With less than a week until the UK's favourite Christmas & Gift trade event, companies from around the world are arriving at the Harrogate International Centre putting finishing touches to their exhibition stands and promising a plethora of fabulous products for almost every celebratory occasion.

If you haven't already registered, please click on the "Register to Visit" button on the right or call the registration line on 0845 388 2027.

Not only Christmas trees and decorations, but ornaments and products for inside and outside the home, garden ware, flora, fancy dress and novelty items - in fact retailers and buyers are guaranteed to find a whole host of exciting new stock lines whatever sector they are in.

The Harrogate Christmas & Gift organising team are now in Harrogate, so should you need to contact them between now and 23rd January (including the fair open days) please call their mobiles - Simon Anslow on 07798 737077 or Adrian Sneyd on 07904 838963 or try the Organiser's office telephone number in Harrogate on 01423 537341.

Delightful Danish designs

Danish designer Jette Frolich is synonymous with light-hearted and exquisitely romantic DelightfulChristmas decorations having created magical Christmas universes for prestigious design houses such as Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen and Holmegaard. Now in her own uniquely aesthetic way, Jette sets out to conquer the realm of functional everyday design which will be presented at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair.

Her new all-year collection includes wrapping paper and gift tags as well as tableware like fine porcelain cups, paper napkins and candles. The new products feature the poetic soft greyish colour scheme that has become a hallmark of Jette Frolich's designs - not only pleasing to the eye, but delightful to use too.

The new 2012 collection includes playful paper fairies and skating girls as well as charming new ways to make candlelight in porcelain a part of your ambient Christmas decorations and takes vines and wreaths to a new level.

Visit Jette Frolich Design on stand C21 at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair.

Petal perfection

Mezu Silk flowers will be making its debut appearance at this year's show, exhibiting an extensive range of carefully sourced and selected high quality silk and real-touch flowers.

The new collection includes gorgeous roses, beautiful peonies, dazzling dahlias, hydrangeas, amaryllis and delphiniums and each variety is available in a wide assortment of colours.

Donna Zurcher, managing director of Mezu Silk Flowers, comments: Mezu's unique offering is Petalexceptional silk flowers at exceptional prices and emanates from a dedicated team working with suppliers to ensure only the best quality products at highly competitive prices. Every flower is hand crafted to retain their structure and freshness for years to come."

Mezu is offering a 10% discount on all orders taken at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair plus free delivery on orders over £150. Visit stand C17 for more information.

A very Happy New Year to one and all - and now you are all hopefully recovered from a little too much Christmas pudding - it's time to start planning for Harrogate Christmas & Gift fair which is now just a few days away.

If you havent already registered, please click on the "Register to Visit" button on the right-hand side or call 0845 388 2027.

With almost 80 exhibitors filling the six Halls of the Harrogate International Centre to capacity (including many of the largest and best known names in the Christmas and gift industry), visitors are in for an early 2012 Christmas treat with fabulous new product ranges for the home and garden and every notable date in the calendar from Hogmanay to Halloween. Check out the full list of exhibitors.

Another highlight of the show is The Greatest Christmas Awards organised by Garden Trade News on Sunday 15th January with over 200 garden centres participating; and also the free party with disco and midnight snacks from 10pm on Monday 16th. Both of the events take place at the Majestic hotel in Harrogate. Visit the Party Night! page for full details.

Should you need to contact the Harrogate Christmas & Gift Organising team between now and 23rd January (including the fair open days) please call their mobiles - Simon Anslow on 07798 737077 or Adrian Sneyd on 07904 838963 or try the Organiser's office telephone number in Harrogate on 01423 537341.

Putting magic into Christmas

Many parents strive to bring traditional values to Christmas and the Magical Christmas Box is the perfect way to inject festive creativity into children's lives, making happy memories to pass from generation to generation.

The Magical Christmas Box is a one convenience purchase containing more than 25 items to engage and motivate kids for many hours a day in the run up to Christmas with activities such as decoration making. All of the tools required are contained in the box and the contents are accompanied by a demonstration DVD along with a supporting newspaper. Both of these contain carols, stories and instructions to complete the decorations. There are also games, stories, puzzles and recipes.

With an RRP of £19.99, the Magical Christmas Box provides retailer support including a free DVD that loops to explain the product concept to staff and customers alike as well as a dedicated website. Visit the Magical Christmas Box team on stand D18 at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair.

The Harrogate Christmas & Gift team would like to wish all of its exhibitors and visitors a very merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all early in the new year at the UK's favourite industry trade show from 15th - 18th January 2012.

Don't forget to join us for free drinks, midnight snacks and a disco at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate on Monday 16th January from 10pm onwards where we will personally extend our good wishes for a very prosperous 2012.

Beautiful ethical products

As its name suggests, Fair to Trade Ltd works with recognised fair trade producers across the world to bring quality hand crafted Christmas decorations to the UK market and for the fourth time, the company is bringing its beautiful range of products to Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair.

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. David Woodcock of Fair to Trade comments: "On a visit to India earlier this year to meet our papier-mâché producer, we discovered a fair trade project producing beautiful zari embroidery and metal decorations. The group is based about a four hour drive from Delhi and as well as promoting fair trade practices and providing training for the producers to become self-reliant, also funds a monthly medical camp and helps to support children who can't afford to go to school.

"We will be launching both the metal and zari ranges at Harrogate and are very excited about supporting the work of the group as well as introducing these beautiful and great quality decorations to the UK market."

The embroidered decorations are available as baubles, stars and hearts and come in a variety of rich colours. The zari designs incorporate beads, sequins and plenty of gold thread recreating patterns that date back to the Mughal era.

Come along and view the full range on stand 06 in Hall C.

One of the best

Winner of Best Business of the Year 2011 in the Network She Awards, Flame Homeware is one of the UK's fastest growing homeware and giftware importers. The company is delighted to present its new range for spring 2012 at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair including jewellery, candleware, garden, Christmas and more and there will be some great deals on offer at the show. The Flame Team looks forward to seeing you on Stand 39 Hall A.

Exhibiting at the show for the very first time, Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2012 (which takes place at the Harrogate International Centre from 15^th to 18^th January) provides the perfect platform for Riffelmacher & Weinberger to launch its fabulous array of products to the UK market.

Established in 1921, this family owned company is the oldest remaining manufacturer and importer of Christmas and seasonal decorations in Germany and its factory, offices, showroom and warehouse are still located in Roth, close to Nuremburg and the birthplace of the German Christmas and toy industry.

Coming from a background as producers of traditional filigree wire tree decorations, lametta and foil garlands, Riffelmacher has developed as a one stop supplier and the company's lean cost structure, flexibility and efficient logistics allows it to compete successfully in an ever changing market.

The Christmas 2012 collection is geared to the requirements of retail buyers combining tradition with innovation and includes trend colours and decorations in ceramic, metal, polyresin, wood and textiles; mouth blown and machine glass baubles; as well as an array of Christmas basics from jute bags to nativities and cribs and high quality foil garlands still produced in Germany.

Michael Roeseler, export manager of Riffelmacher, comments: 'Christmas decorations is very much a 'peoples business' and we are looking forward to showing the new collection and meeting new customers and friends at Harrogate.'

Michael welcomes you to the company's stand C18, together with Alistair Turnbull, sales and marketing consultant who is well-known in the industry, and Frank Marchl, managing director.

Growing the Tree Market

Following the successful launch of a new tree range in 2011, The Premier Tree Company intends to expand and drive the market even further in 2012 by introducing new technology and a new concept in lighting particularly suitable for trees.

The company has incorporated these lights and prewired them into the tree and by pressing a foot pedal, the colour of the bulbs will change from multi coloured to warm white and the bulbs are shaped fairy light type. There are new styles in the form of window pot porch trees, a Premier Premium collection and new value promotional lines and many prices have been frozen, look out for the 'price freeze' logo. To view the new Premier Tree Collection please visit us at our new Harrogate location, Hall H.

With the Christmas holiday's looming there are literally just a few weeks to prepare for one of the UK's favourite gift trade shows - Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair from 15th to 18th January 2012. Don't miss the opportunity to see some fabulous new products for all occasions from Christmas to Halloween as well as great gift ranges for the home and garden.

Check out the website for a list of exhibitors and discover highlights of the show and for a quick taste of some of the great products that will be on display - read on!

Shining examples

Beautifully hand-crafted glass ornaments are not only works of art, but also gifts to hand down from generation to generation and there is little doubt that Luxorna's creations will be adorning Christmas trees across the world this year.

A family owned business, Luxorna prides itself on quality and every piece in its range is crafted by professionals to create luxurious, exciting and innovative ornaments. Starting in the blowing hall, the skeleton of each ornament is built by heating the glass with blow torches and at this stage additional adornments are added.

After resting for a few days to ensure conformity to Luxorna's strict quality control, each ornament is then covered on the inside with silver nitrate giving a beautiful silver glow. This technology has been perfected by Luxorna's dedicated craftsmen over the years and it is because of this heritage and dedication that its Polish glass ornaments are known as some of the best in the world.

Don't miss Luxorna's gorgeous range of glass ornaments on stand C08 at Harrogate Christmas & Gift or visit www.luxorna.co.uk for more information.

Stepping up marketing

With challenging times the first thing that normally gets cut is the marketing and promotional budgets, not so at Festive!

With its 2012 tag line of 'our best collection ever' the company is investing more heavily than ever to make sure everyone knows that this is going to be Festive's year.

Sales and marketing director Jonathan Hughes says: "not only have we created entirely new stands for Harrogate, Frankfurt and the Spring Fair we have increased our show space by 35% and in total our trade show budget has doubled!"

Festive is also investing in other forms of brand promotion with a new PR agency and using email marketing to keep its customers informed of product promotions and upcoming events. Festive has two stands at Harrogate Christmas & Gift - M18/M08 for decorations and garlands and B37 for trees and lights - so don't forget to drop by to see some great new products.

If your New Year's resolution is to ensure you offer customers an even greater and more exciting range of products than ever before in 2012, then you will already be registered and looking forward to Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair from 15th to 18th January 2012.

Check out the website for a list of exhibitors and discover highlights of the show, and for a quick taste of some of the great products that will be on display - read on!

Themed around colour

In addition to Salco's launch of red, white and blue items in preparation for the 2012 Olympics - of which the company is generously donating 20% of profit from sales to the charity Help For Heroes; 2012 also brings some exciting new additions to Salco's Christmas collections.

The glitzy gold collection has many new handcrafted figurines, drinking glasses, gift bags and box designs; while the red festive collection offers new decorative flowers, picks, decorations, festive doormats, highly fragranced cinnamon spice candles and room diffusers - in fact everything to create the perfect traditional Christmas.

New garden items offer a fresh feel by accenting Lavender against pure white - designed to brighten any garden or conservatory; whilst building on the successful shabby chic rose collection and popular cream and green range, Salco has extended its garden lines to include a wide range of new products. For example, for a sophisticated, natural garden style, Salco complements earthy browns with slate and wicker accented with zinc and iron, delivering a modern, organic, rustic theme and ensuring there is something to appeal to every style and taste.

Visit Salco at Christmas & Gift Fair on Stands B16/B20 or www.salcogroup.com

Top of the trees

Another in a long list of product advancements from National Tree Company is the Dual-Color Low-Voltage LED Lights system with pre-lit trees incorporating the most advanced lighting system available on the market. There is a single string of bulbs (rather than two sets of light strings) and colour can be changed from soft white to multicolor and back again with the tap of a foot switch. Another benefit of this lighting system is the use of Low-voltage LED bulbs, which are energy-efficient with each 100-bulb string using approximately 1.15 watts of power compared to the 44 watts of conventional lights sets. They are also long lasting, up to 25,000 hours of service compared to about 3000 hours from incandescent bulbs. Plus, because of the low energy consumption, low-voltage LEDs are cool to the touch and pose no risk of shock or fire.

Dual-Color Low-Voltage LED lights are available on all hinged tree styles, are easy to assemble and include the foot switch for control of the lights. Please visit us in Hall D at Harrogate Christmas & Gift or visit www.nationaltree.com for more information.

The title Christmas & Gift' might lead you to think that Harrogate's favourite trade show is just about the festive season - but you'd be sorely wrong! Not only will you find every type of bauble, glitter, tinsel and Christmas tree packed into six Halls, but goods and gifts for every occasion from Halloween masks and flower arrangements to garden equipment, luxury food items and even furniture.

Don't forget to pre-register for the show, which takes place from 15th - 18th January 2012 at the Harrogate International Centre. On the website you will also find details of how to get there, where to stay and a full list of exhibitors.

In the bag

At this year's Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair there really will be a bag for everybody thanks to Josoblu which will be exhibiting two of its top ranges - Re-Uz and ringArose.

A Re-Uz carrier includes stylish designs with everything from this season's must have florals and retro creations to 'fun' bags featuring shoes and dogs, and priced at just £6.99 (rrp) these chic bags are perfect for everyday use without breaking the bank.

The ringArose range is aimed at consumers who love vintage florals and includes everything from this season's must have frilled quilted shopper to cosmetic bags and stylish glasses cases big enough for even the largest designer frames. Also competitively priced from £5.99 (rrp) up to £49.99 (rrp) the ringArose collection makes the perfect gift range and is ideal for those looking for something elegant yet affordable. The range includes over 70 items in five chic floral fabrics so there really is something for everyone!

Traditional glass craft

Whilst combining the latest trends and most up to date manufacturing processes in the industry, Krebs Glas Lauscha is also famous the world over for its beautiful hand crafted ornaments.

In its factory in Lauscha, Germany the company has preserved the centuries old creative traditions of glass blowing made famous by the Lauscha artisans and these ornaments are an integral part of the Lauscha collection.

Each one is mouth-blown and hand decorated with love, care and attention to the highest standards, making every item totally unique. The picture shows examples of 100mm mouth-blown, hand decorated baubles which will also be on display at Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair on Krebs Glas Lauscha's stand 08 in Hall A.

The next month will be a hugely busy time for all retailers - and not least those in the gift and garden sectors - and many will no doubt be congratulating (or commiserating) their choice of stock as consumers arrive on mass in preparation for Christmas. However, next Christmas should also be high on their agendas as they take note of popular trends and perhaps missed opportunities, before attending Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair with a product ‘wish list’.

Taking place at the Harrogate International Centre from 15th to 18th January 2012, visitors are guaranteed to find everything they could possibly want to stock - as well as some unusual and inspirational new product ideas - with everything from Christmas trees and decorations, to furniture, garden products and gifts for every conceivable occasion. Don’t forget to pre-register for the show.

Sweet luxury

Luxury food items are great add-on gift ranges guaranteed to attract impulse purchases, so visitors to Harrogate Christmas & Gift shouldn’t miss some mouth-watering culinary treats from Terra Rossa on stand A32.

Terra Rossa is renowned for its outstanding and Great Taste Award Winning extra virgin olive oils and its beautifully presented gift packs make sophisticated alternatives to a traditional selection box of chocolates at Christmas - or indeed any other occasion. These contain the highest quality first cold pressed extra virgin olive oils infused with fabulous flavours such as lemon, basil, mint, chilli and garlic providing an explosion of sensations to the taste buds.

In addition, Terra Rossa also has beautifully presented sweet ranges including manna from heaven, sugar almonds and exquisite traditional Jordanian nougat. Individually wrapped and presented in elegant traditional draw string see-through bags topped with traditional Jordanian cloth, few will be able to resist the unique Arabian flavours of these truly scrumptious mixtures of almonds and pistachio nuts embedded in manna or nougat.

www.terra-rossa.com

Safe electrics

Keeping temporary electrical connections dry and safe is essential for every occasion throughout the year and Festive Lights DRiBOX is a must have stock accessory for retailers in numerous markets. Visit the company’s stand CO9 at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair to view the latest launch, the DRiBOX 200 which is the smallest in the range and ideal for providing a safe environment for single socket extension leads as its small size ensures that it remains discrete. Festive Lights is also launching the DRiBOX Combo which comprises all three boxes from the DRiBOX range nested together, providing the ultimate solution when safely connecting a number of electrical connections in a number of locations. The DRiBOX range is all IP55 rated against dust and water ingression, keeping all temporary connections safe and dry making them a perfect accessory for Christmas lighting, garden lighting and appliances, plus aquatics. Also, don’t miss the company’s fabulous selection of festive lights!

One of the highlights of Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair is undoubtedly the Party Night and Greatest Christmas Awards organised by Garden Trade News which takes place on the first night of the show. This will be at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate on Sunday 15th January 2012.

For anyone involved in the Christmas, Gift or Garden Trade industry this is a not to be missed event and includes a three course meal with wine and soft drinks, live band entertainment - and of course lots of anticipation as the winners of the Greatest Christmas Awards are announced.

Those garden centres which haven't already got their entries into the Great Christmas Awards are in luck as the deadline has been extended until 11th November. There are four categories: The Greatest Christmas Display Team; The Greatest Christmas Event Team; The Greatest Christmas Grotto Team and the Greatest Christmas Catering Team - and it's totally free to enter. In the next few weeks judges will be travelling the length and breadth of the country meeting teams and taking pictures of their wonderful displays.

The customer voting category for the Greatest Garden Centre at Christmas also starts next week, so Garden Centres wishing to register should contact Garden Trade News as soon as possible and a voting pack will be sent out to them - email: karen.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk

To purchase tickets to the Party Night call 01733 775700 or for details of sponsorship opportunities email pat.flynn@tgcmc.co.uk

Adding some sparkle

Finland is home not only to Santa Claus but also to the Nordic countries' only manufacturer of Christmas decorations - KA Weiste - a family company still run by the grandchildren of the original founder.

Established in Helsinki, Finland in 1924, KA Weiste now exports to over 50 countries worldwide and Christopher May, the UK's Agent for the company comments: "One of our first customers in the UK is a large department store in Knightsbridge and we are grateful to have maintained this relationship and with many other customers throughout the UK over many years.

"Obviously our collections change each year according to fashion demands, but our core business in shatterproof ornaments, tinsel and garlands remains extremely strong. 2012 will be no ordinary year for KA Weiste as there are many new 'jaw-dropping' design ideas which will just have to be seen to be believed."

The company recently welcomed Taru Tonder on board, a famous Finish designer who has worked tirelessly with head of design team Helena Friman to produce a truly international collection. Her Natural Frosty Winter range echoes white snowy landscapes full of cones and snowberries wrapped up with traditional brown and white gingham ribbon and bows. Why not come along and see for yourself at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair - stand M28.

Buyers looking for exciting new novelties and gifts for all occasions and particularly festive products for the 2012 season should make a beeline for Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair from 15th to 18th January. The show promises six halls packed with the latest and best products from artificial Christmas trees and lighting to decorations, gifts, floral, garden products, toys and even furniture.

For those looking to grab a bargain, the Volume and Clearance Section which will be housed at the nearby Majestic Hotel, will be offering a wide and varied selection of products from toiletries, housewares, stationery, electrical, toys and other essential everyday items.

Register today for free entry.

A festive flavour

As a market leading seasonal decoration supplier, Festive Productions Ltd has over 7,000 products across several categories including British made tinsel, trees, lights and tree decorations and will be providing a one-stop-Christmas shop at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair.

Don’t miss Festive’s exciting new, competitive range for 2012 including everyday floristry and giftware sold under the 'Creative Living' brand with a dedicated catalogue, showroom and unique merchandising solution.

Established in 1983 and based in Cwmbran, South Wales, Festive has 50 years collective experience within the Christmas and gift industry and still produces over 12 million metres of high quality tinsel per year at its UK factory.

Festive is THE destination whatever the time of year and whatever the occasion!

Floral favourites

Winter Flora has been a supplier of premium quality natural home decorations for over 40 years and its products can be purchased through many garden centres, home decoration and gift shops. From pretty posies to hand tied bouquets, wood rose wreaths and arrangements to Oak Trees and Wooden 3D cut outs, Winter Flora’s collection will provide an eye-catching display whatever the occasion.

Visit Winter Flora at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair and don’t forget to follow the company on Facebook to get updates about new products and ranges - www.facebook.com/Winterflora

Buyers of novelties and gifts for all occasions as well as exciting new ranges for the home and garden are in for a real treat at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair, which takes place from 15th to 18th January, as the organisers have confirmed an almost sold out show with Halls A, B, C, M and H fully booked and limited exhibitor space remaining in Hall D.

With six halls of the Harrogate International Centre packed with the latest and best products from artificial Christmas trees and lighting to decorations, gifts, floral, garden products, toys and even furniture this is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone looking for diverse and quality new retail lines.

Additionally, those looking to grab a bargain shouldn’t miss the Volume and Clearance Section which will be housed at the nearby Majestic Hotel, offering a wide and varied selection of products from toiletries, housewares, stationery, electrical, toys and other essential everyday items.

Register today for free.

Wholesome to gruesome

As the name suggests, they don’t come much bigger and better than Premier Decorations Ltd when it comes to products aimed at the Christmas, Halloween and Summer Outdoor Living markets. In fact, the proof is certainly in the proverbial 'pudding' at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair (15th - 18th January 2012) with this leading UK Christmas decoration importer taking over Hall H in its entirety!

Naturally, if you’re looking for a superb selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas products covering all lighting and decoration ranges, you will be spoilt for choice. You will be equally excited by Premier’s truly gruesome Halloween range including masks, costumes, make up and accessories. In fact, with the wave of Premier’s magic wand there is no witch who can’t go to the ball - toad and all!

For those who haven’t ordered for their summer and outdoor living departments, Premier’s stand will also have a large area dedicated to these products. Department Stores, to DIY and Garden centres will find everything required - barbeques, chimneas, outdoor lighting, picnic and tableware, water features and even outdoor clocks and games.

In fact, whatever your line of business, Hall H is a one-stop-shop and with Premier’s professional, friendly team there you are guaranteed not to leave Harrogate Christmas & Gift empty-handed.

If you haven’t already - don’t forget to register online.

It may seem like months away - but time gallops, particularly in the busy period in the run up to Christmas, so don’t forget to prepare early and pre-register for Harrogate Christmas & Gift which takes place from 15th - 18th January 2012.

Visitors to the show are guaranteed a treat in store with six halls packed with exciting and innovative products to line their shelves - whether it be for Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day or even Halloween. However it isn’t just special occasions that are catered for, but homes and gardens too with furniture, decorations, gardening equipment, gifts and literally hundreds of novelty ideas.

Of course if it is Christmas trees and decorations you are looking for, you will certainly be in the right place too! Click here to register for the fair.

Santa’s little helper

A leading supplier of pocket money and grotto toys in the UK for more than 125 years, Playwrite helped Santa to give more than 100,000 toys to Britain’s boys and girls in the run up to Christmas last year and from the beginning of 2011 until the end of June delivered more than 10 million toys!

Even though it’s not even Christmas yet, Playwrite is busy planning a whole year ahead to Christmas 2012 and will be presenting an even bigger range of grotto toys at Harrogate Christmas & Gift including gift-wrapped or unwrapped.

A Santa’s Grotto can be a major part of your business; welcoming customers and bringing in new visitors so don’t miss the Playwrite stand at Harrogate to view its entire Santa’s Grotto range - all in one place.

Visit www.playwritegroup.com for more information.

Gifts galore

With the Christmas season almost upon us, the majority of manufacturers and retailers in the gift sector will be focusing on looking for great new product lines for next year and Harrogate Christmas & Gift (15th - 18th January 2012) guarantees retailers a flying start to the 2012 festive season.

Harrogate Christmas & Gift is the first European trade show specifically geared towards the Christmas & gift trade and with both exhibitor and visitor numbers up 20% last year, it's never too soon to get involved - whether exhibiting or visiting.

With six halls packed with exciting new and tried and tested products from Christmas trees and decorations to novelty and gift items, gardening ranges and even furniture, there is guaranteed to be the 'perfect something' to take pride of place on every shop shelf.

Also, don't miss the Volume and Clearance Section which will be housed in the nearby Majestic Hotel where you can grab a bargain from toiletries, housewares, stationery, electrical, toys and numerous other everyday essentials.

Flying the flag

Priding itself on being one of the most prominent homeware and gift companies in the UK, Salco's design, development and sourcing programme has gained it a respected reputation for quality and performance amongst both customers and manufacturers.

In addition to its 6000 products for the home and garden, and in preparation for the 2012 Olympics, Salco will be launching a range of patriotic and Union Jack inspired items. These red, white and blue products include glow-in-the dark accessories, tealights, tealight holders, candles, windmills, napkins, lanterns and anything else needed to show support.

2012 brings exciting new additions to Salco's Christmas collections, with fully comprehensive ranges to satisfy any festive interior style. Brand new for this season are some fabulous additions to the glitzy gold collection; with many new handcrafted figurines, drinking glasses, gift bags and box designs. Or, if it is a traditional look you're after, Salco's red festive collection offers new decorative flowers, picks, decorations, festive doormats, highly fragranced cinnamon spice candles and room diffusers. In fact everything you need to create the perfect traditional Christmas.

Make sure you pay a visit to Salco's stand at Harrogate Christmas & Gift or visit www.salcogroup.com for more information.

Momentum is now building in anticipation of the UK’s premier Christmas and gift trade event, Harrogate Christmas and Gift which takes place from 15th to 18th January 2012.

Major building work has taken place at the Harrogate International Centre and consequently exciting new developments for next year’s show include a brand New Hall which has been booked in its entirety by Premier Decorations and Premier Halloween, there is also a new entrance leading up to Hall D and the New Hall. The escalators situated between Hall B and C which will be used to transport buyers up to Hall D and the New Hall - The Premier Hall / Hall H. Halls H and D will replace Hall Q and the Kings Suite which will have a complete make over.

The Volume and Clearance Section will be housed at the nearby Majestic Hotel and is hugely popular for those looking to grab a bargain, offering a wide and varied selection of products from toiletries, housewares, stationery, electrical, toys and other essential everyday items.

For anyone involved in Christmas or gift sectors this is a not to be missed event with six halls packed with the latest and best of products from artificial Christmas trees and lighting to decorations, gifts, floral, garden products, toys and even furniture - the list goes on!

Halls A and M are now completely sold out with companies such as Gisela Graham, Festive Productions, Kaemingk, Konstsmide, Salco and Widmann already securing stands. As space is allocated on a first-come-first serve basis and is booking up fast, to ensure your company has a favourable position contact the organising team to reserve your stand space as soon as possible on 01902 882 280 or email: info@harrogatefair.com

Momentum is now building for Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 2012, with exhibitors confirming space for the show which takes place at the Harrogate International Centre from 15th to 18th January 2012.

Last year, with a new organising team on board, plus an intensive PR strategy in place, Harrogate Christmas & Gift firmly re-established its position as the ultimate European trade show specifically geared towards the Christmas and gift trade, with both exhibitor and visitor numbers up more than 20% on the previous year.

Simon Anslow, Christmas & Gift Organiser, comments: “Thanks to the new team with its enthusiastic approach and injection of fresh ideas - Christmas & Gift is once again firmly on the map and the 2012 show looks set for further growth. With modernisation and extensions taking place at the Harrogate International Centre, we are currently exploring opportunities for new larger halls providing a bigger and better venue than ever before.”

For anyone involved in all aspects of the gift trade, this is a not to be missed event and not only caters for Christmas - although you will find a wealth of Christmas trees, decorations and novelties for the festive season. This event is relevant companies in a diverse range of industries, from gardening products and accessories; home furnishings and household goods, to party products, fancy dress, toys, novelties and licensed goods. The list is endless and grows continually, so if you are a manufacturer seeking new outlets or a retailer looking for new lines for purchase opportunities, make sure you put Harrogate Christmas & Gift firmly in your diary.

In addition, the Volume and Clearance Section, which has traditionally been housed at the Cairn, has decided to make the move to the Majestic Hotel to be closer to the exhibition halls hoping to attract more buyers. This section sells a wide and varied selection of products from toiletries, house ware, stationery and many other essential everyday items.

Many current exhibitors are now reserving places and are also enquiring about extra space. Last year's exhibitors have until Friday 27th May to reserve the same position as last year with a deposit payment of 25%, after which stand space will be opened up and available to all.

Contact the Christmas & Gift team for more information about exhibiting or visiting next year on 01902 882 280, 01902 880 906, email: info@harrogatefair.com

Companies with a proactive approach to marketing, particularly in the current difficult economic climate, appear to be successfully riding the storm and many are looking forward to increased sales in 2012 having already secured exhibition space at Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair 2012.

Matt Higginsons (left),
Sales Director, Festive Lights Ltd.

Festive Lights Ltd is a prime example and has not only re-booked for Christmas & Gift 2012, but is also exploring markets further afield having recently returned from the National Hardware Show in the USA. Matt Higginson, sales director, comments: “We launched our new DRi BOX model to the USA market and received tremendous feedback and immediate orders. We also met a successful distribution company which believes our product is a winner, so look forward to volume sales soon.”

Harrogate Christmas & Gift is at a prime time of the year for retailers looking for fabulous decorations, gifts and novelties for the winter season and attracts visitors from across the UK and Europe involved in a diverse range of industries from gardening products and accessories to home furnishings, household goods, party products, fancy dress, toys, novelties and licenced goods.

The Volume and Clearance Section, which will be housed at the nearby Majestic Hotel, is hugely popular for those looking to grab a bargain, offering a wide and varied selection of products from toiletries, housewares, stationery, electrical, toys and other essential everyday items.

Simon Anslow, Christmas & Gift organiser, comments; “Companies which attended the show last year were given until the end of May to secure their positions for 2012 and we are delighted with the take up so far by numerous proactive companies including Premier Decorations, Kaemingk, Gisela Graham showing Christmas products; Salco, Hills and Giftworks showing gifts, plus many more.

“Exhibition space is now open to all companies wishing to exhibit at the show and with modernisation and extensions taking place at the Harrogate International Centre, the Christmas & Gift will offer a bigger and better venue than ever before.”

Exhibitors at Harrogate Christmas & Gift can also take advantage of free marketing opportunities provided in the show's regular e-bulletin newsletter which goes out to thousands of key buyers and industry contacts. As soon as you have secured your space, you can start promoting new products and lines to you target audience between now and the show.

For more information about booking exhibition space contact the Christmas & Gift team on 01902 882 280 or email: info@harrogatefair.com