Fair International 2010, where... Read more...
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Handmade card specialists Blue Eyed Sun has launched two lovely new ranges, Twinkles and World’s Greatest.
Twinkles is a gorgeous selection of 20 feminine everyday... Read more...
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For retailers who want to get the most impact from their shop windows, there’s an easy solution on offer from Window-Kit, the designer vinyl graphic... Read more...
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For Every Body, the quality soy based candle brand, has continued its expansion in the home fragrance sector by appointing new distributors in Europe.
From... Read more...
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John Brenton is a professional fine artist based in Cornwall producing original oil paintings of land and seascapes for exhibitions throughout the country.
From his... Read more...
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Crystal Palace designer Sir Joseph Paxton would have recognised this Plant-Theatre, for the term was well known in the 19th century for displaying potted plants.... Read more...
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Midlands Cosmetics – now Baylis & Harding – first appeared at Spring Fair 25 years ago on a very small stand.
Offering the Bon Matin... Read more...
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When David Ackerman formed Ackerman in 1910 he could not have imagined how the company would evolve over the next 100 years – or, perhaps,... Read more...
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Trepidation. It’s not a word you would associate with Clive Harper, managing director of Yankee Candle Europe. But asked to describe his feelings about the... Read more...
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John Hammond was owner and managing director of Border Fine Arts when he visited the first Spring Fair at the NEC in 1976.
The abiding... Read more...
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Ken Johnson could not have imagined when he visited the Blackpool Show as a young man that he would one day become the UK managing... Read more...
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The forerunner to Spring Fair International was established in Harrogate 60 years ago and moved to Blackpool before finally making the NEC its home in... Read more...
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Recalling the first time that Rex International exhibited at Spring Fair in the Eighties, creative director Craig Masson likened the experience to “having a pasting... Read more...
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Shared Earth managing director Jeremy Piercy believes that the trend towards products which are traded fairly and are sustainable environmentally is not just a passing... Read more...
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For the past few weeks Market Insight has been busy previewing some of the many thousands of new products that are set to be launched... Read more...
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Portmeirion celebrates its 50th Birthday in 2010 and Spring Fair International provides the perfect opportunity to further promote the anniversary ranges introduced last year: Magic... Read more...
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The Art & Framing sector at Spring Fair International is to feature original art, limited edition framed prints, mouldings and machinery. It is one of... Read more...
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Salco Group, which prides itself on being one of the most prominent home furnishing and gift companies in the UK, will display its latest collections... Read more...
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Sabichi Homewares has a newly positioned stand at Spring Fair International, close to the entrance of Hall 2, where the company will showcase its biggest... Read more...
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There are a number of suppliers at Spring Fair International 2010 who are celebrating milestones – long-established companies and more recent entrants to the gift... Read more...
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It was in 1983 that Robert Talbot and his twin brother Anthony took their mother of pearl and abalone jewellery to Spring Fair – and... Read more...
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Spring Fair International (7-11 February 2010) is the largest gift and home fair in Europe and one of the biggest shows of its kind in... Read more...
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Spring Fair International 2010 will once again host the largest displays of greetings cards, giftwrap and stationery to be found under one roof, anywhere in... Read more...
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The Spring Fair International seminar programme in Hall 3 has several workshops with useful tips for new business start ups, advice on successfully adding framing... Read more...
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An exciting new group area called Fresh! launches at Spring Fair International 2010, with 40 stands exhibiting top gift and greetings card talent in its... Read more...
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The organizer of Spring Fair International, Emap Connect, is proud to announce that RationalFX is our recommended and official currency exchange and payments partner for... Read more...
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The season’s biggest offering of kitchen and dining products, the new-look Kitchen & Dining sector at Spring Fair International 2010, has attracted industry big hitters... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring Fair International, Emap Connect, is delighted to announce that top chef Raymond Blanc, owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Le Manoir aux Quatre... Read more...
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Dutch and French companies snap up some of the last remaining stands in Contemporary Gifts & Collectables Hall 4
More than 400 companies, including a... Read more...
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As retailers around the world get to work promoting their hottest toy properties in time for Christmas, Spring Fair International is shaping up... Read more...
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A brand new feature, Spotlight on Contemporary Gifts, is to be launched in the Greetings & Stationery Hall 3 at Spring Fair International 2010, after... Read more...
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The new Fresh! group stand continues to attract top jewellery, gift and greetings card talent to its carefully selected design-led area in the Greetings hall... Read more...
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In the October issue of Progressive Greetings Magazine, the dedicated trade publication for the greetings card and related industries, contributor Lynn Tait of The Lynn Tait... Read more...
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2010 heralds Modrec International’s 25th anniversary within the luggage and travel goods industry, and the company’s exciting new developments and collection launches will see the... Read more...
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An additional hall for Gift & Home exhibitors is to be added for Spring Fair International 2010 as confidence begins to return to the marketplace.... Read more...
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Totally DIY is delighted to have a strong decorative line up already confirmed for its 2010 show, which will see it run for the first... Read more...
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Market Insight had a lovely time perusing the recent Glee exhibition, which took place at the Birmingham NEC on September 20 - 22. Glee is... Read more...
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This weekend sees the launch of Glee 2009, the most comprehensive annual buying event for the garden, pet and leisure sectors, which takes place at... Read more...
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The Home Decoration Retailers’ Association (HDRA) announced the winners of the HDRA Awards at Autumn Fair International. The Awards reflect the views of both independent... Read more...
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This year’s Autumn Fair International was so packed full of fantastic new products and the all-important feel-good factor that Market Insight was never in danger... Read more...
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The Emap Home and Gift team has just returned from what was widely agreed to be the best Autumn Fair International in years, where visitors... Read more...
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We know not everyone has the time or inclination to spend time Tweeting on Twitter, so here are a few of the latest Tweets coming through... Read more...
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Ethos, one of the leading lights of the housewares market, which supplies brands from key names in the industry such as Linda Barker, Anthony Joseph,... Read more...
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Many exhibitors at this year's Autumn Fair International are reporting their best ever show, as visitors continue to flock to the season's key trading event,... Read more...
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It's all systems go at Emap this weekend with the launch of Autumn Fair International at the NEC in Birmingham. A superb array of suppliers... Read more...
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A new Baby range from Bukowski Bears will be showcased at the Autumn Fair International, where the company is exhibiting in Hall 5 Stand D09.... Read more...
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Legendary British designer Celia Birtwell spoke to Market Insight about her latest collaboration, which sees giftware manufacturer, Wild & Wolf, employing her textiles designs on... Read more...
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The leading publisher of fine art prints and greetings cards, the 800-artist-strong Art Group, is rejoining Autumn Fair International with its own stand in Hall... Read more...
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The Personalised Gift partner for Autumn and Spring Fair, Personalised Memento Company, is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand licensed range of... Read more...
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Australian brand Abode Aroma’s will launch a sumptuous new host of aromatic diffusers for retailers visiting home fragrance specialist, Gift Connection at Autumn Fair International, Hall... Read more...
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If it’s eco-friendly products with a leading design edge that you’re looking for, Autumn Fair International exhibitor, Blue Marmalade, could be just the ticket.
An... Read more...
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2adorn is an inspired new fashion label featuring beautiful hand-made fascinators and headpieces by the up and coming Australian designer, Kim Nguyen. Nguyen will mark... Read more...
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In these tough economic times it is crucial to maintain face-to-face meetings with customers to do business. Spring and Autumn Fairs provide the biggest and... Read more...
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The organizer of Autumn Fair International, Emap Connect, is delighted to welcome new exhibitor Azuni to this year’s event.
Azuni is the creation of former chef... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring and Autumn Fair International, Emap Connect, is delighted to announce that Shared Earth is its Fair Trade & Eco Friendly category... Read more...
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Salco will showcase some fantastic new additions additions to its stylish home interiors ranges at Autumn Fair International.
Landon Tyler, the elegant and sophisticated natural range, offers new looks... Read more...
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The way people buy online is very different to how they buy in a store. Typically only 2 per cent of people browsing on a... Read more...
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A politician's decision to spend tax payers cash on a palatial pad for his feathered friends has not only created public outcry, it has also... Read more...
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Market Insight paid a visit to the spring/summer Pure exhibition, where we discovered the latest trends in fashion, jewellery and other accessories.
The event, which... Read more...
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Cookshop people will love the Cookshop and Housewares Association (CHA) events surrounding the CHA Village 15th anniverary event at Autumn Fair International . Launched at... Read more...
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Autumn Fair International will see the highly anticipated launch of Ed Hardy Computer Supplies from first time exhibitor Red Box. With great interest from a... Read more...
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A new group stand will be launched in the Greetings hall at next year’s Spring Fair International (February 7-11), with the aim of bringing together... Read more...
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Autumn Fair International will once again play host to a fantastic selection of greetings cards from some of the best publishers in the industry, who... Read more...
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Autumn Fair International, the most important buying opportunity for retailers seeking fast-moving items for the festive season and spring 2010, has bucked the recession trend... Read more...
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Elgate, which was founded in 1971 above a small boat building yard in Margate, Kent, is a family owned designer and importer of wholesale garden,... Read more...
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We are now just a few days away from the key annual event in the UK's home, gift and greetings trading calendar: Spring Fair International.... Read more...
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We are now half way through Spring Fair International and I'm pleased to say that serious buyers have been finding their way here despite heavy snowfall... Read more...
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Dear Marketplace News readers, it is now day 4 of Spring Fair International and I'm pleased to report that visitors have been flowing through the... Read more...
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This is my final report from on site at Spring Fair International, where trend forecasting service World Global Style Network has just provided us with... Read more...
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Despite the unremittingly chilly weather there is a whisper of spring in the air right now, and I like to remember that the coldest winters... Read more...
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Our big news this week is that Alison Jackson, managing director of Emap Connect's Home & Gift portfolio, is leaving the company after five years... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring Fair and Autumn Fair International, Emap Connect, is proud to announce that Intelligent Retail is its new Retail Services category partner.... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring Fair and Autumn Fair International , Emap Connect, is proud to introduce key supplier of personalised gifts, the Personalised Memento Company... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring and Autumn Fair, Emap Connect Home & Gift, hosted a series of free workshops where exhibitors could learn how to get... Read more...
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The organiser of Autumn Fair International , Emap Connect Home & Gift, is delighted to announce the launch of the new Spotlight pavilion for new... Read more...
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Emap Connect Home & Gift is delighted to announce that Rex International is our new Design Led Exhibition Category Partner for Spring Fair International and... Read more...
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Two of the home and gift industry’s biggest hitters, David Metcalfe and Pam Plant, have taken up consultancy roles with Emap Connect Home & Gift,... Read more...
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Official branded products designed by the recently deceased Michael Jackson will soon be hitting the shops.
Participating retailers - currently including Hot Topic, Target and... Read more...
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Building on the successful launch of the Snug-Rug at Spring Fair International, wholesale gift importer and supplier, Gift House International, has added to the range... Read more...
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The launch of Cook Live! at this year’s Autumn Fair International promises to be one of the most exciting introductions to the home and gift... Read more...
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Toys at Autumn Fair International will be exhibited in Hall 5 of the NEC alongside craft products and partyware, in the biggest and best showcase... Read more...
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The organiser of Autumn Fair International and Spring Fair International, Emap Connect Home & Gift, is offering a series of free workshops to help suppliers... Read more...
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Spring Fair International 2010 will see the introduction of a dedicated stationery zone within Hall 3, where it will complement the existing showcase of greetings... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring and Autumn Fair , Emap Connect, is delighted to announce Widdop Bingham as its first website and exhibition category partner.
Widdop... Read more...
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Exhibitors and buyers have welcomed an initiative from Spring Fair International organiser Emap Connect to move home gifts and interiors suppliers to the heart of... Read more...
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Spring Fair International is delighted to announce the launch of the online Business Village, in conjunction with specialist ecommerce solutions provider, Tiger Commerce.
The Business... Read more...
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Gilli Reeves, who specialises in the creation of decorative pillows via her company Adornment , has reported a strong upswing in sales since Spring Fair... Read more...
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Since Spring Fair International 2009 closed its doors on February 5, exhibitors have been sharing data on their show-stopping products for the benefit of buyers... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring Fair International has discovered that exhibitors are being targeted in a new scam running out of Mexico.
Commercial Online Manuals is... Read more...
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From me to you journals by from me to you ltd, Product of the Year winner of the inaugural Spring Fair Awards, is reaping the... Read more...
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Emap Connect has announced the appointment of Louise Young to managing director of its Home & Gift exhibition portfolio - comprising Spring Fair International and... Read more...
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Flying Toys featured seven of the smallest working models in the world on its stand at Spring Fair International 2009, where a demonstration was provided... Read more...
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Horwood’s prominent position in Hall 1 at Spring Fair International (SFI) paid dividend, with major buyers turning out in force to support the industry and... Read more...
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Housewares specialist Eddingtons has announced the lucky winners of its Chefs Experience competition that was run throughout Spring Fair International 2009 (SFI).
Nick and Susan... Read more...
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This year's Spring Fair International (SFI) was outstanding for Ashleigh & Burwood, which showcased a number of new fragrant gift ranges, including reed diffusers and... Read more...
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The popular Australian cosmetics range BYS (Be Your Self) launched to the UK market in 2007 at Spring Fair International (SFI) and has gone from... Read more...
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Members of the Emagold group of jewellers reported that they’d enjoyed some good business on their landmark pavilion stand at Spring Fair International 2009.
Asa... Read more...
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The World Pearl Group launched the world’s first ever collection of CarbonNeutral pearls at The Jewellery Show, which was held alongside Spring Fair International 2009... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring Fair International invites all exhibitors from the 2009 event to contact us with details of your best selling product from the show. This information... Read more...
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At the Pure London exhibition held at London's Olympia on February 8 - 10, Khabi Mirza, features editor of fashion business bible, Drapers , hosted a... Read more...
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Marketplace News paid a visit to the Pure London exhibition yesterday Tuesday February 10, for an insight into some of the seasonal forecasts and recession-busting... Read more...
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Marketplace News caught up with one of Spring Fair International’s great success stories, Heath McCabe, discovering from director John McCabe that: “We wanted to be... Read more...
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Deroma showed its range outdoor and interior plant pots alongside Mondian products at Spring Fair International for the first time after buying the company in... Read more...
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Wildlife habitat manufacturer Wildlife World launched its first gardening range at Spring Fair International this week. The Home Farm range includes raised beds, cold frames... Read more...
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Spring Fair International 2009 is almost drawing to a close and it's been another memorable occasion. Hundreds of thousands of new products have been launched... Read more...
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Spring Fair International 2009 will draw to a close today, Thursday February 5. The show's managing director, Alison Jackson, gave Marketplace News her verdict on... Read more...
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Fallen Fruits showcased Secrets du Potager at Spring Fair International this week The French company, which produces kitchen garden gifts, was bought by its Dutch... Read more...
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Spring Fair International (SFI) is the seasonal launch platform for iconic card publisher Two Bad Mice, which first branched out into giftware at SFI 2008... Read more...
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Jersey Pottery has teamed with Splimple card designer Stuart Caldwell on a second range of mugs following the success of last year’s Mugs of Truth.... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor, New Overseas Traders, which is the wholesale division of The India Shop, had an eye-catching stand in Hall 4 of this... Read more...
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The first carbon neutral jewellery range in the UK was launched at Spring Fair International this week. Mahmon calculates the CO2 emissions created by the... Read more...
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Arbro launched the Whatever It Takes Timepieces at Spring Fair International this week. The watches wall clocks and alarm clocks feature the designs of celebrities... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor, Jivana Style is noticing a change in attitude towards her ethnic greetings cards, as Bollywood becomes mainstream entertainment in the UK.... Read more...
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Partyware giant and balloon specialist Amscan has reported a steady flow of visitors and orders at Spring Fair International 2009.
Balloon demonstrator Chris Horne told... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor Charlie Bears is enjoying an exceptionally successful show, having quadrupled on day one the number of orders taken throughout the whole... Read more...
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OCUK has been exhibiting at Spring Fair International for the last ten years and has every intention of sticking with a show which has always... Read more...
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Terra Rossa is exhibiting for the second time at Spring Fair International with a mouth-watering array of oils, sweets, savoury biscuits and wines that are... Read more...
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Innermost has been exhibiting at Spring Fair International for several years but this is the company’s first foray into the Summerhouse, where the focus is... Read more...
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GL Netherland is exhibiting at The Jewellery Show at Spring Fair International for the third time this year. Sales manager Marianne Leloux told Marketplace news:... Read more...
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Michael Fish made his way through extreme weather conditions to get to Spring Fair International today and endorse The Novelty Gift Company’s Retro Weather with... Read more...
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Flights of Fancy has been exhibiting at Spring Fair International for 18 years, showcasing a lovely range of UK manufactured, nature-inspired products, most of which... Read more...
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Retail Jeweller launched this year’s UK Jewellery Awards at Spring Fair International today. Jewellery industry leaders gathered to mark the opening of entries and enjoy... Read more...
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One of the UK’s premier suppliers of gift wrappings, Penny Kennedy, which yesterday scooped the first Spring Fair Award for best greetings product, has agreed... Read more...
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Ethos unveiled a range of mugs designed by Central St Martins students at Spring Fair International today. The brief for this year’s Ethos Design Awards... Read more...
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Philip Laureston, who has been visiting and/or exhibiting at Spring Fair International for many moons (since it was located in the Talbot Hall bus station... Read more...
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Churchill has teamed with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to create its fourth range of branded tableware using images from the society’s archives. The Fruit... Read more...
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Greetings card publisher, Mildew Design, which was founded two years ago by artist-illustrator Claire Spake, has launched two brand new photographic ranges at Spring Fair... Read more...
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The buying group Cardgains gave a cheque for £22,657 to the anti-bullying charity Kidscape at Spring Fair International yesterday (Monday 1 February). Jess Lee from... Read more...
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Ascot & Taylor launched a range of gift bags for gardening, pet, cycling, DIY and motor enthusiasts at Spring Fair International this week. The In... Read more...
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Wishing Well Studios held its Dolce Vita prize draw today, Monday 1 February, on the Cardgains Village stand at Spring Fair International. The first prize... Read more...
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From You To Me Journals were named Product of the Year at the inaugural Spring Fair Awards in Birmingham today. In the retail category, Dulwich... Read more...
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Stone the Crows has reintroduced furniture into its product range at Spring Fair International. The company, which supplies gift and homewares, has launched Weathered Elm, a collection... Read more...
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Author Sally Page appeared at Spring Fair International today to provide a preview of her 16-year-old daughter Libby Page’s first book Love Pink . The... Read more...
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C.L. Edwards & Sons has teamed up with Swarovski to launch Rocio Illumini, a contemporary jewellery brand that uses rhodium-plated silver and cubic zirconia to create jewellery that looks... Read more...
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The Birmingham Assay Office launched its Matthew Boulton Bicentenary Celebrations in Spring Fair International’s Jewellery Hall today. The celebrations marked 200 years since the death... Read more...
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Marketplace news was stopped in the aisles at Spring Fair International by this colourful display from the English furniture division of US homewares specialist, The... Read more...
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Spring Fair International is the main annual launch platform for Richard Cooper Bronzes, which launched 45 new products in Hall 12 at the show, including... Read more...
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The European showcase of Brands of China is exhibiting for the sixth time in the UK in Hall 12 of Spring Fair International (SFI).
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Contemporary kitchenware designer Joseph Joseph launched a range of food preparation gadgets at Spring Fair International today. The tools are designed to make everyday tasks... Read more...
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The buying group Cardgains today (Sunday 1 February) celebrates its 20 th anniversary at Spring Fair International.
The joint managing director of Cardgains, Chris Dyson,... Read more...
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Fancy dress supplier Cesar launched a range of fancy dress costumes based on the SKY1 show Gladiators at Spring Fair International today. The Gladiator Inferno,... Read more...
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A Spring Fair International visitor takes some time out to rest her feet at the brand new Greetings Cafe, which is located in the middle... Read more...
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Artist letter carver Martin Cook today demonstrated the fine art of carving in stone on the Tablets of Stone stand at Spring Fair International.
The... Read more...
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One of the most famous Norwegian artists, Bjorg Thorhallstottir, is launching to the UK market at Spring Fair International, where she is on hand to... Read more...
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Fink Cards launched a Teenage Edition of its conversation cards at Spring Fair International today. The company, which launched in September with its Family Edition,... Read more...
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The Preciosa brand of crystal jewellery will launched to the British market by UK and Ireland distributor, Svaja International, at Spring Fair International 2009.
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As Emap Connect gears up for its key B2B trade exhibition of 2009, now just a two days away, Alison Jackon, the managing director of Spring... Read more...
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Coloured Earth will launch its new spring summer jewellery collection at Spring Fair International. All of the pieces are handcrafted in the UK by Michelle... Read more...
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February 1 will see a significant change for Pyramid Posters, which is rebranding itself as Pyramid International to reflect its global reach and client base.... Read more...
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The organiser of Spring Fair International is delighted to announce that historic porcelain manufacturer, Royal Worcester & Spode, will be exhibiting at the Fair from... Read more...
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Cancer Research UK will launch a brand new range of everyday greetings cards at Spring Fair International.
The charity has developed a range of around... Read more...
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Designer Agnetha Sjögren has created a rather unique body of work with her collection of art dogs.
The dogs are handmade and all have their... Read more...
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Keel Toys is a family run British business that has been in existence since 1947 and is one of the largest designers, importers and exporters... Read more...
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Go Stationery is launching several new social stationery lines at Spring Fair International, including a special collection to celebrate and support all things British. The Union... Read more...
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Bunbury Boards is one of the many new exhibitors that will be displaying its wares at Spring Fair International from 1 February.
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‘Gorgeous jewellery shouldn’t cost the Earth’ is the ethos and strapline of carbon neutral, ethical silver jewellery brand Mahmon, which is to its new collection... Read more...
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JVL Homeware Solutions has devised a novel way to draw visitors to its stand at Spring Fair International. Invitations have been sent to existing and prospective customers... Read more...
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A new line of Uncle Milton Star Wars Science toys distributed in the UK and Republic of Ireland by Brainstorm Ltd will preview at Spring... Read more...
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Wilton Bradley is to launch its 2009 Christmas collection at Spring Fair International. The company has worked closely with its manufacturing and design base to... Read more...
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Spring Fair International will see a re-branding for British silver jewellery designer Kit Heath, who has 25 years of experience in the jewellery industry and more than 500... Read more...
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ecommerce specialist, Sitemakers Ltd, has teamed up with Spring Fair International to run twice-daily seminars during the show called Practical Tips for Successful Online Retailing.... Read more...
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Spring Fair International (SFI) has announced a joint venture with Totally Shows, to be launched in 2010. This will see the co-location of Totally Tools,... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor, the Royal Mint, is paying tribute to Robert Burns with a special gold £2 coin. This marks 250 years since the birth... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor, Nicky Thompson is proud to say that all of her products are made entirely in the UK.
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Emap’s global market-leading style bible, WGSN , will be running a VIP Homeware Trend Seminar on Thursday February 5 at 11.00am during Spring Fair International.... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor, Cubic, is now representing DCI Products in the UK. DCI Design, which is based in Rhode Island in America, produces a... Read more...
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Acme Made will be available for the first time in the UK when it is launched at Spring Fair International. This design-led range of protective... Read more...
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Giveware Ltd is to launch its first brand, Flourish, at Spring Fair International. The new range of crackers, gift tags, bags and bows has been... Read more...
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Carol Ridler Handcrafted Wood is a totally rural enterprise producing decorative wooden pieces inspired by English country life, tradition and the seasons. Her eco-friendly products... Read more...
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Fireworks International, which will be exhibiting in Hall 3 at Spring Fair International, is putting on a free display for visitors on Monday 2 February... Read more...
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French candles designer and manufacturer, Bougies la Francaise is to launch its new Spring Summer collection in the UK at Spring Fair International. This seasonal... Read more...
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Germany jewellery supplier Bastian will exhibit at Spring Fair International for the first time in February, as part of a major relaunch of the brand.... Read more...
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Beauty Connection Ltd is to launch the eco-friendly US candle brand, Paddywax, to UK retailers at Spring Fair International. The candles are made with beeswax,... Read more...
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Whitney Woods, an established manufacturer of promotional direct marketing products, is introducing selected cross-over items under the name, A Nice Touch, that will be revealed... Read more...
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I’m beholden to admit that a product such as this will mean little to a man but a lot to a lady, and I thereby... Read more...
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Visitors to the next Spring Fair International will be able to see more North American gift and stationery suppliers than in previous years. The Fair’s... Read more...
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If you are on the look out for the latest and best in fairly traded, ethically produced products which have a low impact on the... Read more...
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Carters Ceramic Designs has been exhibiting at Spring Fair International since 1981 and this year will be no exception. The company will be proudly exhibiting... Read more...
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Spring Fair International exhibitor Trashy Bags is a social enterprise based in Ghana, which employs 70 people from disadvantaged backgrounds to collect waste plastic trash,... Read more...
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The European showcase of Brands of China was launched at Autumn Fair 2004 and will be exhibiting for the sixth time in Hall 12 of... Read more...
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Presented in association with the Fine Art Trade Guild, the programme of seminars and workshops to be held in Hall 12 of Spring Fair International... Read more...
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The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has introduced several new projects for 2009 that will be previewed for the first time at The Jewellery Show ,... Read more...
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Exhibitions provide a great opportunity to showcase new products, but for that very reason they are also the perfect environment for thieves to spot, photograph... Read more...
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Launched for the first time at Spring Fair International 2009, the new Raw Organic range of organic skin care products and toiletries has secured a... Read more...
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Seeking new markets and buying audiences for their latest introductions, North American manufacturers have reserved nearly 800 meters of pavilion and individual stand space at... Read more...
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With just 26 days to go until Spring Fair International 2009 (SFI), Marketplace News brings you a taste of what to expect from the vast... Read more...
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Global Crafts was launched by Karen Padbury in June 2005 as an importer of Fairtrade crafted items. The business has grown so dramatically that in... Read more...
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W. Moorcroft plc, the Stoke-on-Trent-based pottery manufacturer, has invited in-house artist Lesley Cartlidge to demonstrate her creative skills at Spring Fair International (SFI). Lesley will be present... Read more...
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Greetings card associations from around the world will hold a World Alliance meeting on Monday 2 February at Spring Fair International. Sharon Little, secretary of... Read more...
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In 2009 Denby celebrates 200 years of quality, innovation and style. Since 1809, in the heart of the English countryside, Denby has created original designs... Read more...
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A new exhibitor in the Fine Art Hall 12 is to feature the remarkable etchings of Norwegian artist, Björg Thorhallsdottir . Björg is Norway's best-selling... Read more...
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If there’s one thing that sells consistently well throughout the year for mainstream gift and greetings retailers it’s plush, from giant teddy bears to cute,... Read more...
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As visitors flock to pre-register for next year’s show the marketing team for Spring Fair International is offering advice on travel arrangements to the NEC... Read more...
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Greetings Hall 3 is the biggest and best display of greetings cards and gift stationery to be found under one roof anywhere in the world,... Read more...
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Balagan Group has pinpointed some of the key jewellery trends we can look forward to for Spring/Summer 2009. One of the ‘mega trends’, says the... Read more...
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A unique new product relating to the greetings card and gift industry, called thesitetoremember.com, launches at Spring Fair 2009. The product reminds customers via text... Read more...
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The marketing team for Spring Fair International 2009 is pleased to report that pre-registration for the forthcoming show is double the number recorded for the... Read more...
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Manhattan Toy will be unveiling over 100 new products at Spring Fair International, including new additions to the baby, plush, puppets and Groovy Girls ranges,... Read more...
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Greetings Hall 3 is the biggest and best display of greetings cards and gift stationery to be found under one roof anywhere in the world, and greetings... Read more...
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The Jewellery Show makes its debut on 1-5 February 2009 at the NEC in Birmingham, where it will run alongside Spring Fair International . The... Read more...
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Paul Rosco is proud to be launching its biggest ever soft furnishings range at Spring Fair International 2009. Based in Telford, Paul Rosco has over... Read more...
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Keen pricing, inventive design, fashionable colour co-ordination, fine glass making and luxury materials are all part of JanArt’s art glass designer jewellery. For this new... Read more...
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These recycled vinyl handbags by Tilnar Art are handmade by a very talented South African artist called Noel Geyer who lives just outside Cape Town. Noel... Read more...
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BBC Worldwide is heading to the Spring Fair International with a host of new brands and products. The licensor will display all BBC licensed merchandise... Read more...
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Specialist greetings card publisher Alice Palace will be launching eight new Christmas designs at Spring Fair International, all with appealing illustrations relating to the things... Read more...
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German stationery manufacturer, Hanra will launch to the UK its new ‘White Wedding’ collection of photographic cards at Spring Fair. All the cards are blank... Read more...
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Spring Fair International 2009 will see the largest Cardgains Village to date, with the buying group welcoming many new exhibitors to its 300 sq m... Read more...
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Real and Exciting Designs will be launching its New Christmas Collections at Spring Fair International, with designer Vicki Eggs telling Marketplace news: “We are now a... Read more...
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The February edition of Retail Jeweller magazine will include a special preview featuring some of the leading jewellery companies exhibiting at Spring Fair International 2009.... Read more...
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Linda Macdonald’s work is inspired by the delicate detail in nature and all the products are designed and created close to Loch Lomond in Scotland.... Read more...
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In 2007, the British Embassy at The Hague in The Netherlands was approached by a newly set-up company, Memorami ( www.memorami.com ), to see if they... Read more...
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On Tuesday 18 November the organisers of Spring Fair International (SFI) hosted a complementary workshop for exhibitors, to demonstrate how they can make the most... Read more...
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Ukrainian artist Marina Nesterova has signed up to exhibit at Spring Fair International in February. Nesterova employs a number of artistic methods, including silk cotton... Read more...
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Spring Fair International launched an interactive day planner on its website, SpringFair.com, today which will help visitors plan their trip to the home and gift... Read more...
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