Bumper show issue - Gift Focus magazine

news&eventsSource makeoverThe Source food and drink trade show has undergonea makeover following the successful show at Westpoint,Exeter this April.Shift Thinking has created a new identity to helpstrengthen the profile of the show, which takes place atWestpoint, Exeter from 4 th to 5 th April 2011.This year 200 exhibitors participated at the show, which isrun in collaboration withthe Taste of the West organisation.It is set to grow for 2011 and become an even broaderbased food and drink event. As well as the speciality ranges,buyers can expect to see an increasing number of primaryfood and drink producers to create a blend that representsthe diverse quality from the South West and beyond.Although strongly focussed on the region, the showpresents opportunity for companies from all over the UKand abroad to meet South West buyers from retail, foodservice and public sector.For further information about The Source visit thewebsite at www.sourceexhibition.co.uk.More to see at GleeGlee, the one-stop destinationfor garden, pet and leisurebuyers, has unveiled addedvisitor attractions. The initiativesare set to make this year’sshow, which takes place atBirmingham’s NEC from 20 th to22 nd September, the strongestyet for those looking to buildtheir business.As well as meeting suppliersfrom across six core productsectors, visitors to the show willbe able to take advantage ofnew retailing inspiration, expertinsight, staff training and visitorplanning opportunities.New attractions alreadyconfirmed include GardenAngels, Glee’s very ownDragon’s Den-inspiredshowcase. The Garden Angels will see six business thinkers put forward theirproduct pitch and business plan. Taking place in two, one-hour sessions onthe Monday and Tuesday, of the Garden Angels will be made up of a panel ofindustry leaders.Other features will include the Glee Innovators’ Zone, back and even biggerin 2010 following its launch last year. Glee’s seminar theatre returns and willfeature key industry figures and hundreds of new products are also set tolaunch at Glee this year. To make finding them easier, they will once again becollected in the Glee New Products areas.For more information visit www.gleebirmingham.com.All Asian sourcing showsLeading Hong Kong trade fairs Mega Show Part 1 and 2 are on target to present over6,000 exhibition stands this year, reports event organiser Kenfair.Held over seven days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, MegaShow Part 1 takes place from October 20 th to 23 rd and Part 2 from October 28 th to30 th 2010.The long established events are a regular diary date for over 60,000 global buyers.With more than 3,580 Asian and international suppliers from around the globe it isa leading industry showcase for products, ideas and innovations in gifts, housewares,premiums and toys. Exhibitors present a broad selection of products, designed andmanufactured in Asia for export markets.New this year Mega Show Part 1 has undergone significant, customer-drivenreorganisation. For the first time the diverse mix of merchandise has been classifiedinto five broad categories, each in a clearly defined location to make the show easier to shop.Mega Show Part 2 offers a further opportunity to view an additional 833 companies in over 1,000 exhibition stands. With an emphasis on Chineseproducedgifts and housewares, it also presents a large contingent of 61 office and stationery companies showcasing Asian pen, print and papersuppliers. Displayed over three halls the show has also been reshaped for buyer convenience.To find out more visit the website www.mega-show.com.giftfocus 11