WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH OR THURSDAY 26TH MARCH

Take part in our first Meet The Buyer event of the year focusing on Independent stores and buyers. We have independent buyers from the following stores.

Brookfield's Garden Centre
Highworth Emporium Cards & Gifts
Expressions Swindon (3 gift shops + online)

These buyers are looking for the following products:

Gifts, Fashion Accessories, Food, Greeting Cards and Toys.

The event will be held in Birmingham on March 25th and March 26th between 10 am and 5pm. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE DATE ONLY WHEN BOOKING. Your ticket will get you a table to display your products and a guaranteed 20 minutes to deliver your elevator pitch to each buyer, and then enjoy a networking lunch with the buyers and your industry peers.


To take part in this event the cost is £150 + VAT or to find out more please book your place below or contact simone.rose@ga-uk.org

WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL OR THURSDAY 9TH APRIL

AIS - Associated Independent Stores

AIS select brands to become preferred suppliers for the whole AIS membership which includes over 200 independent department stores. Please note AIS will recommend brands to relevant members, but they do not have any buying control. AIS are on the lookout for:
Handbags, Luggage, Small leathers, Jewellery, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Slippers and Socks

WhirlgigToys

Creative toy specialist with an extensive online toyshop and branches across Kent and Sussex. Whirlgig Toys are on the lookout for small suppliers who are making non-branded and non-licenced children's gifts.

£75 + VAT