29 SPRING FAIR PREVIEW to buyers’ queries during the show. We hope the new Sip & Shop Happy Hour will be a very welcome distraction to close a successful day’s sourcing.” LIVE JUDGING Buyer Concierge Information Points will be located near hall entrances throughout the show, helping buyers with their onsite journey and experience. They will also highlight all the key experiences and activations taking place at the show including the Inspiring Retail Stage, the Masterclass Studio, Trend Talks and Pitch Live, New Product Showcase, Gift Of The Year Finalists Showcase, the BIRA/BHETA Pavilion, the Cardgains Village, the #SBS Village, the GCA Debut Pavilion, the Footwear Showcase, Tableware Showcase, plus the debut First areas for exciting new exhibitor launches in Beauty, Gift, Kids, Home, and Moda. The Cardgains Village will, once again, be a feature at the heart of the Greetings section. This year’s suppliers include Cherry Orchard, IC & G, Jacksons, Rainbow Designs, Sarunds, UK Greetings, Word ‘n’ Wishes and Woodmansterne, who will be showcasing their products and latest ranges of greetings cards and gifts. Penny Shaw, Managing Director at Cardgains says: “We’re looking forward to exhibiting again at Spring Fair and The Cardgains Village offers a great opportunity for existing members to engage with partners in the industry, and also gives a dedicated area encouraging other independent retailers to visit us and find out how Cardgains membership can benefit their business.” As well as hosting the live judging for Gift Of The Year, buyers will also be able to immerse themselves in an art gallery style display in Hall 5 of the all of the shortlisted products, and an education and information space including a historic photo timeline of Spring Fair’s partnership with the Giftware Association and Gift Of The Year. The popular New Product Showcase returns presenting a curated edit championing a host of new products launching at the show. It is located alongside the new Trend Talks stage in Home, Living & Décor in Hall 6. CONTENT PROGRAMME Spring Fair is proud to introduce three new features that will undoubtedly elevate the show experience and bring the retail community together. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered at the Inspiring Retail Stage, Trend Talks and Masterclass Studio. INSPIRING RETAIL STAGE Where fashion meets insight, the Inspiring Retail Stage will welcome industry icons and fashion pioneers to share their experiences, stories, and advocacy. Inspiring Retail Stage will be a hub for thought-provoking keynotes and vibrant Moda catwalks showcasing the latest fashion trends. It’s the perfect place to refresh your retail rails and stay ahead of the curve. Highlight sessions: Monday 5th at 12:30 - Retail Landscape 2024: Insights from the British Retail Consortium with Kris Hamer, Director of Insight, British Retail Consortium Tuesday 6th at 12:30 - Retail Futures - Eco-Innovations from Source to Sale…. and Back Again with Paul Wright, Group ESG Director, PDS Ltd Tuesday 6th at 2:30 - Theo Paphitis Perspective on Business and Retail in 2024 TREND TALKS Exploring the future of retail, Trend Talks in partnership with The Future Collective is your go-to stage for discovering the latest retail trends and product innovations from future forecasters and creators. Here you can also explore the New Products Showcase and watch exhibitor Pitch Live competitions to see innovation in action. Highlight sessions: Sunday 4th at 12:00 - How Gen Z is Reshaping the Way We Work with I Love My Job and HappyHQ Monday 5th at 1:00 - Delivering your Difference: How Exceptional Retail Experiences are Key to Growth with Peter Aitken, Senior Director, Head of Customer Strategy and Insights and Sinéad McDonnell, Business Development Manager of Kantar Insights Tuesday 6th at 12:00 - The Art of Customer Experience with Jim Thompson, Managing Director, 20.20 Tuesday 6th at 2:00 - The Future Global Retail Trends with The Future Collective Wednesday from 11:00 – 3pm, Trend Talks Takeover with The Future Collective ‘Retail Design for Better Forum’ Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 3:00 Pitch Live - Pitch Live - SpringFair 2024 MASTERCLASS STUDIO Masterclass Studio in partnership with TikTok elevates retail excellence. Join free business solution masterclasses dedicated to helping you grow your retail business. Leading agencies and consultants take the stage, presenting their expertise in TED-style talks on an array of topics; from new social media skills, buying best practice, radical retail technology and conscious consumerism. Join Google, Avocado Social, Dalziel & Pow and The Buyer and Retail Coach Ltd and many more. Highlight sessions: Sunday 4th at 12:00 - Tech Magic: An AI Masterclass for Retail with Alex Ryan, Owner, Marketing 101 Sunday 4th at 1:00 - A Strategic Buying Masterclass with Nicole Higgins, The Buyer and Retail Coach Ltd Monday 5th at 11:00 - Social Boost 2024: Mastering Social Media for Your Brand with Alison Battisby, Social Media Consultant, Avocado Social Monday 5th at 12:00 - Analyse This: How to Decode Your Data with Google Tuesday 6th at 11:00 - It Takes Two to Tango: Your Role in Conscious Consumerism with Helena Mansell-Stopher, CEO, Products of Change Tuesday 6th at 2:00 - Brand Symphony: how to build memorable experiences with Anna Sanders, Design Director, Brand Environments, Dalziel & Pow Wednesday 7th at 12:00 - Supercharge Your Talent Retention Game in a Competitive Industry with Miguel De Palma, Recrutiment Lead, I Love My Job and Janine Jacobs, Co-founder, HappyHQ
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