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WHEN: 16 MAY 
 
WHERE:??THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION OFFICES IN?BIRMINGHAM 
 
The Giftware Association and former buyer and retail expert Jenny Spivey will be hosting a seminar?on how to approach and pitch to larger retailers to help scale up your business.? 
 
Following a 36- year career within two of the UK's most prestigious department stores - Harrods and the John Lewis Partnership - Jenny now uses her knowledge and experience in running her own retail consultancy. As 'Sense Of Retail', she works with both established retailers and suppliers across the home and giftware categories. She also mentors SMEs in the sector, including brands new to?market - helping them reach a wider audience and present themselves effectively in a professional and competitive environment, online and offline. 
 
This is a presentation by Jenny Spivey to smaller businesses who are contemplating extending their business to larger retailers. Jenny will outline the opportunities and the challenges that they are likely to be presented with and what they need to do in their approach. It's a reality check as to what potentially lies ahead. Networking Lunch and Q&A included 
 

To book your place on this event book use the above link or to arrange a 30-day invoice, please contact?Simone on Simone.rose@ga-uk.org