Countdown to Christmas

There are just 20 shopping days until the big day and retailers across the country are bracing themselves for the busiest few weeks of the year.

Father Christmas has never been more prolific, popping up in Shopping centres and garden centres across the UK positioned in festive grottos with gifts galore to give. Those seeking Santa gifts for next year will have plenty to choose from at Harrogate Christmas & Gift in January with companies offering great value packages including Hometown World Ltd, Padgett Brothers and Playwrite Group – to name just a few. For more information and a full exhibitor list, visit the website at www.harrogatefair.com – and if you have colleagues who may not be aware of the fantastic opportunities offered at the show, please feel free to forward this newsletter to them.

Tradition and trees

Puleo International is a third generation family owned manufacturer and distributor of unique hand-crafted Christmas and Halloween décor items. The company offers an extensive collection of artificial Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands, both unlit and pre-lit in various designs and sizes as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor décor items. ‘The oldest family name for Christmas trees in America’ the company takes pride that the Puleo name reflects a family tradition of commitment to the highest standards in product quality and service to its customers.

Visit Puleo Asia Ltd on Stand C22

Sweet treats

As well as its award-winning extra virgin olive oils and spices, Arabian speciality company Terra Rossa will be presenting its gorgeous selection of sweets which make ideal Christmas gifts in numerous retail settings and especially hampers.

Choose from assorted Nougat and Raha with pistachios and apricot peal; Manna from Heaven, a sweet speciality made from the resin of trees which only grow in the north of Iraq; deliciously fragrant sugar coated almonds, and last but not least, Baba's Rashi and Dibis, an incredibly moreish sweet sticky spread that makes a perfect treat at any time of day.

Visit Terra Rossa on Stand Q20.

Adding some light

Taking art to a completely new level, Premier has a magical selection of LED lit canvasses, which once the evening light draws in transforms a seemingly ordinary picture into something so realistic you can almost imagine stepping into it and becoming part of the scene. There are a number of stunning designs to choose from and all are proving best-sellers for retailers. 

Visit Premier Decorations in Hall H