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Seminar & Demonstration Programme
IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS AND PROFITS WITH CHRISTMAS & GIFT SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
Once again well known industry gurus will take to the stage in Harrogate to share their knowledge and expertise with visitors to the exhibitions. The two day programme is aimed at helping retailers improve their business skills and their profits. Situated in the Kings Suite at the HIC simply turn up to your chosen seminar, participate and learn!
SUNDAY 10 JANUARY 2010
10.00 Gift wrapping – practical hints and tips to improve your profits – Neelam Meetcha sponsored by Gifts Today & Christmas in January
11.00 Using Christmas products and displays to add to your profits – Alan Springall sponsored by Gift Focus
12.00 Gift wrapping a great way to improve your sales – Neelam Meetcha sponsored by Gifts Today & Christmas in January
13.00 Using the Internet Doing business in a digital world – Chris Parker sponsored by Giftware Review
14.00 Gift merchandising for Garden Centres – Alan Springall sponsored by Garden Trade News
15.00 Gift wrapping a great way to improve your sales – Neelam Meetcha sponsored by Gifts Today & Christmas in January
MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2010
10.00 Gift wrapping a great way to improve your sales – Neelam Meetcha sponsored by Gifts Today & Christmas in January
11.00 Using Christmas products and displays to add to your profits – Alan Springall sponsored by Gift Focus
12.00 Gift wrapping a great way to improve your sales – Neelam Meetcha sponsored by Gifts Today & Christmas in January
13.00 Gift merchandising for Garden Centres – Alan Springall sponsored by Garden Trade News
14.00 Using PR to promote your business – Sarah Orton sponsored by Garden Trade News
15.00 Gift wrapping a great way to improve your sales – Neelam Meetcha sponsored by Gifts Today & Christmas in January
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
Neelam Meetcha: The dynamic gift wrapping demonstrations will be by presented by
Neelam Meetcha of All Occasions Gift Wrap. Over the last year she has demonstrated her skills
all over the UK. She will show retailers how to wrap gifts with stunning results.
After her presentation she will be on hand to advise retailers about the most effective ways
of setting up an in-store gift wrapping service in order to maximize profits and increase
customer goodwill and loyalty.
Alan Springall FBDS, Cert Ed A director, fellow and examiner of the British Display Society,
he first leant his skills at Selfridges. He has run his own consultancy the Springall Allen Partnership
for over twenty years. He lectures and presents in display and exhibition design all over the UK.
Clients include The Giftware association, Mattel Toys and Wyvale Garden Centres.
Sarah Orton: Founder of award winning agency WAC PR & Marketing Sarah was originally
a journalist before she started WAC almost twenty years ago. She has extensive knowledge
of creating successful PR campaigns across all forms of media including social networking.
Clients include successful art retailer Castle Galleries who have 30 stores in the UK.
Chris Parker: Former marketing director of Emap TPS, Chris joined Kent Messenger Group where
he spearheaded their digital media division. He is now managing director of CP digital and advises
companies on all aspects of digital marketing such as social networking, internet commerce,
increasing internet traffic and Bluetooth marketing. He’ll be providing a host of tips for retailers and
suppliers alike and also be available after his presentation to discuss internet issues.
Gift Wrapping Demonstrations
Come along to Neelam Meetchas demonstrations at Christmas & Gift Harrogate and you can learn great ways to improve your gift wrapping service (or start one) and improve your customer loyalty and profits
- How to wrap a gift hamper. Gift baskets are a great addition to what retailers. Neelam will show you how to make them look more professional using cellophane wrapping and shrink wrapping for the higher end market. Examples will be on display.
- The best suppliers for gift basket packaging
- How to use recycled packaging to add to gift baskets - less cost to retailer, how to use basket fillers etc
- How to gift wrap plants in cellophane - this is a good way of promoting a gift wrapping service by garden centres
- How to display slow moving stock
- How to wrap a basic box & awkward shapes using tissues and cellophane
- How to use paper and ribbons from off cuts to decorate a gift
- How to finish a gift off beautifully - every time!
Below are the events that took place during the 2010 Harrogate Christmas and Gift show. Watch this space for details of the 2011 events.
Anticipation is already building for the 2010 Harrogate Christmas and Gift show, which will be held from 10-13 January at the Harrogate International Centre. The Volume and Clearance section will also be held from 10-13 January at the Cairn Hotel in Harrogate.
The Greatest Christmas Awards
The Greatest Christmas Awards Winners for 2009, as presented at the Greatest Christmas Party, held at the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair on Sunday 10th January 2010
Once again well known industry gurus will take to the stage in Harrogate to share their knowledge and expertise with visitors to the exhibitions. The two day programme is aimed at helping retailers improve their business skills and their profits.