Holly Tucker Enthralls And Inspires At Autumn Fair

While there are still two days of this year’s Autumn Fair (the show closes at 4pm on Wednesday 5 September), the interest in already building for next year’s show which will see some major changes in the hall locations.

Louise Young, md of Autumn Fair and Spring Fair is excited about the re-edit for next year’s September show.
Louise Young, md of Autumn Fair and Spring Fair is excited about the re-edit for next year’s September show.

The exhibition will switch locations within the NEC – from the Piazza to the Atrium – revealing newly organised halls as part of a re-edit and rebrand for 2019.

Spring and Autumn Fair recently joined ITE Group as part of its acquisition of Ascential Events. This re-edit forms part of the investment and renewed focus the new owners are bringing to the shows.

Under the plans for next year, the main greeting card exhibitors will be housed in Hall 6, adjacent to gifting in halls 7, 8, 9 and 20.

“Our customers asked us to change the layout of the show, and to also see how we could bring the two separate gift halls together,” explains Louise Young, managing director of Spring and Autumn Fair.

But with this year’s show still in full flow, PG Buzz shares some of flavour of the Autumn Fair 2018.

Not On The High Street founder Holly Tucker enthralled a packed audience at Autumn Fair yesterday (Monday 3 September) as she told her incredible business journey.
Not On The High Street founder Holly Tucker enthralled a packed audience at Autumn Fair yesterday (Monday 3 September) as she told her incredible business journey.
Another popular speaker was Jeremy Corner, md of Blue Eyed Sun whose talk, entitled Examining the rise in eco and socially conscious trends certainly hit a chord.
Another popular speaker was Jeremy Corner, md of Blue Eyed Sun whose talk, entitled Examining the rise in eco and socially conscious trends certainly hit a chord.
GCA’s Sharon Little (4th from left), PG’s Jakki Brown (5th right) and Autumn Fair’s Susan Fairley (centre) met with the met with members of the Dutch greeting card association (of publishers, retailers and its postal operator) to share insights about the respective market challenges and opportunities.
GCA’s Sharon Little (4th from left), PG’s Jakki Brown (5th right) and Autumn Fair’s Susan Fairley (centre) met with the met with members of the Dutch greeting card association (of publishers, retailers and its postal operator) to share insights about the respective market challenges and opportunities.
Cardgains’ marketing director Penny Shaw (left) with indie member Pam Malin of Occasions in Liskeard who was happy to collect a Just a Card window decal from the Cardgains Village stand for her shop.
Cardgains’ marketing director Penny Shaw (right) with indie member Pam Malin of Occasions in Liskeard who was happy to collect a Just a Card window decal from the Cardgains Village stand for her shop.
Widdop and Co director Stephen Illingworth reading the latest copy of The Happy News newspaper next to the company’s tuk tuk display of uplifting products.
Widdop and Co director Stephen Illingworth reading the latest copy of The Happy News newspaper next to the company’s tuk tuk display of uplifting products.
The GCA’s Thinking of You Week display within the Debut area of the show in Hall 4.
The GCA’s Thinking of You Week display within the Debut area of the show in Hall 4.
Sue Morrish, joint owner of The Eco-friendly Card Company was giving out luxury chocolates to all customers ordering as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Sue Morrish, joint owner of The Eco-friendly Card Company was giving out luxury chocolates to all customers ordering as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
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