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Find much more than products at AGHA Sydney Gift Fair!

The largest industry-led gift and homewares trade exhibition, the AGHA Sydney Gift Fair is almost upon us. And with more brands than ever, a plethora of stylish new retail products and access to the latest design trends, it’s no wonder all of the exhibitor stand space has already sold out!

But it’s easy to forget that the fair is about more than just sourcing new products – from workshops to events and feature areas, there are plenty of opportunities to further your retail skill set and network with industry experts also. Don’t forget, it is free to attend this trade event, you just need to register online here.

Interiors Addict meet & greet
Our very own Jen Bishop will be imparting her unique wisdom on all things marketing and social media at an exclusive meet and greet at 2pm next Saturday 23 February. A free event, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about marketing your products and using social media to grow your business – all with a complimentary glass of bubbles in hand. Get there early as space is limited.

The Styling Well
Running from 9am until 3pm daily, The Styling Well is a free interactive workshop led by experienced visual merchandiser Natalie Coulter. Offering hands-on support to retailers and industry professionals wanting to learn about the latest in visual merchandising and product styling, The Styling Well sessions are suitable for everyone from the novice to the more experienced. Natalie will also teach you how to engage online customers with a raft of simple styling and flat-lay photography techniques.

The Trending Home
Brand new and a truly immersive experience, The Trending Home allows you to walk through a carefully curated and styled space that will teach you how to take your customers on a visual journey to create maximum impact within your store. Curated by the aforementioned Natalie Coulter, The Trending Home will run throughout the entire fair and promises to be a true celebration of modern home décor. And the best part is that if anything catches your eye, the featured products are all available from exhibitors at the fair!

To register to attend for free or for more information, visit sydneygift.com.au.

AGHA Sydney Gift Fair | Sydney Olympic Park | 23-26 February 2019 | Saturday-to-Monday, 9am-to-6pm. Tuesday, 9am-to-3pm

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