According to initial feedback, last week’s Harrogate International Nursery Fair was firmly back on the map, with exhibitors reporting packed order books and retailers delighted with the new product on offer.
The UK’s only baby trade show saw a number of returning exhibitors as well as some brand new suppliers and according to reports it was a strong show all round.
Nicola Carrera of WHL Europe, which returned to the show in 2019, commented: “Our stand was buzzing with lots of lovely comments. We truly know we did the right thing in coming to Harrogate this year and we loved seeing new and existing retailers. We thought the layout of the show worked well and there was definitely a spark in the air!”
New exhibitor Invictusbaby UK had a ‘sensational show’, according to Donna Kosloff, sales director. “We specialise in boutique retailers and signed up 38 new shops,” she commented. “Almost everyone visiting our stand placed an order!”
Adrian Sneyd, show organiser, was delighted with the response, saying: “This year has been an amazing turn-around for Harrogate. We saw the return of major brands as well as new product launches from regular exhibitors and those brand new to the show. There was a definite buzz in the air throughout the entire three days and early feedback suggests that business was good all-round.”
The dates for next year’s Harrogate International Nursery Fair will be the 29 – 31 March 2020. Bookings will open in May, with priority given to all existing exhibitors who will be contacted directly nearer the time.”
