Show Preview Exclusively
Excitement grows for Exclusively The 2021 Exclusively Show returns to its live format at the Business Design Centre on August 24 and 25 and organisers are expecting a bumper turnout. In this preview, take a look at what visitors can expect at this popular event and uncover some of the trends set to make an appearance across a variety of products at the show.
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arly indications from both retail buyers and the media suggest that the live 2021 Exclusively Show, taking place at The Business Design Centre, Islington on August 24-25 is set to be a popular event. Housewares, small domestic electricals and gift sector buyers, journalists and influencers are confirming attendance in abundance. Big name home and department stores such as John Lewis, Fenwick, Robert Dyas, Next, Wilko and B&Q will be joined by grocery chains like Iceland and Aldi, specialists such as Lakeland and ProCook, discounters, B&M, Home Bargains, TK Maxx, Studio and Trago Mills, garden centre groups like Bents and Blue Diamond and online giants such as Ocado and eBay. Bira is incentivising housewares, gift, electrical and hardware independents among its 6500-strong membership with a £100 voucher to be used against any single order of over £300 at the show. Moreover, all buyers visiting Exclusively can benefit from a £50 contribution to travel costs incurred in attending, courtesy of show owner, The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). On the media front, 120 invite acceptances have so far been received by the Exclusively Brand Showcase, the show feature curated just for journalists and influencers. Titles including Marie-Claire, ELLE, Real Homes, BBC Good Food, Olive Magazine, The Sun, Homes & Gardens and ITV’s This Morning are all attending alongside key influencers and trade media – including Tableware International and Kitchenware International. They will not only see an edit of the Show’s most exciting products, but also be able to soak up the thinking on latest trends from forecasters, Scarlet Opus. For Exclusively is also not just about product. It has a reputation for predicting commercial trends and a proven track record for enabling brands to get in front of buyers and the media. Popular features such as the Trend Talks and Tours provide insightful trend predictions and are a particular draw for savvy buyers. This year will be no exception and Phil
More information about the Exclusively Show can be found via the website www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk. More information about visiting Exclusively can be obtained from the BHETA Member Services Team on 0121 237 1130 or via the website www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk
“This year’s show will also feature a wider range of product than ever before”
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