Exhibition space at the Exclusively Show has completely sold out to exhibitors, the organisers have said. This has occurred much earlier than in previous years.
All spaces in all areas of the Show, including the Launchpad for small companies and start-ups, are now taken with more than 140 exhibitors and 300 brands on display.
“This news is an exciting endorsement of Exclusively’s pivotal role in communicating new product development and the latest trends to all the key buyers and to media and influencers in the sector,” said the Show’s Sales Director, Seema Grantham.
“Exclusively visitors, multiple, independent, UK and overseas will really have the opportunity to see the very best that the housewares, small domestic electricals and gift sectors have to offer.”
The Show returns to The Business Design Centre in Islington on 13 and 14 June this year. And it welcomes new exhibitors including Aquaphor, Arix, Beurer, Birkmann, The Silicone Straw Company, Strata and Sue Ure, plus the return of many others including Brita, Dartington Crystal, Joseph Joseph, Oxo and Pendeford.
Ms Grantham continued: “We had a brilliant number of visitors last year, but I’m expecting even more this year given the quality of the exhibitors and the combination of popular and new show features in 2023.”
Will Jones, Chair of Exclusively, commented: “This really is very positive news and an endorsement of the Show; the team have done a fantastic job and to sell out by mid-March is a tremendous achievement.”
£100 voucher for indies
As an incentive aimed at independent retailers that are interested in visiting this year’s Show, organisers are including a £100 voucher to be used towards any single order with a minimum value of £300 minimum (net VAT) placed at the Show. This will be accepted by all Exclusively exhibitors.
In addition, any independent cookshop, gift shop, garden centre or retailer of small domestic electricals living more than 50 miles from the Islington venue can claim travel expenses of up to £75. There are also a limited number of free hotel rooms available, as well as free hospitality at the Show itself.
Marketing Director for the Show, Steve Richardson, said: “We know that independent stores work hard to maintain their high street presence and this incentive package is about helping them make the most of attending events and enjoying face-to-face relationships with suppliers.”
