S H OW P REV I EW: H I N F 2018
HARROGATE INTERNATIONAL NURSERY FAIR 25 – 27 March 2018 Harrogate Convention Centre www.nurseryfair.com
All Hail HARROGATE!
Each March, the beautiful market town of Harrogate is taken over by the nursery trade as suppliers, wholesalers and retailers make the most of the three-day Harrogate International Nursery Fair. Here’s PPS’ preview of what you can expect to find at the UK’s only nursery trade show.
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here’s always plenty to keep visitors busy at the Harrogate International Nursery Fair and this year’s show, taking place from 25 – 27 March, will be no different. While still offering an unrivalled opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of baby products to meet
Friendly Setting “Harrogate gives us an opportunity to show new products to our customers in a friendly setting that is efficient for both parties. We look forward to seeing as many of our customers as possible! It will be an exciting show for us as we will have the new Mima Xari Royal Blue, Mima Xari Limited Edition Yellow and the upcoming Mima Zigi on display. There will also be a new Lascal BuggyBoard design too!” Simon Russell, managing director, Cheeky Rascals
key industry buyers, the exhibition will also be trialling a completely new look, taking over three different halls of the Harrogate Convention Centre. “Having fewer entrances will concentrate the visitor flow in a more structured way,” explained show organiser Adrian Sneyd. “We’re excited to see what everyone makes of the new layout and look forward to showcasing some of the very best baby products that the industry has to offer.” Also new for the 2018 show is the New Product Showcase, which will serve as the first port of call for retailers and buyers looking to uncover the latest new product launches and is ideal for companies launching brand new items and ranges. The winners of the BANTA and Concept & Above: The Mima Xari limited edition yellow with parasol, from Cheeky Rascals.
Above: The bestselling Cosatto Woosh in the colourful Fairy Clouds design.
Innovation Awards will also be announced during the show, while a jam-packed seminar programme, organised by the Baby Products Association (BPA) will be running thoughout the three-day show. The presentations will cover various subjects, from the new GDPR regulations (3Volution) to the latest baby product trends (GfK) and parents’ shopping habits (The Insights People). But the main draw is – as ever – the exhibitors and new products themselves. “We are delighted to have a number of major brands returning to the 2018 show in March,” says Adrian. “Joie, Nuna and Red Kite will be joining a long list of wellloved brands such as BabyStyle, Bebecar, Cheeky Rascals, Hauck, Obaby, Peg Perego and Venicci to name just a few.” British brand Cosatto will be returning to Harrogate International Nursery Fair PROGRES SIVE PRESCHOOL
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