57 HOME & GIFT PREVIEW ONE-STOP SHOP Home & Gift is the must-visit summer buying festival. Check out our show round-up to discover what’s to come… IN BRIEF: WHO: Home & Gift, www.homeandgift.co.uk WHERE: Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate WHEN: 21-24th July, 2024 With summer firmly on the way, that means only one thing - the 2024 edition of Home & Gift is nearly here! Be sure to mark your calendars for the 21-24 July to see the return of the buyers’ festival to Harrogate. Spanning across the Harrogate Convention Centre and grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Majestic Hotel coupled with an unparalleled selection of products and a focus on fostering connections Home & Gift is one event the retail community can’t afford to miss. Over four glorious days, Harrogate will be transformed into the retail industry’s one-stop shop for new products, top brands, networking and more – this is retailer’s opportunity to enhance their collections and prepare for a prosperous season ahead. ENHANCED SOURCING EXPERIENCE This summer’s edition will offer visitors an enhanced sourcing experience as the Clarion Retail team introduces a site redesign. This year, the almost sold out Design-Point 1 (DP1) will be extended offering buyers one huge marquee to explore. Home & Gift have once again brought together an unparalleled collection of brands across five product sectors; Design-Led Gifts, Gift, Home Accessories, Jewellery & Fashion and Food Emporium. The show boasts a diverse product selection featuring heartwarming gifts and exquisite jewellery to delightful children’s toys and whimsical greeting cards. LIFESTYLE SECTORS With these leading lifestyle sectors to explore, retailers can inject freshness into their new collection by sourcing from over 500 established brands and emerging newcomers across 3 Design halls and 4 halls at the HCC. Top brands returning to the show will be; Bomb Cosmetics, Burren Balsamics, CHALK UK, Estella Bartlett, Forma House, Fox Under The Moon, Hot Tomato, Miss Shorthair, My Doris, Once Upon a Tuesday, Powell-Craft Ltd, Roka London, Stephanie Davies, Talking Tables, The Original Gluggle Jug, Toasted Crumpet, Stoneglow Candles, Vurchoo, Warmies and many more. Alongside these established favourites will be numerous new brands joining the show including; Asobu, BARE BOUTIQUE, Bare Kind Limited, byOliviaBell, Clay & Jewel, Esperance & Co Pty Ltd, Everest Pet & Home Supply, Fern Beall Ceramics, Flor Da Lua, Ginger and Roo, Growbar, Gnaw Chocolate, JWB London, LORDS Fragrance House, My Little Eco Bag, Paper Rose Ltd, Plus-Plus, Pooch and Paws, Shore2Sea, The Brighton Group, Trixie Baby, and Wacky Wax plus loads more. Inspiration is sure to be sparked as Better Trends curate their showcase with key products selected from the show to bring to life three trends for the season ahead. With the show’s creative being designed in collaboration with them for the 2nd year, Home & Gift will reflect their trend prediction for a summer filled with Mediterranean vibes, al fresco dining and easy summer days. MULTIPLE NETWORKING EVENTS The show is well known for its relaxed social atmosphere, perfect for easy summer networking at the show’s multiple networking events. Visitors and exhibitors can mingle and connect out on the deck in the sunshine at events including the legendary Sundowners drinks, where The Giftware Association will be announcing the winner of the hotly anticipated Gift of The Year Award. Along with Pimms on the Lawn taking place in the centre of the show’s grounds, offering brands the chance to meet with visitors away from the confines of the halls and design-points. Home & Gift brings together a truly unique compilation of brands and effectively blends business and pleasure all under the July sun in picturesque Harrogate. As the industry’s favourite summer show, Home & Gift is a must-visit for any retailer looking to head into the Autumn/Winter season strong.
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