Trade shows help you find out about new developments in your sector, plus give you insight into working smarter and more profitably. What are the top trade shows that UK ecommerce entrepreneurs should attend?
There are still many reasons for ecommerce entrepreneurs to attend trade shows. Trade shows allow you to:
* Obtain up-to-date information on changing ecommerce trends
* See new products, equipment, technologies and services in person
* Maintain and build relationships and network with peers and exhibitors
* Develop new ideas
* Learn through seminars and training sessions
* Save money by seeing many suppliers in one place
* Compare products and competitors
So what are the top trade shows for UK ecommerce entrepreneurs?
Internet Retailing Expo: March 20-21, 2013
Home to six conferences, eight workshops and over 150 leading suppliers, the Internet Retailing Expo is a must-attend event for multichannel and online retailers. Better yet, it’s free to attend!
When: March 20-21, 2013
Where: NEC Birmingham
More information: http://www.internetretailingexpo.com
Scotland’s Trade Fair: January 20-22, 2013
Scotland’s Trade Fair has been running for more than 30 years, enabling retail buyers and suppliers to meet and conduct business. Some 5,000 buyers from department stores, multiples, mail-order and online, tourist attractions and independent retail outlets visit the show over three days. It claims to be the number-one destination for buyers wishing to source Scottish-made and Scottish-themed products.
When: January 20-22, 2013
Where: The SECC Glasgow
More information: http://www.scotlandstradefairs.co.uk/spring/Home.aspx
Spring Fair International: February 3-7, 2013
Spring Fair International is Europe’s largest home and gift trade fair, with more than 300,000 new product launches, 3,000 exhibitors and 12 show sectors.
When: February 3-7, 2013
Where: NEC Birmingham
More information: http://www.springfair.com/
Manchester Gift Show: September 8-19, 2013
The Manchester Gift Show is a new trade fair, offering a variety of gifts, hand-crafted products, jewellery, art, ceramics, glass, greeting cards, toys, cosmetics, home and fashion accessories.
When: September 8-19, 2013
Where: EventCity Manchester
More information: http://www.manchestergiftshow.com
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