Blogs
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"Always try and learn from other people’s experiences but to follow your own gut, carve out your own path and do it your own way. Someone once said to me that unless you walked a mile in someone else ...
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Each year Top Drawer aims to give emerging, new-to-market brands the opportunity to exhibitor to our community of top quality buyers. In the show’s collaboration with the University of Arts London, bu ...
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Sustainability has become a key part of how businesses operate, meet these brands who are creating ingenious products that are also eco-friendly.
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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) launched Love Your High Street Week in 2023 to celebrate the incredible independent retailers that make our high streets so special. The week-long ...
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Take a look back at our UAL exhibitors from Top Drawer Autumn - plus a sneak peek at the brands joining Launchpad in January!
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If your brand is looking for exquisite paper to use for your products or advertising, then look no further that G . F Smith. With over 130 years of experience they know paper and it's production bette ...
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A preview of what buyers and exhibitors can expect at the 2023 London Trade Fair, Top Drawer, and tips on preparing for this event.
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With the Christmas season fast approaching, there’s no time like now to be stocking all things festive. Founder of indie marketplace, And so to Shop, Louise Daniel has selected her top picks from On D ...
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Examining the key challenges and opportunities facing retail post-COVID.
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The simplest ideas are often the best is an adage that has never seemed more appropriate in the midst of COVID-19 and all that comes with it. One brand making a huge difference with their adapted appr ...
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Discover the colour that needs to be part of your 2023 collection, Viva Magenta.
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It would be easy to imagine that in these difficult times, people are not buying. However, that simply isn't true. Retail expert and Founder of Future Retail, Catherine Erdly, shares what customer's a ...
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Now is a perfect time to start preparing your retail space for reopening. All non-essential retailers had to close their doors in March, and with the curve finally slowing it’s getting more important ...
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With non-essentials stores across the country set to reopen in just a few weeks, Visual Merchandising Specialist and Founder of Dot to Dot, Kat Maclennan shares her top 5 tips for a successful reopeni ...
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Equip yourself with the products, insights, and connections needed to stay ahead in the fast-evolving retail landscape.
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RetailFest speaker sessions at Top Drawer offer insights from experts to boost business growth. The interactive format provides tailored learning.
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An in-depth look at Roka Bag Production and how it exemplifies ethical, sustainable practices that align with the demands of conscious consumers and retailers.
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An exploration of predicted fashion trends for the upcoming S/S 24 season at Top Drawer, including sustainability, bold prints, comfort and digital fashion.
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Professional retail tips for 2023 focused on conscious marketing, future trends, online presence, in-store experiences and leveraging trade shows like Top Drawer.
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Dani Ledo has announced a revamp of their ethical luxury home fragrance brand, including a move to amber glass jars and bottles.
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Be the first to find out the shortlist for The Gift of the Year Awards! The Gift of the Year awards recognises some of the top brands and designers in the gift industry and the awards are the most hig ...
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A couple of weeks ago, we asked our Top Drawer audience what subjects they’d like to hear about over coming months, to help keep their business looking ahead. What was clear in the replies was a conti ...
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Inspired by the nostalgic feeling of receiving a beautiful gift in the post, Letter Box Hamper is bringing Britain’s best luxury food and drink—from the likes of Coco Chocolatier, Tregothnan Estate Te ...
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Having launched at the show 30 years ago, it seems only fitting that Two’s Company by Mulhouse will take their final bow at Top Drawer A/W19, having chosen to retire this Christmas. A family-run busi ...
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Spice Kitchen will be returning to Top Drawer this September having just won the Gift of the Year award! The brand's popular range of giftable spice sets are perfect for retailers to stock in the lead ...
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As a Top Drawer exhibitor, showcasing new products, masterful displays, and meaningful engagement can help brands stand out. The event enables trendsetting and storytelling.
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Top Drawer is delighted to announce Kuniko Maeda as the winner of the SS19 Spotted Award
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A guide to sourcing quality bulk furniture suppliers at Top Drawer, an event that brings together a plethora of innovative retail designs.
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Who would have ever thought that we would be living as we are right now? "Certainly not me! These are very unpresented times and I have felt completely confused and very worried for my business during ...
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A comprehensive 2023 guide to UK trade shows with a special spotlight on Top Drawer London and the invaluable opportunities it offers exhibitors and buyers.
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If getting your products featured by magazines, blogs and top influencers is on the top of your list - read on! Nicola Snell, Founder of Press Loft, has compiled some tips for getting publicity in the ...