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STAG Buying Show 2009 Preview
Once again the STAG buying show is a total sell-out and continues to set the standard.
T
he STAG buying show will again take
place at the very impressive Four Pillars
hotel in the heart of the Cotswold
Water Park on the 22nd and 23rd of
November.
In excess of 220 STAG retailers will descend on Centre ltd London says: “The STAG show is
the two-day event to take advantage of Buying undoubtedly the most important 48 hours in my
Show offers that the 70 STAG suppliers exhibiting business calendar”
will provide. However, this show Tom Kavanagh, Puma Sales Director, gives the
offers considerably more than just show a glowing report from a supplier’s
special offers. It is a chance for perspective by saying: “STAG retailers the independent retailing there. Our growth in
retailers to view new ranges, to always come along with a willingness to ROI is set to continue and there will be more key
network with 500 hundred place orders. This is why we make it announcements in coming weeks. Our total
like-minded sports industry our business to be at the STAG membership in Ireland now stands at 60 and we
people and to relax! buying show every year.” have also formed new agreements with key
“Last year’s show was a suppliers in the Irish marketplace.”
massive success. The IMPRESSIVE PROGRESS
brands really pushed the Once again STAG has WHY JOIN STAG?
boat out on show offers had an impressive 12 There is no more effective way to promote a
and STAG retailers came months of growth since business than to listen to the comments of its
along with very positive their buying show in 2009. customers…
outlooks making for a A 15% growth in “From day one when we opened four years
superb atmosphere. This membership has boosted ago the support from STAG has been invaluable.
year’s event is set to be their numbers to 465 and In particular the access to the brands, trade
even better,” says STAG’s this shows no sign of discounts, reducing admin and the excellent
Ricky Chandler. slowing down. The STAG buying show. I would strongly recommend any
He added: “We specifically promote our show business model is a very robust one and works independent to join STAG.” Tim Guppy
as a buying show and not a trade show, this sets well for retailers and suppliers alike, even more so Managing Director, Original Sports, Leigh on Sea.
us apart from other shows. Whether you are in the current difficult trading conditions. “Joining the STAG Buying Group was one of
buying new spring/summer 2010 lines or current “We are delighted with our progress in the best business decisions I have ever made.
promotional styles every member has a good ireland,” comments Ward Robertson of STAG. There is no downside. Anyone with any doubts
reason to visit every stand.” “We have taken on 30 new members in ROI and please give me a ring!” Malcolm Craghill, Temple
STAG member Tony Trop owner of Sports we have been very impressed with the quality of Sports and Craghills Bootstore, Keswick.
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