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SHOW PREVIEW: EXCLUSIVELY HOUSEWARES
Inset: Exclusively returns to the Business Design Centre on 11 and 12 June this year. Below: Wade will be on display on RKW’s stand (EH404), with new dinnerware sets that blend old and new ceramic techniques.
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The Exclusively Show returns to the Business Design Centre in Islington on 11 and 12 June, 2024, bringing together leading brands across housewares, tableware, SDA and gift. PH finds out more about what some of the exhibitors have planned for the event.
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n its third year back after lockdowns and restrictions, Exclusively is going from strength to strength. Its importance in the industry demonstrated by the stand space selling out as early as February this year. Many of the exhibiting brands have been attending the show for several years. Pauline Clements, sales and marketing UK for Nordic Ware, tells us: “The Exclusively Show has been a fixed date in our calendar for the last 12 years. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet with many of our current customers and to make new connections. A wonderful platform to showcase our new designs and ranges. It is also a great opportunity to ensure plans are in place for the busy Christmas period.” Others have recently returned after a break. Juliet Coleman, marketing manager EMEA, simplehuman, says: “We loved being back at Exclusively last year after a three year absence. We felt a real buzz of everyone finally getting back to business as usual and the trend has continued, despite some tricky headwinds. So we’re back to showcase our latest innovations and celebrate the very best of the housewares industry.”
Inset: All of Tramontina’s new boards are crafted from sustainably sourced teak wood.
Inset: Bodum will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the show with special products.
Whitby & Co is a first-time exhibitor this year. Phil Ellwood, managing director, comments: “We are excited to be attending Exclusively as an exhibitor this year. In the last few years, we’ve built a portfolio of brands which complement each other well. We look forward to presenting exhibit new ranges to our current retail partners, as well as connecting with new retail partners to show them how these brands could add value to their business.” A number of the larger suppliers see such value in the platform, they take multiple stands to fully showcase their offering. Jenny Stewart, commercial director at Ultimate Products, explains: “Exclusively is always a great chance for us to meet up with our existing customers and also meet some new faces. For 2024, we’ll be exhibiting across PROGRESSIVE
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three stands, EH337 (Salter SDA), EH314 (Beldray) and EH267 (Salter Housewares).” Emma Sutton, B2B marketing manager at RKW, furthers: “RKW is delighted to return to Exclusively for another year. We always find the show inspirational and a fantastic platform to launch our key products and brands. “This year, we will have three stands with a dedicated stand for Tower, Swan and our new brand launches; Wade, Milton Brook, Royal Victoria, Sur la Table and Good Food in partnership with Tower along with well-loved brands, Smeg and Barbary & Oak.” Some have key events to celebrate at the show. Gareth Till, UK country manager, Bodum, outlines: “At Bodum we’re celebrating our 80th anniversary this year and that will be very evident as we return to exhibit at Exclusively. It’s a brilliant opportunity for us to showcase our range – our origins are