New Curated Meetings Programme has positive results at Autumn Fair
Since it’s official launch on Sunday at Autumn Fair, the Curated Meetings programme has delivered over 400 face-to-face meetings between buyers and exhibitors and feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Priya Crowe from London-based retailer Lark said after her meetings, “Curated Meetings is excellent. It’s been a fantastic way to meet business owners to discuss ideas and bounce off each other. There have been lots of companies I wouldn’t naturally have spoken to, and I’ve placed really big orders through this process. It’s been really beneficial.â€
Helen Symonds from Bristol-based sustainable store Frankly also enjoyed the experience, saying, “I found Curated Meetings really helpful: it exceeded my expectations. It was really good to get to know brands and understand their values.â€
Tracey Sarwar from exhibitor Collective Inspirations said, “The concept is absolutely brilliant and it’s really the right timing. A great way to see a lot of people in a short period of time: you benefit from the targeted work done up front. An innovative, much-needed new step for trade shows!â€
Julie Macken from Neve’s Bees added, “It’s been really good! The team’s been nice to work with and made me feel comfortable. I’ve definitely had orders from Curated Meetings! I met some small, independent gift shops, and a couple of bigger ones I wouldn’t necessarily have chosen but will be really good. I’ve been pleasantly surprised; we are 100% going to get new orders and I’m looking forward to exhibiting in February.â€
The positive feedback continued across the rest of the show. Bruce Bell, Marketing Director of Gallery said, “We are delighted to be back in the room with our dear clients and friends. Customers are happy to shop and be back in front of product once again. We have launched new ranges and products at Autumn Fair, including, textile, outdoor living, gifts, and Christmas. This has been a recording breaking Autumn Fair, and we are extremely excited for and looking forward to Spring Fair, where we will have an even bigger presence.â€
Tom Hawes, Director, Tilnar Art, “Sunday was our best ‘Sunday’ at a trade show ever, and we took more orders yesterday, than in any other day at previous Autumn Fairs. We have great new product, and there was definitely pent-up interest and demand from buyers, who were thrilled to actually see product and new collections.â€
James Long, Pintail, “We have been very busy, taking orders from the doors opening right through to the end of the day, opening new accounts and seeing existing and lapsed customers.â€
Robert Philpott, Bomb Cosmetics, “We had a great opening day, I don’t think I have exhibited at a busier Autumn Fair for a very, very, long time. We are extremely happy.â€
Jon Swallow, Sales Director, Ty, “We have written a lot of new business, seeing serious buyers. The quality of buyer has been excellent, and we were still writing orders right up to the end of the show.â€
For more information visit www.autumnfair.com and www.moda-uk.co.uk
