NEW HOME, GIFT & GARDEN SECTOR TAKES PLACE AT GLEE As we head into Spring and gardeners around the UK get planting and digging, plans for Glee - the International Festival for Garden, Leisure and Pet being held at the NEC from 27th-29th June - are also hotting up. This year the focus will not just be on the great outdoors, as a brandnew Home, Gift & Clothing sector is about to take shape on the exhibition floor. Whilst Glee has long hosted key exhibitors in these categories, the 2023 show will be the first time that such a strong focus has been placed upon gifting, homeware, fashion accessories and apparel. This is testament to garden centres’ success in extending their instore offerings, and also offers a significant opportunity for other retailers. As the first trade exhibition taking place in the second half of the year, Glee offers a golden opportunity for gift shops to get ahead of the curve and secure orders before Christmas. Visitors will be able to source from top-flight suppliers offering products that range from candles, toys and crafting kits to greetings cards, giftwrap and stationery, whilst specialists in hats, scarves, gloves, boots and other winter woolies will help retailers get set for the festive season. www.gleebirmingham.com PACHA PARTNERS WITH POETIC BRANDS FOR MAJOR NEW APPAREL LINE Poetic Brands, a specialist in licensed apparel, has announced that it has signed a multi-year pan-European contract to design, manufacture and supply men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and beachwear for possibly the most recognised club on the planet: Pacha. Poetic Brands will be targeting all major European fashion retailers as well as online retail with a wide range of apparel, accessories, swim and beachwear, expected to be in-store from spring/summer ’24. Elliott Matthews, Managing Director of Poetic Brands, says: “A pioneer of clubbing, dance and fashion, Pacha is both a venue and a worldwide brand that has revolutionized leisure and entertainment globally. It’s a real privilege to work with this iconic brand. We’re looking forward to producing fashion ranges of Pacha apparel and accessories.” www.pacha.com INDUSTRY NEWS 87
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