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Feel The
Spotlight On... PG Live 2019
‘Buzz’!
With greeting cards becoming increasingly important for more and more gift retailers, dedicated greeting card show PG Live 2019, taking place at London’s Business Design Centre from Tuesday June 4 to Wednesday June 5, has an impressive line-up for this year's show. An enviable exhibitor list features over 230 established publishers, renowned artists and up-andcoming designers from around the globe.
Dedicated greeting card show PG Live 2019, well known for its lively atmosphere and unrivalled 'buzz', is excited to be presenting arguably the greatest collection of greeting cards in the world. The two-day show sits at the heart of the vibrant and creative greeting card community and gives major buyers, independent retailers and international distributors the ideal opportunity to bolster their portfolios for the coming year. “We’re really looking forward to this year's PG Live,” enthuses joint show director Warren Lomax. “The bar has been raised following last year's incredible 10th anniversary show and we know our exhibitors will rise to the occasion.” Adds Warren: “as always, we love being able to work with so many talented people and
we can't wait to see buyers’ reactions to their amazing new ranges!” Adding extra sparkle, the compact, focused show has attracted many exclusive exhibitors, such as UKG, Hallmark, Paperlink, Wendy Jones-Blackett and ICG, who won’t be showing anywhere else on dedictated trade show stands throughout 2019. Other leading names exhibiting include Five Dollar Shake, Paper Salad, The Art
Show Essentials DATE: Tuesday June 4 and Wednesday June 5, 2019 VENUE: Business Design Centre, London TEL: +44 (0)1635 297070 E-MAIL: warren@progressivegreetingslive.com WEB: www.progressivegreetingslive.com VISITOR REGISTRATION: www.progressivegreetingslive.com Follow us on Twitter @PGLiveLondon Follow us on Instagram @PGLiveLondon
Top: Welcome to PG Live 2019 which takes place at the Business Design Centre in London on June 4 and 5. Above left: Busy aisles at last year's show. Above: A retailer spends her golden ticket at the show. Above right: Having a bit of fun!
File, Woodmansterne, Belly Button Designs, Carte Blanche and Danilo, who will all be presenting fresh product and inspiring portfolios covering all occasions. Brand new publishers, such as Crumble and Core, Purple Tree Designs and Some Ink Nice, will be making their show debut in the ‘must visit’ Springboard section, while up-andcoming names, to include Deckled Edge, Pabuku and Toasted Crumpet, will be among those making a welcome return to the show. In addition, a host of attention grabbing highlights, competitions and special offers will also be ensuring that PG Live is the most exciting trade show to visit this year. The show attracts card buyers and distributors from over 40 countries, with both Progressive Gifts & Home Worldwide
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