dailynews Monday 20 July 2015
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Alexander Thurlow Taking inspiration from the poppy flower, Alexander Thurlow is launching its brand new range of jewellery and scarves. From cuff links to necklaces and bracelets, the poppyinspired fashion pieces are offered in vintage-inspired tin boxes along with paper card inserts, which pay homage to W World War I. Visit them on stand C6.
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The 2015 Best of British Trail is expertly vetted by David Nicholls, Design Editor for The Telegraph Magazine acknowledging exhibitors who produce the majority of their work in this country. We highlight three Best of British.
Jamie Frame Design G200 “Our maps are hand-
made in Scotland, carved from birch plywood with different wood veneers. We offer UK regional and global carved maps and can create bespoke ones too,” says owner, Jamie Frame.
KittyEllise Retailers Amanda and Claire from KittyEllise, Selby, were looking for jewellery, bags and fashion accessories.
Brisk trade coupled with a new show layout meant the opening day of Home & Gift Harrogate was deemed a success by organisers Clarion Events. Last year, £73,000,000 worth of business was carried ou out at Home & Gift, and these figures are on track to t be repeated this year. Exhibi Exhibitors reported a steady flow of order-tak order-taking customers with footfall perceived as higher than previous years. perceive “So far fa I’m absolutely delighted with the reaction we are getting to the changes we have im implemented for this year’s Home & Gift,” S Show Director Cleere Scamell told the Daily Da News. “I’m particularly pleased
that the new navigation of the show is proving such a hit with visitors.” Speaking to the Daily News, Julian Potter, General Manager, Hill Interiors told us: “This is the biggest stand we’ve ever had. At one stage, I did a rough count and we had 100 people on our stand at the same time – so we’re incredibly happy. I definitely think it’s been busier at the show this year.” Buyers were equally buoyant with Philip Charnel of Kitty Brown saying: “If I was to sum the show up in one word, I’d say expensive! We’ve placed loads of orders here.”
Retail Summit debuts today! Business experts from around the country will speak at the inaugural Great Northern Retail Summit today (Monday, 20 July). In a first for Home & Gift Harrogate, the day-long event takes place in the Majestic Hotel and kicks off at 10.15am, running until 4pm. The event has been designed by show organisers Clarion Events to give retailers expert advice on how to help you grow your business. “I’m really looking forward to the inaugural Great Northern Retail Summit, which is covering the ever-changing yet exciting retail market,” says Show Director Cleere Scamell. The day has been divided into two sections; the morning will focus on High Street Revival, the afternoon will look at Optimising Digital. See page 2 for the programme.
Lola Design G169 “My artwork is designed in York and made in Harrogate, so has very local provenance. The designs are inspired by British animals and from textiles and floral patterns and we offer fine art prints and cards,” says artist Lola.
Stockwell Ceramics G184 “All our ceramic products, from jewellery to decorations, are made entirely in the UK and inspired by historical British design.” Mary Goldberg, Stockwell Ceramics.