In This Issue
That was the year that was... 2022
Surprise in store for Hogewoning customers at Harrogate Christmas & Gifts show
Barnsfold Nurseries acquired by D.J. Squire & Co Ltd
Caroline Owen takes over as chair of the Tillington Group
New DIY sector set to create opportunities for retailers
Polar explorer to talk about endurance and resilience at GCA conference
GCA to welcome British farmer and organic veg entrepreneur at annual conference
Bents helps to bring smiles to local children
Positive catering sales continue in November
Kelkay partner with Brett Landscaping
Zest smashes annual fundraising target
Grow with The Real Soil Company
Garden centre delivers second ambulance to Ukraine
Spring Fair launches its new ‘The Little Black Book’
Clever Pots makes grow-your-own easier than ever at Spring Fair 2023
Alan Roper Interview in GTN's December Sustainability Directory Issue, read on-line here
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
Discover the new Gold Medal winners
BPOA conference to return as live event
The best of last week's
Sad news to end the year, Paul Cooling has died
More sad news at the end of 2022. Alastair Jackson of Poplars Garden Centre has died.
Garden centre manager Gavin Cooper dies suddenly
November garden centre sales down -11% on same period last year
TV doctor films at Tong Garden Centre
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Spring Fair launches its new ‘The Little Black Book’
 

Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion which returns to the NEC Birmingham NEC from 5-8 February 2023, has launched this season’s The Little Black Book exclusive show preview packed full of information, insights, and the thousands of exhibitors set to showcase their new products at the greatly-anticipated show. 

 

For a chance to receive one of the limited printed copies of this free go-to-guide for all things happening at Spring Fair delivered straight to your door, register by Sunday 8th January.

 

The Spring Fair visitor experience starts with The Little Black Book, offering an exclusive insight into all things new and noteworthy at the show, a full floorplan, a snapshot of show highlights, a preview of the latest products and an A-Z list of exhibitors being showcased including lots of new names. The handy fold out floorplan at the start of The Little Black Book offers an aerial view of the entire show floor. Take note of the colour-coded sector areas and start to plan your route around the show. Add to your buying wishlist and find key brands in seconds with the A-Z Exhibitor List on page 161. Use the colour-coded key along the side of the page to identify which sector to find an exhibitor in.

Check out the Spring Fair snapshot from page 18 for an exclusive insight on what’s happening at this year’s show. Discover all things new and noteworthy for 2023 including the New Product Showcase, new speakers on the Inspiring Retail Stage and Moda Stage, the Sustainability Product Showcase, plus so much more! Digital copies of The Little Black Book will also be sent to everyone who registers.

 

To register for Spring Fair and be in with a chance of receiving a copy of The Little Black Book visit https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration.

 

As the largest and most accessible “shop for shops”, Spring Fair is the UK’s trusted platform for discovery and innovation, putting the most sought-after products, bright new finds, and industry-leading creative thinkers, under one easy-to-navigate roof whilst giving retailers unparalleled cross-buying opportunities.

 

Spring Fair encompasses 14 sectors within four destinations across 8 halls – Home which includes Living & Décor, Housewares, Everyday, and The Summerhouse, Gift including Christmas, Floral and Seasonal Decorations, and Moda fashion featuring its own Catwalk as well as Jewellery & Watch, Womenswear, Fashion Accessories, and Footwear, and the newly launched responsible sourcing show Source Home & Gift - all offering thousands of much loved and established favourites alongside an array of sustainable and new brands showing for the first time. The show creates a compelling and unmissable platform for buyers to touch, feel, and experience the latest products, trends and innovations. 

 

As the buyers one-stop marketplace for everything new and on-trend for 2023, Spring Fair is the leading home, gift and fashion buying showcase. It runs from 5th - 8th February 2023 at NEC Birmingham. 

 

For further information visit www.springfair.com 

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