Beautiful products, clever creatives and a first look at the new trends?
It’s all happening this weekend at the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair!
The AGHA Sydney Gift Fair is billed as Australia’s largest industry-led retail trade exhibition and it returns to Sydney Olympic Park 23rd to 26th February with an absolute blockbuster line up.
With tens of thousands of products to explore, thousands of retailers, stylists and professionals in attendance, a new addition of 13 key retail product categories (including smart living, home and interiors, entertaining and dining, outdoor living and more) AND workshops and events… I don’t blame you if you are thinking “where do I start”?!
I’m here to guide you my top picks to explore and enjoy at this year’s event!
Meet Jen Bishop of Interiors Addict
We all love the down to earth cheer leader of creatives, Jen Bishop – founder of the interiors design blog Interiors Addict! Jen will be onsite at the event on Saturday at 2pm in the Hall 4 Bar to answer questions about social media marketing and how to grow a retail business.
This one sounds amazing: you’ll learn how to take your customers on a visual journey (so important for making an impact) and style products. Curated by visual merchandiser Natalie Coulter, founder of Belle Flaneur, this brand new immersive space at Stand DX6 features the latest textures, materials and styles from leading exhibitors and brands!
Set within the stunning surrounds of The Dome, find high-end collections from Australia’s finest suppliers in our signature luxury buying destination, Design Life. This premium buying experience is for first-class retailers seeking distinctive ranges with a designer touch, all in one location.
Led by experienced visual merchandiser Natalie Coulter from Belle Flaneur, pick up top tips for visual merchandising at the free hands-on workshops at The Styling Well at Stand DX10. This free interactive workshop offers hands-on support to retailers and industry professionals wanting to learn new tips and tricks for visual merchandising and product styling, including simple styling and flat-lay photography techniques.
If you are looking for new and innovative products, The Launch Pad is where you need to be. I love that this concept offers start-ups access to retailers, while retailer are provided with unprecedented access to products that have just entered the market along with an insight into the latest innovations in the industry.
See the run down of timings and tickets along with more info at aghagiftfairs.com.au. And mark the date in your diary now for the AGHA Melbourne Gift Fair 2019 on 3rd to 7th August!
Header image by AGHA exhibitor Bambury. All other shots courtesy of AGHA. Thank you to AGHA for supporting this post.
This looks like it was a great event for retailers and visual merchandisers in particular. I wish I could have made it. Was it as good as expected?