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Introducing The Retail Quarter: the modern trade fair

Reed Gift Fairs is set to re-launch its annual September event in the form of The Retail Quarter, a modern twist on the traditional fair. And it’s just in time for your pre-Christmas inspiration and buying!

With four distinct floor districts – Abode, Galleria, Boutique and Runway – the event will set up at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre from 23 – 26 September, just in time for the festive season.

Abode will offer retailers the chance to explore the most on-trend furniture, interior, kitchen, dining – even body, bath and fragrance products will be on show. Galleria will sport an eclectic collection of gifts, stationary, toys and games, while Boutique shares an array of Australian-made, ethical, handcrafted and artisanal brands. As the name suggests, Runway will present opulence, indulgence and glamour with the latest in fashion, jewellery and accessories.

“Retailers have indicated what they are looking for from Reed Gift Fairs Sydney September, and we’ve listened. A total re-imagination, the Retail Quarter has been designed to offer an exciting new shopping experience to retailers, at one of the busiest times for the industry,” says event director Louisa Theobald.

It’s not all about the shopping either – Business of Christmas education sessions will delve into the latest changes within the industry and help retailers plan for one of their busiest periods. Industry experts will cover topics from social media planning and design-led trend forecasting, to immersive hands-on workshops to plan your best Christmas window display yet.

Then there’s the Tapas Bar, a contemporary eating experience in the centre of the show floor, perfect for a little time out.

Go to the Retail Quarter Sydney to register.

New season, new savings, at OZ Design Furniture

Sponsored by OZ Design

Another new season and another amazingly diverse collection from OZ Design, covering all the latest trends and a myriad of tastes. That old cliché ‘something for everyone’ really does ring true here. There are new styles across their four OZ collections: Abode, Arthouse, Global and Coastal. Sofas are adorned with rich textured fabrics from neutrals, to moody grey tones to rich standout greens, while timber pieces are two-tone in rustic and whitewash finishes. Whatever your style this winter, they have it covered!

The Global collection embraces texture, organic natural fibres, handweaves and multi two-tone timbers. The Archer entertainment unit and coffee table boast sleek angular lines, mixing Tasmanian blackwood with a clean white finish. They look great with the slimline Enzo sofa, with its narrow arms and low depth for plush comfort.

Enzo sofa and Archer entertainment unit and coffee table

For those who favour the relaxed and classic beachy look which will always have its place in Australia, the Coastal collection combines chalky watercolour prints and luscious botanicals with rustic whitewash timbers and rattan. The Middleton buffet in whitewash will automatically create a relaxed coastal look in your home.

If you like more obvious colour in your interiors, the Arthouse collection has a bit of a nordic look, combining both neutral and bright tones with metal highlights. The Decker sofa is low to the ground with a high back support and tapered legs. The Kortina desk will make a statement in your study or office in sleek light timber, with interesting legs.

Kortina desk, Jarvis dining chair and Sydney bookcase

With New Season New Savings of up to 50% off storewide, there has never been a better time to create a home you love with OZ Design Furniture. Offer must end Monday 23 March 2015. Visit ozdesignfurniture.com.au for store locations.